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Creating Engaging Reading Activities for Homeschoolers
Reading is more than just decoding words on a page. It’s a gateway to imagination, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. When...
Savannah Penny
Sep 8, 20254 min read


Why Add Debate to Your Child's Curriculum?
You're wondering what to add to your child's learning schedule this year. What if I told you that the one skill that sets a person up for...
Savannah Penny
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Why Essay Writing Is the Best Way to Teach Writing Skills at Home
Homeschooling parents often wonder where to begin when it comes to teaching writing. Creative writing feels intimidating; freewriting can...
Savannah Penny
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Effective Strategies for Improving Literacy Skills
When it comes to nurturing young minds, few skills are as essential as literacy. It’s the foundation for learning, communication, and...
Savannah Penny
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Why Debate Skills Matter More Than Ever for Our Teens
We live in a time when people seem to talk at each other instead of with each other. Opinions get louder, but listening gets rarer....
Savannah Penny
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Why Your Preteen or Teen Needs Mentors Beyond the Family
Homeschooling offers something wonderful: time together, personalized learning, and the chance to tailor education to your child’s needs...
Savannah Penny
Aug 20, 20251 min read


Why Children Need to Learn to Write Well: A Homeschooling Parent’s Guide
It’s easy to overlook the importance of writing amid the many subjects vying for your child’s attention. Yet writing well is essential...
Savannah Penny
Aug 18, 20252 min read


A Roadmap for Road Trip Success
When homeschooling families take a vacation, especially a road trip with kids of multiple ages, careful planning and the right tools can...
Savannah Penny
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Building the Future Through the Stories We Tell Our Children
Every book we open is more than just a story; it's an invitation into another world, an invitation to walk alongside characters, watch...
Savannah Penny
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Unlock the Potential of Homeschooling Education
When I first started exploring homeschooling, I was both excited and overwhelmed. Could I really provide my children with a rich,...
Savannah Penny
Aug 11, 20254 min read


Why “Finding the Right Homeschool Curriculum” Isn’t the Question We Should Be Asking
In homeschooling circles, it’s common to hear parents talk about their search for the “perfect curriculum.” The market offers an endless...
Savannah Penny
Aug 10, 20253 min read


What Makes A Homeschooler Truly Unstoppable?
Which single skill compels teens to become great at public speaking, critical thinking, researching and listening? DEBATE. I watched this...
Savannah Penny
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Ever heard this before?
As a homeschool parent, it may be that you've had a conversation that went something like this: "You homeschool your kids?" "Yep." "What...
Savannah Penny
Nov 30, 20231 min read


The Curse of the Homeschool Mom
Have you ever felt like all you do, as a homeschooling parent, is worry? Worry about whether or not your kids are behind? Worry that...
Savannah Penny
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Oh, those dusty old books!
I just love discovering more reasons to read old books. The longer I live, the longer the list gets of reasons why it's always best to...
Savannah Penny
Aug 24, 20231 min read


Is writing a Stumbling Block or a Stepping Stone for your child?
The ability to write, and to write well, opens doors. Clear and effective written communication allows us to put our ideas to paper...
Savannah Penny
Aug 21, 20232 min read


Classics are always boring, right?
Not at all! Classics are the wellspring of human ideas; they are the stories that have managed to stand the tests of time. Most popular...
Savannah Penny
Aug 7, 20232 min read
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