Homeschooling Basics

Teaching writing in the homeschool can seem like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be. Follow these steps for structuring your homeschool writing instruction lessons.

You've taught your student how to write a 'How To' Paragraph. Make sure you keep that skill sharp by providing reinforcement through frequent mini review lessons. Follow this step by step guide...

When writing a book acknowledgment, it's important to thank the people who have helped in life and in the writing process. Make a list of potential candidates for acknowledgment with help from a...

When writing a grant proposal, it's very important to adhere to the guidelines that are received as part of the request for proposals. Be specific about what needs are going to be met in a grant...

Fourth grade is a great time to teach report writing because the students are old enough to do a little research. Teach Internet and library skills to fourth-grade students with help from a...

When teaching descriptive writing, it's helpful to show students how to bring in information through the senses. Teach a student to think about how something smells or feels with help from a...

Persuasive writing is a format in which students need to have an opinion or point-of-view to defend in writing. Teach students to brainstorm for persuasive writing with help from a teacher in this...

Learn how to teach kids letter writing in this free video clip on education.

Learn to teach kids alliteration. Teach children how to read with games, songs, and rhymes from these video lessons.

Blog Memes can be a great creative writing assignment for students. With several daily topics to choose from, a blog meme is an interactive "assignment" to create a post on a certain topic, and...

Poetry creates a stirring of feelings, emotions and defines beauty. Training children to be poets can be as simple as keeping lots of paper and pencil around the house to inspire them. Inspire...

Homeschooling creative writers with a creative beacon of hope in the midst of their lives will inspire a field of wordsmiths. Encouragement goes a long way in getting young writers ignited on...

For developing computer-based homeschooling students, journaling is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to accelerate students' self-esteem and overall personal development. Chronicling the...

Starting a homeschool blog is a great way to share your homeschooling journey with other people. It allows other homeschoolers to know they are not alone and homeschoolers to share information...

Children love to express themselves and do so freely as long as they are supported and encouraged. Many children are naturally drawn to writing, only to have their enthusiasm dampened by criticism...