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My Experience Moving from Hearth & Story to English Comp I
I took English Comp I this semester after studying writing with Hearth & Story. Here's how it went.
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May 63 min read


Getting Started with Hearth & Story Complete 3rd Grade
Here's what you need to get started with Hearth & Story Complete 3rd Grade.
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Mar 112 min read


Why We Built Hearth & Story Around a Thematic Series for Each Year
Here's an overview of each Hearth & Story level's theme.
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Feb 174 min read


Hearth & Story Complete 3rd Grade: Now Available
Here's the latest news on the status of Hearth & Story Complete 3rd Grade!
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Jan 43 min read


Getting Started with Hearth & Story Level 7-8
Just getting started with Hearth & Story Complete Level 7-8? Here are some links and tips to help you set up for success!
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Nov 9, 20253 min read


Getting Started with Hearth & Story Complete 6th Grade
Here are some links and tips to get you started with Hearth & Story Complete 6th Grade.
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Nov 9, 20252 min read


Getting Started with Hearth & Story Complete 5th Grade
Here are some links and tips to get you started with Hearth & Story Complete 5th Grade.
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Nov 9, 20252 min read


Getting Started with Hearth & Story Complete 4th Grade
Here are the supplies and tips you need to get started with Hearth & Story Complete 4th Grade.
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Nov 9, 20253 min read


What Writing Looks Like by Grade Level (and Why It Matters)
What should students (roughly) be working on in writing at each grade level? Here's a quick guide to writing standards in the United States.
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Jul 2, 20253 min read


Which Level of Hearth & Story Is Right for Your Student?
Here's a quick guide to choosing the right level of Hearth & Story for your learner.
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Jun 22, 20253 min read


The Beauty of Flexibility in Homeschooling: A Real-Life Example
We're rearranging our homeschool schedule to give Watership Down a starring role in 2025.
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Dec 1, 20242 min read


Finding Your Groove: Balancing Flexibility and Responsibility in Homeschooling
by Lindsey Sodano Homeschooling offers an incredible amount of flexibility and freedom. As homeschool parents, we get to tailor education...
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Sep 27, 20244 min read


How Hearth & Story Level 7-8 Prepares Students for High School and Beyond
by Lindsey Sodano Ever wonder why Hearth & Story Level 7-8 is one year long instead of two? After carefully reviewing the Common Core standards for both 7th and 8th grades, we made the decision to combine these two years into a single course. Here's some more information on how this course prepares students for what comes next: Standards-Based Approach You might be surprised to learn that the 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts standards are very similar. Both grades focu
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Sep 6, 20242 min read


From Homeschool to Grad School: A Milestone for Our Family
by Lindsey Sodano This weekend, we’re packing up the van, filling it to the brim with boxes, books, and all the essentials my oldest son...
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Aug 16, 20243 min read


Why is Hearth & Story So Affordable?
Homeschooling should not be a financial burden. My goal is to ensure that as many families as possible can experience Hearth & Story.
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May 29, 20242 min read


Is My Homeschool Year End Too Squishy?
by Lindsey Sodano Homeschooling is a journey filled with its own unique rhythm and flow, often quite different from the structured...
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Apr 28, 20243 min read


My Biggest Homeschool Regret: Solved!
by Lindsey Sodano Homeschooling has been an incredible journey for my family, with both my older son, now headed to grad school, and my...
hearthandstory
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Crafting Your Own Book Rules: A Homeschooler's Guide to Literary Freedom
by Lindsey Sodano In the homeschooling world, it seems everyone has an opinion about what should and shouldn’t be hanging out on our...
hearthandstory
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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