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Think poetry is just for language arts time? Think again! The works of great poets can weave their way into nearly every subject of your homeschool day.  1. Classic Poems Like many homeschoolers, you may find that older poems are among your favorites. Reading: Do your emerging readers get overwhelmed with long blocks of text? […]

March is Women’s History Month, the perfect opportunity to focus on influential women in history. When your kids were little, you might have celebrated the month with picture books, coloring sheets, and hands-on projects. Now that you have high schoolers, is there still time in the day for observing special occasions like this? Of course! […]

Kids are never too young to learn about the amazing women who have shaped history. Women’s History Month is the perfect time to highlight incredible women in your homeschool reading and writing program. Check out these four easy ways to make it happen. 1. Inspirational Copywork Elementary kids often need all the penmanship practice they […]

Homeschool writing programs have gone digital! With LightSail’s Author a Book Feature, kids can write — and publish! — their own books. When you want your kids to improve their writing skills, use new vocabulary words, or stretch their creative muscles, Author a Book is just what you need. Author a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide […]

One of LightSail’s incredible writing features is Author a Book.  Students can become published authors in their own right by learning their way around this feature.  They can write, edit, add pictures and multimedia, and publish all within our platform.  But you can also think outside the box and use it for a lot more […]

It’s Women’s History Month – a celebration that should include all women! Take time this March to feature some incredible women in your homeschool reading. Your middle schoolers may be challenged and inspired by what they learn, digging deeper and practicing critical thinking skills. 1. Compare and Contrast Many historical women have lived through similar […]

Music is a unique way to bring a spirit of peace and calm into your homeschool.  Including hymn study in your day can create beautiful bonding moments of faith.  Since most children love music, this is one they will be eager to participate in. There’s nothing quite like watching your child’s eyes light up when […]

Secular or religious? When it comes to choosing a homeschool language arts program, this may be one of the questions you ask yourself. One benefit of homeschooling is the ability to tailor the curriculum to the needs of your own family. This includes choosing a language arts program that is religiously inclusive or faith neutral. […]

It can be a struggle at times to find books for 6th graders. For this student  to thrive, there has to be a balance between high-quality and engaging material. This short list of books is a perfect addition to your 6th grade homeschool curriculum. These books are fun, entertaining, and full of great information. Your […]