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how to use notebooking in your homeschool
how to use notebooking in your homeschool
Do you have kids who are reluctant writers because handwriting is a struggle? Are they hesitant to start notebooking because they’re intimidated by writing? Well, typing and notebooking make a perfect pair! 1. Easy Editing There are plenty of word processing programs and apps that make grammatical and spelling corrections for you as you type. […]
See moreThis post is by my blogging buddy Becky Spence. See her bio below and be sure to subscribe to her blog, This Reading Mama. She has fantastic teaching ideas! Writing is one of my favorite subjects to teach. While I sometimes use writing prompts and occasionally use copywork, my all-time favorite way to teach writing […]
See moreAs parents, we try to teach our kids the difference between needs and wants. Even we homeschool moms have to distinguish between the two or we will end up either overbuying or feeling that our homeschool is lacking. Just because something is convenient or cool doesn’t mean it is a necessity. What You Need for […]
See moreI am generally surprised when I see critics of notebooking. It is such an open-ended method of learning that I can’t imagine why someone would dislike it. It works for all ages, all subjects, and even for reluctant writers. One criticism I see is that notebooking is busywork. Notebooking can be busywork. I will admit […]
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