The landscape of education is undergoing a significant transformation, and homeschooling is at the forefront of this change. As parents seek better educational options for their children, the demand for homeschooling has surged. One of the leading forces in this movement is EIW, a K-12 ELA homeschool curriculum that addresses the core concerns driving this…
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EIW Launches BRAND NEW Essentials in Literature Corrective Plans to Help Your Child’s Literary Skills
At Essentials in Writing, we understand that every child’s learning journey is unique. Some students might need a little extra support to get back on track with their literature studies. That’s where our Corrective Plans come into play. These plans act as a personalized online literature tutor, providing the necessary tools to help students catch…
6 Essential Points of Critical Thinking in the Age of Social Media & Digital Deluge
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the ability to think critically is vital for K-12 students. At Essentials in Writing (EIW), our K-12 homeschool ELA curriculum is designed to nurture these crucial skills, preparing students to navigate and thrive in the age of social media and information overload. Here are six key areas we focus on…
Simplifying Homeschooling with EIW: A Fast, Engaging, and Effective K-12 ELA Curriculum
Homeschooling is a rewarding journey, but it can also be a challenging one. Balancing educational responsibilities with ensuring your child has time to be a kid and you have time to be a parent is no small feat. That’s where Essentials in Writing (EIW) comes in, providing a comprehensive K-12 ELA homeschooling curriculum designed to…
Why Rewriting Popular Passages in Homeschool ELA Curriculums Is Holding Your Child Back
In recent years, homeschool ELA (English Language Arts) curriculums have increasingly focused on having students rewrite popular passages instead of encouraging them to develop their own ideas and creative writing skills. While this approach might seem beneficial on the surface, it can stifle free thinking and creativity, ultimately limiting a child’s educational growth. At Essentials…
SUMMER CATCH-UP: EIW’S 10-WEEK WRITING PLAN
Summer offers a perfect window for kids who have fallen behind during the academic year to catch up. Essentials in Writing (EIW) provides a structured 10-Week Summer Writing Plan using our standard curriculum, tailored for effective summer learning. This plan is designed to help kids efficiently enhance their writing skills over the summer break and…