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…
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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…
Empowering All Learners: How Essentials in Writing Elevates Students with Learning Differences
IntroductionAt Essentials in Writing (EIW), we believe that every student has the potential to become a confident and skilled writer. Our curriculum is not only comprehensive and effective for all learners but is uniquely tailored to support students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and autism. By embracing a flexible and understanding approach,…
Education, Just Education
In the rich history of our republic, Benjamin Franklin famously highlighted the fragility and importance of maintaining a democratic system through educated citizenship. Today, the challenge to uphold that legacy is evident in the educational landscape, where the difference between education and indoctrination becomes ever more critical. Essentials in Writing (EIW) stands committed to fostering…





