Handwriting

Handwriting

Whether you are making a grocery list, taking notes during a class, or writing an essay; quick and legible handwriting is a tool in your learning toolbox. We offer different styles such as traditional (also known as ball-and-stick) or modern (has an italic flair), full programs or single practice books, writing implements, reference charts, a wide variety of lined paper, even calligraphy. You will find typing courses here too!

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Blog Post

National Handwriting Day

Celebrate National Handwriting Day

Regardless of the writing tools utilized, it is my hope that you and your children are inspired to develop a lifestyle of personal writing!

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Video

Grammar Galaxy with Author Melanie Wilson Ph.D

Dr. Melanie Wilson explains how her language arts curriculum, Grammar Galaxy, approaches the subject in a fun unique theme.

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Article

Wrote That Letter

It Was Good I Wrote That Letter

I know it seems unlikely today, but there still might be a time in our children’s future when they say, “it was good I wrote that letter.”

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Extracurricular

Encouraging Children Through Failure

Encouraging Children Through Failure

Failure is a part of life. Intuitively we know this to be true. But how often, do we, in our roles as parents, try to shield our children from failure?

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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.