WriteShop An incremental writing program Kim and Debra were looking for that elusive, perfect homeschool curriculum to use with a homeschool class when they realized that it did not exist. They had certain criteria they were searching for; it had to "emphasize clarity, conciseness, colorful vocabulary, and interesting sentence types; focus on developing a strong paragraph; offer a wide variety of writing activities; help students know exactly what to look for when refining their own work; and help parents know how to methodically evaluate their children's writing." Not finding the right materials, they wrote a curriculum ...
“While students are digging up facts on an ancient civilization, don’t stop to give them a textbook writing assignment. Instead, chose the type of writing that you want them to learn, and decide on a topic that relates to what they have been studying. While they are busy thinking about what to write, you are showing them how. Now skills are a helpful tool, not a worksheet for a completed grade.” Describes what a composition is in terms of: paragraph, essay, descriptive, persuasive, narrative and expository writing, biographies, reports and research papers, short story, letters, plus mechanics of writing. Grades K - 12 revised 1998
Now you can see all of the K-12 components of reading comprehension, along with definitions, explanations, and activity ideas. Teaching suggestions include ways to incorporate analysis and thinking skills while covering comprehension objectives. Topics include elements and types of literature, reference skills, SQRRR study skills, propaganda techniques, discussion questions, and more. This is an area too easily forgotten when library books are used as the reading program. For anyone using readers, this helps eliminate the busy work.
Many parent educators realize that there is more to the art of reading than simply learning the phonics sounds. This booklet will equip instructors to take their students to a higher level of fluency and comprehension. If your student’s reading ability could use some improvement, this booklet will provide you with practical guidance so that you can help. (Christian Liberty Press) Booklet, 27 pages
As home school moms, we are always finding treasures that need to be just that bit more durable or preseved as special. A laminator will strengthen and preserve those math and phonics cards as well as that precious art work. The Classroom Laminator is a teacher’s best friend. Compact, safe, and easy to use, this handy laminator lets you protect important classroom materials like student work, photos, bulletin board decorations, desk tags, and ID cards. Use hot or cold settings to instantly create long-lasting instructional materials for your students that can be used with dry-erase markers and crayons.
Math Dictionary & Survival Guide Volume One This one of a kind math dictionary was written specifically for grades 7, 8 and 9. It contains a tactical “Boot Camp” section for approaching key mathematical ideas such as Fractions; Integers; Order of Operations; Percents; Volume; Polynomials; Algebraic Equations, Statistics, Trigonometry and many more numerical, geometric, algebraic and statistical concepts. The survival guide section also includes an arsenal of quick references, conversions, and charts. Great for homework, or anytime a boost of math fortitude is needed.
Math Dictionary & Survival Guide Volume Two This second of its kind, Math Dictionary Vol II, was written to cover the mathematical concepts and topics found in the high school curriculum. It contains over 800 definitions of mathematical terms, as well as formulas and handy conversions. The re is also a tutoring section that explains mathematical concepts such as Evaluating Algebraic Expressions and Trigonometry. It’s a great handbook for anyone who could use a high school math tutor in their backpack or on the shelf. Students, parents, upgrading adults and college students who could use a quick ...
The Noah Webster 1828 Dictionary and King James Bible in Libronix Webster’s 1828 dictionary, An American Dictionary of the English Language, was the first American dictionary ever published. Its printing set forth the national identity of the United States as distinct from England. Webster’s original 1828 Dictionary—published here unedited, in its entirety—captured the meanings of the words used by his contemporaries, protecting America’s liberty by preserving the original intent of our founding documents. This product also includes the King James Version of the Bible: the two books are integrated together to enable ...
JoAnne is an Alberta teacher who felt that there needed to be more information on the “what to teach” than the Alberta Program of Studies provided. “Would you like to help your students move past basic comprehension skills towards abstract thinking? Bloom's Taxonomy has seven levels of thinking which can be used to stretch readers while meeting their individual needs. Work with your favorite literature and use the banks of generic questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy to develop inferencing, evaluating, analyzing, synthesizing, and application skills. Progress can be charted using Bloom's categories as an evaluation tool. Looking for ...
Teach Them Diligently: How to Use the Scriptures in Child Training There is more to teaching your children the Bible than merely telling them Bible stories. Many parents feel ill-equipped for the task, so they neglect this vital aspect and forfeit many of the greatest blessings of parenthood. A valuable aid for parents seeking help, Teach Them Diligently holds a wealth of practical, biblical advice to fulfill the mandate of Deuteronomy 6:6-7.
A Curriculum Guide to What Children Need to Know at Each Level Through Sixth Grade “An excellent educational approach which naturally integrates a Christian worldview and Scriptural principles. Teaching Children draws on noted English educator Charlotte Mason and the Child-Light approach to learning. Child-Light puts children in touch with fine literature and teaches them through the use of ‘living books’. “It applies a literary, written, and verbal approach to learning, presenting a logical sequence of skills, concepts, and content.” Subject by subject, grade by grade, Mrs. Lopez gives us an outline of what to teach. This ...
This set has been a great help to homeschool families for more than a decade. “A wonderful alternative to the tedious workbooks and overly academic approaches usually used.” “The best teaching aids I have ever seen.” Titles are: A Home Start in Reading; An Easy Start in Arithmetic; and A Strong Start in Language. Includes 3 manuals and a reversible phonics and arithmetic wall chart. If you only get one book on how to teach the basics, this would be it. Highly recommended for new and experienced homeschool families.
Parent’s manual for all levels “Author Dave Marks shows keen insight into the problems both parents and children face. He describes common writing problems and how to correct them. He presents numerous samples of student writing along with evaluation comments and suggested conversations so that we truly understand how to approach the process.” Cathy Duffy
Here is THE book for all parents who want to teach their children. “After reading this book you no longer will feel that teachers know secrets that are hid from you. You will be a well informed teacher yourself.” A recommended resource for every home school. Includes sections on reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as subjects beyond the three R's.
This item is sold "as is". No returns or refunds. Here is THE book for all parents who want to teach their children. “After reading this book you no longer will feel that teachers know secrets that are hid from you. You will be a well informed teacher yourself.” A recommended resource for every home school. Slight damage to the binding of the book
