Resources for parents & educators

Ms. Jonita's picks

The curriculum, books, and tools I recommend to the families I work with, chosen by a certified English teacher and homeschool portfolio evaluator.

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Where we shop for books

Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble Scholastic Audible

Audiobooks, classroom favorites, and independent bookstores, all in one place.

Homeschool ELA curriculum

Complete programs that cover reading, grammar, and writing, and produce work samples that hold up in a year-end portfolio evaluation.

Coming soonGrades K–2

Early reading & phonics program

A program that builds decoding and handwriting together.

Coming soonGrades 3–8

Grammar & writing curriculum

A program that teaches sentence craft and paragraph writing step by step.

Coming soonGrades 9–12

High school literature & composition

A program that covers literary analysis and essay writing for high school credit.

Reading lists

Books worth reading together, sorted by grade band.

Coming soonGrades 3–5

Read-alouds & first chapter books

Stories that build stamina and a love of reading.

Coming soonGrades 6–8

Middle school must-reads

Novels and poetry that spark discussion and strong written responses.

Coming soonGrades 9–12

Classics & AP Literature favorites

The titles I teach and recommend for college-bound readers.

Writing tools

The everyday supplies and references that make writing time easier.

Coming soonAll ages

Writer's notebook & journals

Notebooks young writers will actually want to fill.

Coming soonGrades 3 and up

Student dictionary & thesaurus

Reference books sized for young hands and growing vocabularies.

Coming soonAges 10 and up

Craft books on writing

Books that teach storytelling and poetry from working writers.

Exam prep

Practice materials for state assessments and college entrance exams.

Coming soonGrades 3–8

State reading & writing assessment practice

Practice that builds the skills of elaborating and citing evidence.

Coming soonGrades 10–12

SAT & ACT reading and writing guides

Official practice and strategy books for test day.

Coming soonGrades 11–12

College essay guide

A guide to personal essays that open doors to scholarships.

Publishing for young authors

Tools for students ready to format, design, and share their own books.

Coming soonAges 12 and up

Book formatting software

An easy way to turn a manuscript into a print-ready book.

Coming soonAges 12 and up

Cover design tool

A beginner-friendly way to design a professional cover.

Coming soonParents

Self-publishing guide for families

A plain-language guide to publishing a young author's first book.

By Ms. Jonita

Pocket Shakespeare

Shakespeare's stories, adapted for readers in grades 3–8. A gentle first meeting with the plays before students read them in full.

Not sure where to start?

Every child is different. Book a consultation and I'll help you choose materials that fit your student and your state requirements.

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