Children
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One in a Million: Adoption Story
"One in a Million" is a true, adoption story shared by guest writer, Kristi Butler, in honor of Adoption Awareness Month. We're in for a treat! There will be more guests posting their precious stories this month.
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GOD’S BLESSINGS OF FALL {Book Review}
Let’s usher in autumn with a review of GOD’S BLESSINGS OF FALL, written by Jean Hall. This children’s picture book appeared in the bookstores just as the red leaves emerged on the trees. Plus, the author has kindly offered a free copy of the book as a giveaway to one of you! Let's take a peek at what's inside.
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Reassuring Reluctant Readers
When older children hesitate, or down right refuse, to read, there could be a learning delay. But usually, it’s because they don’t think they read well, or they’re not interested in the subject matter. Parents can motivate and reassure their reluctant readers in several ways.
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Inspiring Wavering Writers
“Inspiring Wavering Writers” is part two of a three-part series on Helping Struggling Learners. If you missed the first post in this series discussing ways to Encourage Introverted Children, you can find that here. Understanding the causes of our children’s learning struggles is the first step to creating a learning environment that will help them. Discouragement depresses writing. Numerous reasons cause our young writers to waver—from complex learning disabilities to simply lacking sleep, structure, or zing. This post is about adding zing to your writing lessons. In my nineteen years of homeschooling and teaching writing classes to homeschool groups, I’ve witnessed many students struggling with writing. Whether it’s with my…
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Encouraging Introverted Children
“Encouraging Introverted Children” is part one of a three-part series I’ve chosen to write as a participant of the The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Review Crew’s blog hop. The series is titled, “Tips for Helping Struggling Learners.” Of course, I can’t address every type of learning struggle, so I’ve chosen three areas in which I’ve had some experience—whether with my own children or others I’ve taught. There are three posts in this series: Encouraging Introverted Children Inspiring Wavering Writers Reassuring Reluctant Readers
