Do your children visualize words on their “mental blackboards”?
Do you have a child working on spelling or studied dictation? Encourage them to use their "mental blackboards"! Is your child working through the spelling lists in Heart of Dakota's…
Help your child build the habit of proofreading!
Help your child build the habit of proofreading! When a child reaches Creation to Christ (and the guides that come after it), it is time to work on proofreading. Typically,…
New to Studied Dictation and Choosing a Dictation Level
New to Studied Dictation and Choosing a Dictation Level A fellow homeschool mom asked how to choose a dictation level for her 9-year-old son who was new to studied dictation.…
Five Simple Steps to Help Your Student Become a Strong Writer
Editor's note: This post was originally released by Julie on May 25, 2018. Her children have since grown more, with Wyatt post-college, Riley in college, and Emmett wrapping up high…
A Breakthrough in Spelling: Charlotte Mason’s Method of Studied Dictation
A Breakthrough in Spelling: Charlotte Mason's Method of Studied Dictation Charlotte Mason's method of studied dictation was truly a breakthrough in teaching spelling! The good news is, we can still…
