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The Definitive Homeschool Convention Guide

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Demme Learning is an independent family-owned and operated publishing company. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990.

January 20, 2025

A homeschool convention is the perfect place to get acquainted with homeschool culture, find resources, and connect with other homeschoolers. It … [Read more...] about The Definitive Homeschool Convention Guide

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Ditch the Drills: How to Make Grammar Fun and Engaging for Reluctant Learners

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May 14, 2025

Grammar lies at the heart of human communication by giving structure and clarity to our thoughts. Despite its fundamental importance, the mere mention … [Read more...] about Ditch the Drills: How to Make Grammar Fun and Engaging for Reluctant Learners

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The Right Time to Begin Formal Grammar Instruction

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Demme Learning is an independent family-owned and operated publishing company. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990.

February 28, 2024

Determining the right time to begin formal grammar instruction is a critical factor in fostering a love of language and writing among students. Often, … [Read more...] about The Right Time to Begin Formal Grammar Instruction

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A Brief History of Punctuation: The Evolution of Written Expression

About Demme Learning

Demme Learning is an independent family-owned and operated publishing company. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990.

December 27, 2023

The history of punctuation is anything but dull.  Punctuation marks, those small yet powerful symbols in our written language, have an … [Read more...] about A Brief History of Punctuation: The Evolution of Written Expression

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Avoiding Apostrophic Embarrassment: When to Use an Apostrophe

About Demme Learning

Demme Learning is an independent family-owned and operated publishing company. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990.

December 13, 2023

When to use an apostrophe is a topic of considerable consternation among word enthusiasts, grammar gurus, and educators alike – especially when it … [Read more...] about Avoiding Apostrophic Embarrassment: When to Use an Apostrophe

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Syntactic Awareness: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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Demme Learning is an independent family-owned and operated publishing company. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Demme Learning has been providing innovative learning solutions for homeschoolers, parents and small group learning environments since 1990.

April 5, 2023

In a world plagued by text speak, it often seems that grammar and syntax have been tossed out the window. Many teachers question why they should even … [Read more...] about Syntactic Awareness: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

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The most effective approach to grammar is the kind of deep learning that occurs when context is emphasized and intuition is developed.

How The Jabberwocky Can Teach Your Student Grammar

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January 21, 2021

In Lewis Carroll’s childhood classic Alice in Wonderland, Alice hears a curious little poem about a creature called a Jabberwock that begins with the … [Read more...] about How The Jabberwocky Can Teach Your Student Grammar

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In the English language, verb tenses are the grammatical tool we use to situate our sentences in time.

How Many Verb Tenses are in The English Language?

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January 7, 2021

Every story takes place in time and thus has three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an ending. Imagine trying to tell a friend about a family … [Read more...] about How Many Verb Tenses are in The English Language?

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Grammar is the architecture of language. In everyday speech, we largely draw on our intuitive understanding of language to communicate.

What Caesar’s Latin Teaches Us about Grammar

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October 15, 2020

Grammar is the architecture of language. In everyday speech, we largely draw on our intuitive understanding of language to communicate. But when we … [Read more...] about What Caesar’s Latin Teaches Us about Grammar

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We’ve been drilled on “THE RULES” for years and most of us have very little to show for it. How can we possibly teach grammar to our kids?

You Don’t Need to Be a Grammar Expert to Teach It

About Aimee Crawford

September 3, 2020

Grammar is one of those subjects that people either love or hate. Like math, it can intimidate parents who doubt their own grasp of the subject, let … [Read more...] about You Don’t Need to Be a Grammar Expert to Teach It

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