Of course, reading is vital as well! And obviously, one thing we people who want to or do homeschool think is really important is structuring the learning to fit the child/dren. One of my teacher friends has recommended a book called “Differentiating Reading Instruction,” by Laura Robb. It’s very practical and hands-on, with plenty of strategies, tips and even assessments. She’s got another book, on teaching reading while using the differentiated approach, due out soon. That book even has a section on journal writing, which I am really excited about.