After seeing all the fun her older children were having at their book club meetings, my friend Annette Meyers realized her elementary students could also benefit from discussing books with friends. She hoped it would get them--and keep them--interested in reading. Annette and her husband have homeschooled since 1993, have graduated four students and have … Continue reading Fun book club ideas for young readers
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How to start a great children’s book club Part 2
Only one thing is required for a successful book club meeting--prepare, prepare, prepare! So you've recruited students and parents, chosen your first book, set the meeting date--now what? The only way to avoid having nightmares about dozens of little eyes waiting for you to entertain them at your first meeting is to be prepared! Read … Continue reading How to start a great children’s book club Part 2
How to start a great children’s book club Part 1
Whether you're looking for something to pull you through the summer doldrums, or need a fresh idea for your homeschool group in the fall, a children's book club might be just the ticket! It's easier than you think to pull together an educational and fun club atmosphere and create wonderful memories at the same time. … Continue reading How to start a great children’s book club Part 1
The perfect homeschooling dad
He doesn't exist. Neither does the perfect homeschooling mom, nor the perfect homeschooling kid. We all know that. Yet there are some admirable fatherly traits which can make the journey much more enjoyable for everyone. We'll call him the "nearly perfect" homeschool dad. He doesn't criticize. Now this doesn't mean he never expresses an opinion … Continue reading The perfect homeschooling dad
Three reasons to run — not walk — to a homeschool forum
In my new book on homeschooling I spend a little time singing the praises of my powerhouse local support group, Midwest Parent Educators (MPE). One of its particular strengths is the annual conference and curriculum fair. Free for MPE members, the show could not be more convenient or affordable. Here are three reasons every homeschooler … Continue reading Three reasons to run — not walk — to a homeschool forum
ABCs of writing success
(I was honored to be a guest blogger for the hopping site The Hungry Freelancer this week, and appreciated all the encouraging words.) After nearly 30 years as a reporter, editor and marketing copywriter, I naively assumed writing a book would be a simple task. That assumption couldn’t have been more off the mark. What … Continue reading ABCs of writing success
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