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It’s a reasonably safe assumption that if you are planning on taking a college entrance exam,  understanding the sentence structure will help you score higher. Did you know that over half of the English section of the SAT assesses students on questions of grammar, mechanics, and punctuation? But what about those students who don’t have […]

From the dilemma of their, there, and they’re to understanding the dreaded comma splice, the English language is flush with weird rules and subtle differences that can trip up even the most capable writers. Any Google search can reveal results that will explain these rules, but sometimes those pages don’t even seem like they’re written […]

Why are certain literary devices, like transitional words, important? Does using these words and phrases truly set writers apart? Can a reader discover the intended meanings of writing when these words and phrases are absent? One of the evening rituals in our home is to retell the day’s events to each other before bedtime. My […]

How to Start Homeschooling: Introduction Homeschooling your child can feel a bit overwhelming at first. Homeschooling is an alternative kind of schooling that does not have a standardized set of guidelines and curriculum. Teaching your child at home enables him to learn in a relaxed and loving environment. Before we share some advice on how […]

What is Present Perfect Tense? The English language is made up of various verb tenses, which include the Present Perfect Tense. The Present Perfect demonstrates an action that has taken place once (or many times) before now. Here is the basic formula for present perfect: has/have + past participle. When using present perfect in a: Statement: […]

One of my favorite assignments was asking my students to research a medical mystery. Students would select a medical mystery from the list and then research the history, information, and diagnosis of random medical conditions that had affected patients. My students loved learning about these random medical conditions, but they were only able to write […]

There are two main uses for apostrophes in writing. The first, in contractions (such as they’re, don’t, and can’t). The second, to signify possession of something or someone. Apostrophes have two formats, either before or after s. Often, people don’t like to take the time to learn grammar and mechanic rules. This is in large […]

When your children start to read, it can be a fun and exciting time! But just like training for a big race, children should be training their brains to become fast readers with the ability to understand the text as opposed to just identifying it. When children learn how to unscramble words, they can become […]