With the arrival of our son, our homeschool room became a nursery and my totes, shelves, storage bins and huge table all had to condense down to a dining room cabinet that measures approximately 4 1/2 feet tall, 3 feet wide and 2 feet deep. My love of having all...
We were new to the area and I already felt like we stuck out like a sore thumb. I learned where the local library was and that they had a little playground outside, so we jumped in the car and headed over. My girls are endlessly girlie- dresses and twirls, glitter and...
We read a lot in my English classes. In spite of that, we rarely address every book I’ve targeted for each particular school year. Sadly, there’s just not enough time for my students to experience every piece of literature they should have under their belts before...
Did you know that many popular Christmas movies began as novels or short stories? I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 book-to-movie conversions. Any of these would make for great literature lessons and are touching enough to inspire a bout of journal or poetry writing...
In light of recent world events, the response of many people has been, “What can we do to help? How can we make a difference for good?” While kids may not be able to grasp all that is happening around the globe, they can learn to recognize how they can help others in...
To switch things up in literature class, I like to use movies. This allows us to study the elements of literature in a medium that relies on action and dialogue to carry the themes of the writing. In the 1970’s and 80’s the American Playhouse, an anthology television...
The Cadillac Model This homeschool mom makes a one click purchase for a complete boxed curriculum which includes every fiction and non-fiction book the child needs for the entire year, all maps, timelines, tables, charts, dvd’s and consumable workbooks to go along...
Many adults, teens, and children fear making an oral presentation. However, mastering public speaking is vital to almost every future path a student will take—whether in higher education or a career. If you have not yet begun working with your students on their oral...
“Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but—I hope—into a better shape.” ~Great Expectations by Charles Dickens~ If you’ve spotted Charles Dickens’ Great...
Using drama with high school English students “A great nose may be an index of a great soul.” ~Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand If I referenced a play with an iconic balcony scene, a love triangle, and a main character’s death, most would assume I meant Romeo and...
