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  Pumpkin pies, scenic car rides, and hot apple cider. These are what first come to mind when I hear the word, “fall.” Fall takes me back to my childhood reminding me of the times we would rake leaves in my backyard and jump into them off of our back deck. I’m also reminded of the local football games where we would sit in the cold bleachers all huddled up under one blanket as we cheered on the home team. Seasons invoke certain memories. We attribute specific smells, tastes and feelings towards these seasons. As we encourage our children in their writing, we want to teach them to capture these feelings as they write. Here are ten writing prompts to get them started. Read more at Our Homeschool Forum .  Stop by again next Monday for another  Thrift Schooling Monday Memory  where I share my published content on other websites created to encourage, equip, and edify homeschooling families.

  Has your child ever had to write a biography report, kicking and screaming the whole way? There comes a point in your child’s writing journey when he must move away from writing about what interests him and move into different genres that might not be as much fun. It’s always easier to write about what we know, like and have experienced. There then comes a point when they need to be able to expound upon what was learned, even if it isn’t anything they particularly care about. How do we go about teaching them this skill without hindering their creativity? How do we encourage our struggling writers to present us with a two page, well written paper on Benjamin Franklin rather than a paragraph of sentences simply thrown together to get the assignment done? Read more at Our Homeschool Forum .   Stop by again next Monday for another  Thrift Schooling Monday Memory  where I share my published content on other websites created to encourage, equip, and edify homeschooling f...

As a parent, you want your children to do well, especially when it comes to their education. Of course, you will run into plenty of times when your kids need a bit of extra help. This is especially true with essay writing, which countless children can struggle with. Whether they are in a traditional school or homeschooled, you could absolutely help your kids write better essays. By doing so, it can have a direct impact on their learning, as well as how well they do in school. Figuring out how you can help them can be difficult, though. If you personally are not great at essays in the first place, then it could feel like it is impossible. It is far from it, though. Check out these seven steps that you could begin implementing into your educational routine as soon as today. Help Your Kids Write Better Essays: 7 Steps to Take 1. Help Them Organize Their Essay An essay usually requires arguing a certain point or outlining a particular event. There will be quite a few ideas and other factor...

If you are looking a quality writing curriculum to incorporate into your homeschool,   Essentials in Writing is a perfect fit! I have had the opportunity to review their  First Grade  program and have been extremely impressed with the quality, content and high interest level that my son has for this program.   For $40 you receive a DVD with video lessons and printable PDF worksheets.  If you prefer not to print out the worksheets, you can order a workbook for $20 more.  This program is available for First Grade through Twelfth Grade Although this isn't labeled specifically as a "Christian Curriculum," I found it refreshing that these lessons were filled with biblical principles and concepts. I am constantly looking at different materials and curriculum ideas and sometimes I have to sift through certain things. I find myself  searching for the good and omitting the bad. We set some pretty high standards in our reading an...