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Homeschool Literacy


Chapter Books vs. Graphic Novels: Can the New Kid on the Block Replace the Tried-and-True?
Graphic novels are more popular than ever and yes, your child can read them. But here's why they should never replace the chapter book.
1 day ago5 min read


Once Upon a Time Again: Why Classic Stories are Making a Comeback with Modern Children
From The Legend of Zelda to Beowulf, the spell is the same. Here's why the classic stories that shaped human civilization for thousands of years are exactly what modern children need and why families are bringing them back.
Aug 126 min read


Hopping Down Rabbit Trails: A Case for Curiosity-Driven Learning
What if your child going completely off script during read-aloud time was actually the best thing that could have happened? Here is the science behind curiosity-driven learning and a few ways to follow those rabbit trails with intention.
Aug 46 min read


What is a Literary Quest?
Book clubs. Reading challenges. Literary Quests. They all involve kids and books, but they are not the same thing, not even close. Here's what sets a Literary Quest apart and why the difference matters for young readers.
Jul 245 min read


What We Lost When We Stopped Teaching Literature
When schools stopped teaching whole books, an entire generation lost the ability to think deeply, reason morally, and fall in love with reading. Here is what homeschoolers can do about it.
Jul 155 min read
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