by Kay Chance | Learning with Living Books, Teaching Language Arts, Teaching Writing
Language Arts doesn’t have to be boring! Here’s a fun assignment that helps teens combine literary analysis, academic, and creative writing—because blogs are simply essays in disguise! [The following post contains affiliate links. You can read my...
by Kay Chance | Learning with Living Books, Teaching Language Arts, Teaching Writing
[The following post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure here.] Once upon a time, a teacher wanted to teach multiple children, of varying ages at the same time…Ok, maybe that isn’t the beginning of an actual fairy tale, but I think most homeschool moms...
by Kay Chance | Encouraging & Equipping You, How to Homeschool, Learning with Living Books, Teaching Language Arts
Do you have a reluctant reader? That child who can’t wait to get through reading time? The one who would rather do anything else? Don’t give up! My youngest son was the same way. But one day that changed. Here is our story, plus some tips about how you can...
by Kay Chance | Encouraging & Equipping You, How to Homeschool, Learning with Living Books, Teaching Tips
I don’t think anyone begins homeschooling dreaming of spending their days filled with crying, arguing, and bad attitudes. No one says, “I hope I feel exhausted all the time. Complete burn-out would be fun!” We were headed in that direction. But I’m thankful that God...
by Kay Chance | Encouraging & Equipping You, How to Homeschool, Learning with Living Books, Teaching Tips
When it comes to homeschooling, sometimes you need to be a little sneaky. I know it is hard to believe, but some children automatically put up a wall at the thought of sitting down to do school. Somehow they get the idea that school is the thing you get through to be...