A Conversation about Grammar: Podcast Episode 181
March is National Grammar month, so for this month we have been highlighting the topic in our blog as well as on Facebook. Our podcast is no different, and in Podcast Episode 181,... read more
A Beloved Poem of Winter
The arrival of 2019 heralds more than the promise of a new beginning. It also harkens back to nearly one hundred years ago in that works published in 1923 have finally entered the... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 160
It’s that time again! It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything.” These podcasts, which happen every tenth episode, have become quite popular. In Episode 160, Andrew tackles questions ranging from motivation to math... read more
Memorization in Motion
Recently we published a blog post that described some of the many benefits of memorization. In that post we mentioned one of the programs we offer that helps build memorization muscle—Linguistic Development through... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password” warning popped up. This particular institution requires me to change my password... read more
Metaphorically Speaking
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe it more powerfully. Metaphors are common in poetry, where poets want to... read more
A Poem in Honor of Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day in the United States. To celebrate the date, we found a lovely poem written by Christina Rossetti in 1881. A sonnet, this untitled poem’s structure varies from... read more
Celebrating Poets
April is National Poetry Month. Begun in 1986, it is a time dedicated to celebrating poetry and the poets who create pictures with their words. Every poet writes with his or her unique... read more
The Core of Literacy: Podcast Episode 136
Andrew Pudewa was back in Oklahoma last week, and he and Julie Walker met to discuss one of this month’s themes: poetry. By including poetry in a child’s developing years, you are providing... read more
The Linguistic Pathway through Poetry
A fortuitous turn of events happened, once upon a time many years ago, at an otherwise ordinary homeschool convention that I attended. It happened so long ago that the details are somewhat fuzzy... read more
Winter Poetry: “The Darkling Thrush”
Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) is remembered today as being one of the most renowned British novelists of all time. His works continue to be read, enjoyed, and studied even today. Not only did he... read more
A Conversation about Grammar: Podcast Episode 181
March is National Grammar month, so for this month we have been highlighting the topic in our blog as well as... read more
A Beloved Poem of Winter
The arrival of 2019 heralds more than the promise of a new beginning. It also harkens back to nearly one hundred... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 160
It’s that time again! It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything.” These podcasts, which happen every tenth episode, have become quite... read more
Memorization in Motion
Recently we published a blog post that described some of the many benefits of memorization. In that post we mentioned one... read more
Memorization: Strengthening the Heart and Spirit of the Child
Recently, I was trying to enroll my daughter in an online history class when the dreaded “time to change your password”... read more
Metaphorically Speaking
What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe... read more
A Poem in Honor of Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 13, is Mother’s Day in the United States. To celebrate the date, we found a lovely poem written by... read more
Celebrating Poets
April is National Poetry Month. Begun in 1986, it is a time dedicated to celebrating poetry and the poets who create... read more
The Core of Literacy: Podcast Episode 136
Andrew Pudewa was back in Oklahoma last week, and he and Julie Walker met to discuss one of this month’s themes:... read more
The Linguistic Pathway through Poetry
A fortuitous turn of events happened, once upon a time many years ago, at an otherwise ordinary homeschool convention that I... read more
Winter Poetry: “The Darkling Thrush”
Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) is remembered today as being one of the most renowned British novelists of all time. His works continue... read more
