Have you read my most popular posts? I have my top 20 blog posts of 2018 listed below! #20: Learn more about Beast Academy Math Beast Academy Math: A Curriculum Review #19: Make your own Edmark style learning activities How to Create Edmark Style Learning Activities #18: Learn more about The Writer’s Jungle A Review […]
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As I knew we would finish our 4th grade Language Arts curriculum mid-year, I began the search for other 4th grade language arts products we could use the rest of the school year. As grammar and language are important areas for producing strong readers and writers, I knew I wanted something that would provide a […]
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Evan-Moor has come out with a series of Fundamentals books to help teach core academic skills, such as reading comprehension and math. Language Fundamentals is another book in this series to teach grammar and other language skills. The language program I was previously using worked well with my auditory learner, but was not working out […]
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Children who can easily read texts may not automatically comprehend the information presented. Autistic children and other children with hyperlexia, may need to be taught specific skills to help them accurately comprehend written text. This article reviews The Reading Comprehension Kit for Hyperlexia and Autism, Level 2. CLICK HERE to read my review of the […]
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My 4th grader is a reluctant writer. As we have worked through our homeschool curriculum choices for the 2018-2019 school year, I realized we needed something more to develop his writing skills. I wanted something that would break down specific 4th grade composition skills into manageable chunks. I was excited for the opportunity to try […]
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There are a lot of writing curriculum options to choose from, but even with the best writing curriculum, you may stumped with your reluctant writers. This article describes some adaptations I used with Evan-Moor’s 6-Trait writing series that I used with my 4th grader. These adaptations can be easily applied to any writing assignment or […]
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I have loved and used Evan-Moor’s Daily Reading Comprehension series for about 5 years. This article reviews this series based on my experiences using Daily Reading Comprehension for grades 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Overview Evan-Moor’s Daily Reading Comprehension series helps students develop reading comprehension skills by learning and practicing specific comprehension skills. The […]
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I have been a fan of Evan Moor e-books for a while. I have used their geography, science, history pockets, daily math practice, and daily reading comprehension practice books for years. Most of these books are available for individual grade level content. Evan Moor released a new book this year called “Reading Comprehension Fundamentals” and […]
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Writing with Ease has been my favorite elementary writing curriculum for the past few years. I recently started looking into other writing curriculum options for my upcoming 4th grader. Brave Writer is also a popular option for some homeschooling families. This article compares and contrasts basic components and philosophies of the Writing with Ease curriculum […]
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Language arts is one of the main content areas covered in a child’s education. Language arts generally encompasses the skills of reading and writing. Listening and speaking may also be included in the language arts content area. This post will cover the grammar and spelling aspect of language arts curricula. Links to past Language Arts […]
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