Why You Should Include Audiobooks in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! If you've ever worried that you're copping out by allowing your kids to listen to audiobooks in lieu of reading, this episode is for you. There are six benefits of using audiobooks in your homeschool that I'll cover today. Listen to the podcast But first, I want to invite you to join me for the Time Blocking Summit March 5th-7th. I will be sharing how to create a weekly schedule when you don't have a routine life....
How to Avoid Drill & Kill in Teaching Language Arts
Hey homeschoolers! If your student doesn't enjoy some aspects of language arts, whether that is reading, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, or writing, there is a good chance you have succumbed to the age old approach of drill. Drilling means that we repeat the same exercises over and over in an effort to help our students master a subject. Unfortunately drilling is responsible for killing many students' enthusiasm for language arts. I...
How to Make Grammar Fun Regardless of Your Curriculum
Hey, homeschoolers! Does grammar get groans at your house? That’s how grammar lessons taught in the traditional way are usually greeted. And we can’t blame our kids for dreading grammar. It can be dry and tedious. Skipping it isn’t a good option, however. Grammar is important because it comprises a significant part of college entrance exams. It also determines how our kids will be viewed by peers and potential employers. Fortunately,...
Why Vocabulary Matters and How to Teach It
Hey homeschoolers! Does your child have a good vocabulary? If you aren't confident of that, you'll want to listen to this episode where I will explain why our children's vocabularies are vitally important. I'll also give you some simple strategies for improving their vocabulary. That's next. But first I'd like to thank my sponsor, BookShark. Listen to the podcast Podcast Sponsor BookShark homeschool curriculum is literature-based,...
6 Reasons Your Child Hates to Write and What to Do About It
Hey, homeschoolers! Does your child resist writing? Run away from writing prompts? I have six reasons your child hates to write and how to fix it in this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. But first I would love to have you follow GrammarGalaxyBooks on Instagram. I share grammar graphics that can help you and your child develop good grammar and I give you an inside peek at the writing life. It's pretty glamorous! It's not, but...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six graduates. I now help other homeschooling moms find joy in their journey. Check out sanity-saving books and curriculum at FunToLearnBooks.com. -Dr. Melanie Wilson
