Tag Archives: language arts

Learning Vocabulary in Context

Posted on March 27, 2017 by admin

“I would have children taught to read before they learn the mechanical arts of reading and writing… A child does not lose by spending a couple of years in acquiring these because he is meanwhile “reading” the Bible, history, geography, … Continue reading →

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Ring in the New Year with a Freebie!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by admin

With the beginning of a brand new year just getting started, it’s a great time to reflect on the year that’s passed. I know I love to sit down with a notebook and remind myself of my favorite memories, goals … Continue reading →

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How to Teach Copywork

Posted on July 27, 2015 by admin

Copywork can seem deceptively simple. Give your child a sentence or two and have them copy it. It can seem like pointless busy work, but the benefits are tremendous. First, copywork takes the place of penmanship practice. Once a child … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary Notebook Freebie

Posted on November 2, 2014 by admin

One of the questions I get asked the most is what to do with the vocabulary words that are scheduled in the instructor’s guide. I’ve spoken about learning vocabulary in context, and I still believe that this is the best … Continue reading →

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Multi-Grade Teaching – An Example

Posted on July 28, 2014 by admin

I’ve mentioned a few times now that I’ll be combining my older three children into Grade 7 – Exploring Your World, and several people have asked me what I’m adding to it to make it high school level for my … Continue reading →

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New – History and Science Based Narration Cards

Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin

One of the staples of Build Your Library curriculum are the Narration Cards. Narration is really the foundation of my program. Narration builds thinking skills, writing skills, vocabulary, listening skills – it is such an important part of your child’s … Continue reading →

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What is Narration?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

Narration is really the backbone of the Charlotte Mason philosophy. At it’s core, narration is simply telling back what you read or heard. It is a way to sharpen listening skills. Narration takes the place of reading comprehension and tests … Continue reading →

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How Does Dictation Work?

Posted on August 19, 2012 by admin

Dictation is really the majority of our language arts. It is a tried and true method and has been used successfully for centuries. If used correctly, I feel that dictation covers so many aspects, that it really can be the basis of any language … Continue reading →

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