The Writing Course

I recently had a chance to briefly look through The Writing Course – Educators Edition and was thrilled with all it had to offer. We each have our very own teaching style, but this is definitely worth checking out.

This is a great resource for homeschooling families! But, it is also a terrific supplement for children who are in public or private school but not performing as well as they could in their writing.

It is an online course that is downloadable as you progress through, be sure to read through these great details for even more information…

Grammar Made Easy, Writing Made Great
Faulty modern educational approach to writing is REVOLUTIONIZED by
The Writing Course-Educator’s Version created for home schoolers, high schoolers,
parents, and college students,

Did you know that you can learn to write with correct grammar and proper punctuation without learning the rules? This summer, author, pastor, and teacher Fred Lybrand introduces a radically different way of thinking—and learning—about grammar in his simple, yet revolutionary, new curriculum, The Writing Course-Educator’s Version. He straightforwardly offers twelve basic writing “secrets” that virtually anyone can master and that will transform “grammar-challenged” students, parents, and even professional adults into excellent writers. “We are losing a generation of writers to email, IM, and instruction that doesn’t show students how English really works,” says Lybrand.

The Writing Course-Educator’s Version is not only designed for those who constantly struggle with the difficulty of writing, but also for those who just want to write better. Lybrand’s proven approach to writing and grammar solves the problems of what to say, how to say it grammatically, and how to make sure the punctuation is correct. And, the course also shows the sure-cure for poor spelling!

“When a student is not worried about grammar or punctuation, he can learn to write in his own uniquely powerful and effective style; which is the current emphasis placed on writing by the recently modified TAKS test (Texas) and on the SAT college exams,” says Lybrand. “Something more is required than just throwing grammar rules at our students. Instead, our goal should be to teach our children ‘to learn how to learn for themselves.’”

While history has clearly demonstrated the value of the principles taught in The Writing Course-Educator’s Version, there is no writing course even remotely similar to what Lybrand teaches. With a methodology that teaches parents or students how to get engaged in the process of learning the elements that go into writing correctly and effectively, The Writing Course-Educator’s Version immerses students in twelve secrets all truly great writers finally discover (and sometimes aren’t aware of themselves).

“For anyone who likes (or even dislikes!) writing, this course can totally release him or her from the constraints of grammar and punctuation rules and regulations,” says Lybrand. “It also allows parents to become more involved in the schooling process of their own children, whether they attend public, private, or home school.”

Working as either a full curriculum or a supplement (kids in public or private schools can use this training after school to improve their own writing), The Writing Course-Educator’s Version comes as a combination of audio lessons, a printable workbook, and a full transcript of Lybrand’s writing seminar. In sessions of about 30 minutes each, over 21 lessons, students will experience the instruction and exercises necessary to learn the strategic principles which are the building blocks of great writing.

For more information or to order The Writing Course-Educator’s Version, please visit http://advanced-writing-resources.com/cmd.php?af=1012599

Disclosure: I received access to The Writing Course in order to review and present it to you. We always provide honest reviews.

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WeE Books – Amazing Books, Tiny Price

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Though these books are written specifically for homeschool families, they are also extremely useful for families from a variety of situations, so I highly recommend that you check them out regardless.

These are not boring books to read!  They are informative and straight to the point!  I truly gleaned a lot of information from the three WeE Books™ in my homeschool e-book library!

Though there are many subjects that may appeal to you more, I chose to check out Beating the Summertime Blues (offering amazing tips on activities for kids and moms to make summer a fun, adventure filled event), Building Strong Arithmetic Thinking (I have a couple of boys that are struggling with math and this book offers practical advice to understand how your child thinks and how to incorporate learning activities in to everyday life) and A Light Unto My Path (offering amazing thoughts, scriptures and resources to bring “light” into our everyday lives).

These three books each offered me quick insight into topics that are important to me and to the education of our children!  These are NOT boring reads, they are engaging and extremely easy to look through in a very short amount of time!

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WeE-Book – Beating the Summertime Blues

Parents, prepare yourselves!  Summertime is coming quickly…and with it often comes the endless whine of “There’s nothing to do” or even worse…the dreaded “I’m bored.”  Granted, around this house, when you say things like that you’re likely to get a heap of work piled on your shoulders, so my boys don’t tend to find more creative ways to express their boredom (sigh).

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Enter The Old Schoolhouse’s WeE Book™ – Beating the Summertime Blues!  I know it’s just a little early, but moms I hate to tell you this, it’s May…June is only a month away.  Whether you homeschool or not, this e-book is filled with wonderful suggestions on busting the boredom and making it a GREAT summer break!

I loved all the suggestions on keeping mom’s head clear and sanity intact!  Also, the variety of resources, and other ideas to keep the children busy through the summer are wonderful and will help me to fill our summer with great activities without overplanning it!

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HomeWork e-Book

The every day task of homeschooling children can be busy enough for most families, but how to balance that and handle a home-based business is something many families do not want to begin thinking about.

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Be sure to hop on over to The Old Schoolhouse (one of the best homeschooling resources overall that I have found) and take a look at HomeWork Juggling Home, Work and School without Losing your Balance.

This e-book features many work-at-home/homeschooling moms who talk about their business and how they do it while homeschooling.  Each one offers great advice, and most offer information on their specific business and how to get into it.

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The end of this e-book takes it yet a step further by providing articles on keeping your home and your finances organized when you work-at-home.  This is a huge problem area for most families, and even if you already have a home-based business, this section alone can be a lifesaver for many moms.

You can pick this e-book up at The Old Schoolhouse for $12.95