Homeschool Language Arts

Homeschool language arts includes reading, spelling, literature, writing and grammar. In elementary schools, these are usually taught separately. In high school, they usually come under an "umbrella" called "English". If you homeschool, you can find separate curriculum for each area or a curriculum teaches everything together. As a homechool parent, language arts and math are the two subjects we concentrate on most during our "school" day. I think that if kids can learn to communicate effectively (language arts) and understand math concepts well enough for their chosen life path (college or career) the rest is a bonus that will enrich their lives.

Use the links below to read articles about language arts in your homeschool. Curriculum ideas and other tips to make teaching language arts easier for you and your child.

Reading - From preschool reading readiness to high school literature courses, reading is the backbone of your homeschool. Learn about teaching reading as part of a language arts curriculum in your homeschool.

Spelling - Does your child do fine on a spelling test only to misspell the same words that afternoon in his writing? Does your child have trouble hearing the difference between short a and short e? Get spelling help.

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