Homeschool Writing Curriculums
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Top 5 Elementary Writing Curriculums
- Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
- Easy Grammar
- Language Lessons for a Living Education
- Fix-It Grammar from IEW
- Rod & Staff
Learn about our top five elementary school homeschool writing curriculums ranked by our homeschool family community—people just like you and me— who have experienced these curriculums first hand.
This top five guide is a helpful roadmap to help you navigate the best of the best courses on the market today whether you are seeking information about homeschooling, are a new home school educator, or are a successful and experienced homeschool educator.
Top 5 Middle School Writing Curriculums
- IEW
- Easy Grammar
- Fix-It Grammar from IEW
- Writing Strands
- Essentials in Writing
Writing curriculum programs for middle school homeschooling are not a one size fits all; and, as a home educator, it is ultimately up to you to make the best decision.
We have pooled our resources and asked our homeschool audience of teachers and students to come up with the top 5 middle school writing curriculums to help you on your journey.
Top 5 High School Writing Curriculums
- IEW
- Easy Grammar
- Analytical Grammar
- Jensen's Grammar
- BJU Press Grammar & Writing
Research papers, essay writing, grammar, and communication are several of the critical writing skills that are learned in high school. What is the best writing curriculum for home school high school students?
We have our top ranked 1-5 publishers and providers that will help you match up with a curriculum that will be a perfect fit for your home-based student.
The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) is an easy, fun, flexible, and structured writing curriculum that has a lifetime guarantee.
IEW’s framework for structure and style will give your student the tools he or she needs to excel in all areas of writing starting with elementary age programs all the way through high school.
Homeschool Writing Resources
Top 10 Homeschooling Elementary Handwriting Curriculum Choices
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Help Your Child Unleash their Creativity in Writing
Martin Luther said, “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen!” Harriet Beecher Stowe proved this with her compelling novel in the
6 Ways to Inspire Reluctant Writers
For many homeschooling parents and students, writing is a difficult and dreaded subject. “If you and your child are reluctant writers, there are ways to
Overcome Teaching Journalism Fundamentals at Home
Journalism, you probably have some pretty set ideas of what it is, and why you can’t teach it as a homeschool class. Perhaps you think
Thanksgiving Ideas to get Creative Writing Flowing
Thanksgiving writing prompts for middle school students offer a variety of ways to sneak a little bit of school into your hectic holiday-schooling days. Use the holiday excitement building in your home to make writing assignments more exciting as well.
Season of Autumn Inspires Creative Writing
What to write… Does your student have a passion for writing? Are writing assignments met with groans of protest? These fall writing themes will foster
Tips for Writing a College Entrance Essay
Applying to colleges can be a long and exhausting process. Most schools require an application, standardized test scores (the ACT or SAT), high school transcripts,
Clever Writing Prompts for Elementary Students
During the summer months, it is very easy to overlook skills such as reading, writing, and math. Sticking with summer sharpeners at least 23
Encourage Your Children In Their Writing
Encourage Your Children In Their Writing While I am not a homeschooling parent, my parents have homeschooled me from the beginning. My dad taught
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Experience Excellence in Writing
Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports, and essays with style. Best of all, parents and students alike find it easy to use and effective in all their writing endeavors. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started with even the most reluctant writing student so you can give it a try at home.
The Transformative Power of Reading for the Central One Idea
This talk, geared toward students and teachers of literature, can dramatically change the way you read literature. Reading for the Central One Idea gives purpose and direction to your reading, opening the way for a more illuminating and sophisticated interaction with the text
Americans Forgotten Founders
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A Curriculum Tune Up Subject Specific Learning
Speaker: Heather LaurieWhat kind of curriculum works best for you and your family? With so many options available, where do you start? Heather Laurie address…
Finding Fun and Unique Ways to Teach Your Children
When we think of educating our children, we often think of our children sitting at desks or the kitchen table using textbooks and workbooks. While this kind of teaching/learning is enjoyable to some students, most students (and parents!) enjoy breaking out of the more traditional classroom setting in exchange for ideas and activities that are more fun! It is possible to incorporate alternative kinds of teaching and learning into your homeschool, and it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive! There are ways to use hands-on activities, dance, poetry, drama, experiments, fun literature-related activities, music, travel, and more to spice up your homeschool! If you’re in a homeschool rut or if you’re just not sure how to add a little fun and adventure to your homeschool, we would love to share some ideas and information with you! Your children will thank you (Ok…it may be years from now! But they will!) and your family may discover a new love for learning this school year!
Write the Word
Laura Macfarlan will challenge parents to install a passion for the Word of God in their children by encouraging them to write the Word.
Come learn how to choose what they should write: ensuring passages that are grade-appropriate and incorporate ideal letter combinations for handwriting mastery. Manually writing subject material is a way to enhance learning and retention, so let’s have them write the Word!
Caution Passionate Writer Ahead
Speaker: Carol KinseyHelping people recognize road blocks that keep them from writing and overcoming those road blocks to become a passionate writer! Listen Now https://s3.amazonaws.com/ttdfiles.teachthemdiligently.net/memberscontent/audio/2018/columbus-oh/caution-passionate-writer-ahead.mp3…
How to Write about Literature
It is essential, valuable, and fulfilling to read the great classics of literature; and it is also just as vital to write about them. What methods and techniques can be used to write well about literature? How should we approach a work of art in order to write about it? Is it possible to write about literature so that the essay, too, is a work of art? Learn steps, methods, and techniques to writing the artful and sophisticated literary analysis essay.
Learning Like da Vinci and Jefferson: Notebooking 101
Educational pioneer, Charlotte Mason, championed the idea of “notebooking.” But, this wonderful extension of learning can be dated back long before Miss Mason gave it a name. For centuries, the greats catalogued what they learned in notebooks, rehearsing their daily discoveries in a natural way–with pen, paper, and imagination. Find out how to inspire learning through a simple notebook, see samples of several types of notebooks, and learn how to use them effectively in order to draw your children into learning with purpose.
The Gift and Artist Within
Speaker: Lori Lane Founder of Artios Academy explains why art, music, and drama are so vital to the well being of our homeschool journey. Listen…
How You or Your Child Can Become a Published Author
Speaker: Carol Topp Published author and accountant, Carol Topp shares how you can become a published author. Listen Now Favorite To access this content, you
Write Right Away! Fostering Your Child’s Inner Author
How do you give your child a safe environment to play with words? Encourage the storyteller in your pre-reading child by capturing his own words in print. Learn how to partner with your young student to compose stories about things he cares about. The more he composes with you, the easier it will be for him to advance from a blank page to a finished composition. Like learning to walk, writing takes experimentation, time, gradual improvement, and daily cheerleading!
How to Write and Publish a Book
Please join Cecelia Schmidt, homeschool senior and published author of three books, as she discusses the process for writing and publishing. She will explore the critical topics of character and plot development, proper syntax and diction, along with the editing and publishing processes. She hopes to encourage aspiring authors to develop their writing skills and use them for God’s glory.
Creating Joyful Learner through the Power of Play
Register for our session on Creating Joyful Learner through the Power of Play to see and learn strategies that make the learning experience fun, while improving retention and recall in the minds of our students.
Play is an important part of children’s learning and development. Active learning strategies make learning fun, while increasing engagement and student performance.
In a recent study, researchers found that cognitive word games can improve lexical memory access and decision-making processes.
Recent studies have found that cognitive games are a good strategy for effectively improving students performance by keeping them engaged (Annetta, Minogue, Holmes, & Cheng, 2009; Kim, Park, & Baek, 2009). When students build a strong academic vocabulary early in life, their chances for success will be significantly higher later in life.
Gamification is a new concept that promotes the use of games to enhance student engagement, memory, and improve the learning experience (Annetta,2010)
The Secret Tool to Help Any Student Succeed in any Field
Having taught the fine art of communication from a Biblical perspective for over 15 years, Nicole Stratton knows the importance of this incredible tool and how a lack of training in this area results in an unbalanced education and life. Come learn the secrets of becoming an excellent communicator and how this tool will enable your child to excel in any field or vocation in life!
Help How Do I Teach Writing
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Choosing Curriculum for Your Family
Choosing homeschool curriculum for your family can be overwhelming. In this session, you’ll receive tips for choosing programs that work for your family, ways to save money (and time), and what to do when a program isn’t working out.
Becoming a Published Author
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A Curriculum Tune Up
Speaker: Heather Laurie A big talk about curriculum!! What your family can use and how to chose the best curriculum for your family! How you…
Overview of American History
Please join 14 year old published author and homeschooler, Solomon Schmidt, as he teaches an overview of American History. Solomon will cover thirty major topics, spanning from Columbus to modern day. Young and old audiences alike will be blessed by this young man’s contagious enthusiasm for our nation’s rich heritage.
Journal Through the Bible
Journal Through the Bible is a great way to hide God’s Word in your heart. You can also start teaching your children how to do this as well. It can be tailored for younger kids all the way up to 99! Attendees will gain better skills in developing a personal journal of what they experience writing about God’s Word. They will get handout of resources and gain access to an exclusive facebooks discussion group for further development of their skills.
Finding Fun and Unique Ways to Teach Your Children
When we think of educating our children, we often think of our children sitting at desks or the kitchen table using textbooks and workbooks. While this kind of teaching/learning is enjoyable to some students, most students (and parents!) enjoy breaking out of the more traditional classroom setting in exchange for ideas and activities that are more fun! It is possible to incorporate alternative kinds of teaching and learning into your homeschool, and it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive! There are ways to use hands-on activities, dance, poetry, drama, experiments, fun literature-related activities, music, travel, and more to spice up your homeschool! If you’re in a homeschool rut or if you’re just not sure how to add a little fun and adventure to your homeschool, we would love to share some ideas and information with you! Your children will thank you (Ok…it may be years from now! But they will!) and your family may discover a new love for learning this school year!
Experience Excellence in Writing
Come and discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports, and essays with style. Best of all, parents and students alike find it easy to use and effective in all their writing endeavors. This workshop will give you an overview of the program and show you how you can get started with even the most reluctant writing student so you can give it a try at home.
Breathing Life into Language Arts
Join the Benhams as they share their story about standing up for Jesus whatever the cost. This session will dive into the details of their HGTV reality show and the national media firestorm that erupted when they were fired for their Biblical values.
How to Start a Story
Bryan Davis describes how to start a story using the hero’s journey story structure. After explaining the structure, he guides students through examples of great ways to capture readers’ interest at the story’s outset.
The Power of Fiction: Influencing the Hearts of our Youth
Fictional stories are a powerful way to capture the attention of the young and old alike. Jesus used short fictional stories to explain the kingdom of God as did Nathan the prophet to bring a king to his knees in repentance. Discover how your use of fiction can get your children excited about seeking truth and about serving God in kingdom-building work. Does fiction really have the power to change lives? Absolutely! Join Chuck Black in discovering how.
An Authors Journey
Bryan Davis shares his journey as an author and valuable tips he learned along the way. Listen Now Favorite To access this content, you must
Writing Games
Join April Nourse as she talks about writing games. Listen Now Favorite To access this content, you must purchase TTD365 Membership – Monthly, TTD365 Membership
Tips for the Reluctant Writing Teacher
Worried about teaching a budding writer? Concerned about grading? This practical session will allay your fears with insightful ideas from a writer who’s seen every angle of the pen. Christians in particular should try to be the best communicators. They possess the truth and need to articulate a biblical worldview. Just as important, today’s students must be discriminating media consumers
Writing with the Marvelous Middles
Listen in as Lauren Brandenburg, shares tips and tricks to getting your child write. Listen Now Favorite To access this content, you must purchase TTD365