Everyday Education

How to Memorize by Janice Campbell #memorizationtechniques #bettermemory #memorizepoems bit.ly/3adBBk2 #teachingchildren

Great books that made it into the Excellence in Lit curriculum had to be foundational, compelling, and truthful. bit.ly/2rPYUtw

I've updated the Frequently Asked Questions page—is there a question you'd like to ask? I'm always happy to add m... bit.ly/2i9NDDT

Books Boys Like – This list was born out of our struggle to find books our boys liked. #booksforboys bit.ly/2NAnTxZ #homeschool

Learn how to write a compare-contrast essay so you can study the similarities and differences in a topic. Here are instructions and a sample question. bit.ly/2juDHm2

Writer’s Handbook for high school into college, a Total Language Resource Tool! bit.ly/2sryP9z #grammar #essaywriting #collegeprep

Learn to use schemes and tropes such as alliteration, synecdoche, and litotes with confidence! bit.ly/2v9EUDY

Planning and Organization by Janice Campbell "I discovered that simple routines make life easier." bit.ly/3fgsuBF #schedulemylife #dailyplan #organizingyourday #homeschoolparent #homeschoolstudent

Reading poetry aloud is one of the great pleasures in life, and it's especially delightful when done well. Here are a few tips for beautifully reading or reciting poetry. bit.ly/2sPeI00

“Learn as much as you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy later.” ~Dana Stewart Scott #homeschool #quote

“Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.” ~Louis L'Amour #homeschool #quote

Build a Quality Home Library Without Breaking Your Budget by Janice Campbell bit.ly/2xS1fMH #homeschooling #goodbooks #literature

The classical core can equip us for living a whole and beautiful life. #CharlotteMason #ClassicalEducation bit.ly/2oQdcrT

Poets such as Longfellow and Emerson wrote poetry that expressed themes and ideas that were deeply meaningful to readers of the 19th century. You can learn a bit about them and their work in this brief article. America's Fireside Poets bit.ly/3XNylXo

Should you teach literature and history in chronological order? It's not when you teach, it's how you teach it. bit.ly/3LNGval

Teaching writing can be simple. This two-part article outlines a simple process for helping children learn to rea... bit.ly/2s6LFpk

Here's an easy 5-step method for teaching spelling with the 1857 McGuffey Readers, including suggestions for mult... bit.ly/2qo9nuK

Do you have a question about Excellence in Literature? If so, it may be answered at the Frequently Asked Question... bit.ly/2i9NDDT

Screen time can devour family time, but it doesn't have to. Learn how Charlotte Mason's tips on transforming habits, plus ten screen-time tips from the government, and a detox plan from Oliver DeMille can help your family permanently reduce screen time. bit.ly/2nCVvxz

Books Boys Like – This list was born out of our struggle to find books our boys liked. #booksforboys #adventurebooks bit.ly/3gAMVtr