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Be Sure to Include Poetry in a Well-Rounded Literacy Program!

Jul 27, 20223 min read

Be Sure to Include Poetry in a Well-Rounded Literacy Program!

I love poems! When I was in elementary school, I used to scour the library searching for poetry books to read. On the surface, I thought...

Heather Hiple

Jul 20, 20224 min read

Ways to Build Character in Kids

Unless you are raising your kids in a bubble, they are learning from outside influences. Are you paying attention to those influences?

Being Intentional About Building Character in Kids

Heather Hiple

Jul 13, 20225 min read

Being Intentional About Building Character in Kids

Character, simply put, is integrity - doing the right thing when no one is looking. People with integrity are kind, giving, and...

Heather Hiple

Jul 6, 20223 min read

Are Worksheets a Thing of the Past?

Worksheets in and of themselves aren’t necessarily the problem - how educators are using them can be, however.

The Importance of a Good Reading Foundation

Heather Hiple

Jun 29, 20223 min read

The Importance of a Good Reading Foundation

In the world of construction, it is imperative that builders lay a good, strong foundation for whatever they are building. Without a...

How is Your Homeschooled Child Progressing?

Heather Hiple

Jun 22, 20223 min read

How is Your Homeschooled Child Progressing?

There are some homeschool camps that feel that grade levels are arbitrary and don’t matter - and I guess they really don't...until they do.

Blast Off! A Complete Literacy Curriculum for Pre-Readers

Heather Hiple

Jun 15, 20222 min read

Blast Off! A Complete Literacy Curriculum for Pre-Readers

We've just released our year-long literacy curriculum for pre-readers! Blast off to Reading!

High-Interest, Easy to Read Books for Your Pre-Reader

Heather Hiple

Jun 1, 20221 min read

High-Interest, Easy to Read Books for Your Pre-Reader

The number one way to improve reading and reading comprehension is through reading. It's an inexpensive and simple way to help your young...

A Simple Strategy for Constructed Responses

Heather Hiple

May 19, 20223 min read

A Simple Strategy for Constructed Responses

Does your child have difficulty with writing a constructed response? Many times kids aren’t quite sure where to start or what to do. Kids...

Venn Diagram - A Simple and Effective Graphic Organizer

Heather Hiple

May 3, 20221 min read

Venn Diagram - A Simple and Effective Graphic Organizer

A Venn Diagram is a classic graphic organizer that has been used in education for many years.

Timelines - A Simple but Useful Graphic Organizer

Heather Hiple

Apr 19, 20221 min read

Timelines - A Simple but Useful Graphic Organizer

A timeline is a type of graphic organizer that readers can utilize to aid in comprehension.

Use Plot Diagrams to Improve Reading Comprehension

Heather Hiple

Apr 5, 20222 min read

Use Plot Diagrams to Improve Reading Comprehension

A plot diagram can be useful for readers and authors alike.

Heather Hiple

Mar 22, 20223 min read

Celebrating Small Wins

In the primary grades, we are growing young learners. We want to grow students that love learning!

Heather Hiple

Mar 8, 20224 min read

Is Your Family Internet Safe?

The internet is fascinating, but are you an internet safe family?

Heather Hiple

Feb 22, 20222 min read

Do Your Kids Date?

Want to build better relationships with your kids? Try taking them on a date! Hear me out…this isn’t some weird, inappropriate blog post...

Heather Hiple

Feb 8, 20222 min read

Why 6570 Matters

Eighteen years. That’s 6570 days. Six thousand five hundred seventy days to pour into, shape, and raise our children to be responsible,...

Heather Hiple

Jan 25, 20224 min read

It's a New Year - Time to Refocus!

It’s a new year and with that comes a great opportunity to take a step back and reevaluate how you are progressing toward your homeschool...

Heather Hiple

Jan 11, 20223 min read

Flirting With Burn Out?

Well, folks, I don’t know about where you live, but January and February can be difficult up here in the north. The holidays are over,...

Heather Hiple

Dec 28, 20212 min read

What Type of Learner is Your Child?

As you continue to look at and plan for homeschooling, don’t forget to consider the type of learner you will be homeschooling. Different...

Wait, What?! There Are Actually Different Homeschool Types?!

Heather Hiple

Dec 14, 20212 min read

Wait, What?! There Are Actually Different Homeschool Types?!

In my last post, I gave some tips that might help you get started on your homeschool journey. In today’s post, I’ll introduce you to the...