Some of you will remember my interview with one of my writing students, Sydney Kirsch, which I posted at the beginning of November. Please welcome her back for Part II. Carol: How did you fit NaNoWriMo into your homeschool curriculum? Sydney: Being in high school, I do have a lot of work to do on a regular… Continue reading A Lover of Words: Sydney Kirsch, NaNoWriMo Teen–Part II
Judy Martialay has a passion for languages. Specifically, she has a passion to teach children from ages 6-10 that learning Spanish is fun and rewarding. ¡HOLA!, Martialay’s first book, includes a fun story written in English with key words in Spanish, a song, a skit, background information about the cultural context, an art activity, and… Continue reading ¡Hola! Let's Learn Spanish: A Review
If you homeschool your children, you might want to check out this blog for a variety of helpful tips. Although the website appears to be dedicated to helping students find the appropriate online college, there are also numerous resources for students of all ages. The 101 suggestions (or "lifehacks") include links for math, planning, time management,… Continue reading 101 Tips for Homeschoolers
Homeschool parents check this out! My book, Teaching the Story, recently received a great review from Susan Marlow of Old Schoolhouse Magazine. According to her, Teaching the Story is perfect for those of you who are working together in co-ops. If your group is looking for a fun way to teach writing and engage students… Continue reading Old Schoolhouse Magazine Review
I just wanted to let you know that I'll be giving three presentations at the South Carolina Home Educators conference on June 15-18 (Scroll down and you'll find me on the speakers list). I'll be giving workshops on "Mining Your Students' Lives: Writing Fiction in Middle and High School", "Show Them How to Create a… Continue reading Attention South Carolina Homeschoolers!