Here’s something that will look great on a school transcript and give your student an opportunity to work on their writing and critical thinking skills – and also learn something in the process!  HSDLA sponsors an essay contest for home schooled students aged 7-19.  Click here to view the rules and categories for each age [...]

I started both of my girls in grammar studies using First Language Lessons, a very simple grammar study that focuses on the basics of English grammar and writing. My daughters memorized poems, learned the months of the year, memorized the definitions of the parts of speech, and explored narration. Even today I can start one [...]

The Roller Coaster is a fun and exciting, full-size, full-color, magazine-style family publication offering Birmingham the best in entertainment, food, fun, and more! The publication is designed to get results by targeting every Birmingham family with kids 12 and under, in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.  Click here to visit their site and sign up to [...]

Looking for an art activity that incorporates science and also involves an essay contest?  National Geographic is sponsoring a contest for a student-created flag for their Ocean Now expedition ship.  Click here to go to the site for official rules.