When we first started homeschooling, language arts workbooks felt like a chore in our homeschool.
We would read wonderful books together, have meaningful conversations, and genuinely enjoy it… but then we’d open a giant workbook filled with assignments, and everything changed.
That frustration eventually led me to create my own literature-based approach to language arts — one that allowed us to learn naturally through stories instead of busywork.
That approach is exactly what this new Frindle novel study is designed to do.
What Makes This Novel Study Different?
This is not a packet of random comprehension questions.
Instead, every part of language arts grows directly from the novel itself.
As you read together as a family, your children will naturally practice:
- reading comprehension
- vocabulary
- grammar
- spelling
- narration
- writing
- copy work
- dictation
- literary devices
- discussion skills
All from great literature.
The lessons are broken down day-by-day with simple, scripted guidance so you can open the guide and teach without spending hours planning.
Designed for Multiple Ages
One of my favorite parts of this style of learning is that it works beautifully for family-style homeschool lessons.
This study was created with ages 5–12 in mind, with flexible options throughout so younger and older students can participate together.
Instead of juggling separate language arts curriculum for every child, you can gather together around one meaningful book.
Language Arts That Feels Connected
Each week centers around a short passage from the novel.
That single passage becomes the foundation for spelling, grammar, vocabulary, copy work, notebooking, and dictation lessons.
For example, children might:
- study grammar directly from the story
- learn spelling patterns using words from the passage
- discuss literary devices used by the author
- complete narration activities
- practice copy work using rich, real literature
Everything stays connected and meaningful.
Gentle, Flexible, and Realistic
I am so passionate about nurturing a love for literature and making language arts enjoyable.
This study includes optional notebooking, journaling, picture books, hands-on bonus activities, and narration prompts — but families are encouraged to adapt the lessons however they need.
The goal is never perfection. Instead, we want to help children grow in language arts while continuing to love books.
Explore the Frindle Novel Study
If you’ve been looking for a simpler, literature-based approach to language arts, I would love for you to take a look at this new study.
You can view the Frindle novel study here and see how language arts can grow naturally from one great story.