In the previous blog, we began looking at how to grade, or evaluate, the work of elementary level students. The idea was put forth that giving letter grades is counter-productive to mastery learning and an obstacle to instilling a love of learning.

Over and again at conventions, through emails and phone calls homeschooling moms ask about grading their children’s work. This blog is the first in a series focusing on giving letter grades. Today we will begin a discussion on grading elementary level work.

It's been a long time coming, but our new website is finally operational. As with many new things, we may have glitches to work on; you can help by letting us know if something isn't working for you, or if there are confusing elements.

This blog will be used to discuss issues related to homeschooling in general and language arts in particular. If there are burning topics you're eager to see addressed, let me know and we can add them to the top of the list. Currently, I plan to address: How to Evaluate Your Child's Writing; The Reluctant Writer; What About Grammar; and The Value of Motion in Learning.