Tag: English
Learning from Literature Starts with Scripture
A desire to ignite our kids with great ideas and an appreciation for their dignity as children of God often leads us to good books that jumpstart great conversations! But where to begin? Today, our guest is the delightful Kevin O’Brien, here to explain why Learning from Literature Starts with Scripture.
Learn About Word Origins
Once Upon a Word – A Word-Origin Dictionary for Kids is great for kids (and adults) who are interested in where words come from.
Secrets – Excellent Catholic Teen Fiction
Earlier this year, the writers from CatholicTeenBooks.com released Secrets: Visible and Invisible, a collection of short stories. At the time, my reading pile was too…
Learn about Innovative Librarian who Created First Bookmobile
For many years, Mary Lemist Titcomb was an unheralded part of U.S. History. Sharlee Glenn is working to change that. In Library on Wheels, she…
Timeless Historical Catholic Fiction for Teens
Looking for some inspiring, enjoyable Catholic fiction for your teenage daughter? Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino may be just what you are looking for….
Searching for Catholic Fiction for Your Teen?
A group of authors writing primarily for Catholic and other Christian teens has launched the website CatholicTeenBooks.com. The website provides teen readers, parents, catechists, homeschool…
Exploring the Christian Symbolism in Harry Potter
How Harry Cast His Spell: The Meaning Behind the Mania for J.K. Rowling’s Bestselling Books by John Granger Carol Stream, IL: SaltRiver, 2008 Harry Potter…
Innovative Ideas for Book Reports
It can be a challenge to have students read and then engage with the text to create a meaningful product and demonstrate evidence of their…
How Fifteen Minutes a Day Can Change Your Child’s Life
I’ve taught literature for local homeschool co-ops for more than a decade now. During this time I’ve witnessed, up close, an extraordinary number of families who value…
Aquinas Writing Advantage from Homeschool Connections
Homeschool Connections’ Aquinas Writing Advantage is a full writing program for middle through high school students – with individual courses where you can blend together…
