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Preparing for Schooling from Home

Writing Assignments Connected to the Curriculum

Writing Assignments Connected to the Curriculum

Jonas urges writing assignments related to a variety of subjects--not merely in writing class.

Preparing for Schooling at Home

Preparing for Schooling at Home

Jonas outlines a new model for schooling which would enable schools to sustainably provide home-based instruction.

Educating in Changing Times

Educating in Changing Times

Resources for Schooling at Home Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels A ship lost at sea for many days suddenly sighted a friendly vessel. From the mast of the unfortunate vessel was seen a signal: “Water, water. We die of thirst.” The...

Grading Difficult Subjects

Grading Difficult Subjects

Grading a math worksheet is one thing. What about creative writing? Art?

Developing Writing Assignments Based on Reading

Developing Writing Assignments Based on Reading

Jonas offers a variety of writing assignments, some requiring more preparation than others.

Writing Biography

Writing Biography

Jonas describes the value of writing biography and offers scheduling and grading help for such projects.

The Role of Play in Growth

The Role of Play in Growth

Why play? Is all play the same? Is play something different from learning?

Developing Oral Skills

Developing Oral Skills

How and why should students learn to speak? Jonas outlines this essential skill.

Types of Reading

Types of Reading

Jonas describes types of fiction and non-fiction and provides examples.

Comprehensive Study Guide for Amos Fortune: Free Man

Comprehensive Study Guide for Amos Fortune: Free Man

These questions, comments and suggested activities can stimulate deep engagement with the story of Amos Fortune’s life in a way that cultivates insight and wisdom. The questions follow the story page by page. Download the study...

Biographies to Consider

Biographies to Consider

Jonas lists notable people and instructive lives.

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