Blog Roundup: October 2016 Edition
Welcome to the latest blog roundup! See how other homeschooling families practice the Brave Writer Lifestyle!
Using the Brave Writer Arrow Guides – by Mary, Not Before 7
They are 3rd-6th grade book specific literature guides designed for parents to guide their students through four weeks of language arts activities. The Arrow Guide includes weekly copywork/dictations passages alongside notes about the passage incorporating grammar, spelling, punctuation and literary style. A specific literary element is focused on in each guides as well…read more.
When Imagination Drives the Homeschool Bus – Kristina, Blossom & Root
I recently read a post on Facebook, written by the infallibly-soothing Julie Bogart of Brave Writer, about how to reprogram type-A checklist tendencies by writing a new kind of checklist. This new checklist includes such things as “cuddled someone on the couch,” “affirmed a child for his or her self-expression,” and (my personal favorite) “ditched the plan, followed a great idea (bonus: without guilt!)” At the brand-new, sparkly beginning of the school year, this was exactly what I needed to read…read more.
Writing With Training Wheels – Angela, Nurtured Roots
Writing is like learning to ride a bike. At first, the “rider” needs our full support to steady things. After a while, all the rider needs is some gentle support as we keep our hand on the back of the seat, prepared and ready to help. Once she gains more confidence and skill, we’re able to run alongside being the encourager, but still being there to bandage the skinned knee if she falls…read more.
The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Poetry Teatime – Kara Stephenson Anderson
I’m a devoted homeschooling mama, who has spent the past couple of years learning that killing myself in an effort to “make memories,” isn’t actually in the best interests of my family. But I still really, really want to do cool stuff…read more.
Innovative Homeschooling: Let’s Talk Literature – Mary, Not Before 7
As we sift through our literature options, I’d like to offer a few thoughts to encourage homeschooling parents to embrace the role of an innovator when it comes to literature…read more.
The Brave Writer Lifestyle: One Family’s Approach – Caitlin, The Homeschool Sisters
You’ve probably heard the story by now, but I didn’t set out to homeschool. My husband and I are both products of the public education system. Before having children, I worked as a school psychologist in and around Boston and I loved it. I had every intention of returning to urban education once my children were in school…read more.
A Peek at The Writer’s Jungle – Cassandra, Unplug Your Family
When I got the okay to review The Writer’s Jungle, I was uncertain what Brave Writer was even all about. I had only vaguely heard of it and, quite honestly, I was skeptical…read more.
We hope to share more roundups in the future! If you write about an aspect of the Brave Writer Lifestyle, let us know! Email your post’s url to Jeannette, our Social Media admin ([email protected]). Thanks!
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