Articles by Randy Pratt

Randy Pratt serves as the President of New Leaf Publishing Group and MasterBooks.com. His background includes church leadership, sales & marketing, e-commerce, and education. Randy is known for his successful approach to business, characterized by his pastoral care for people, adaptability, and integrity. Randy's leadership and contributions to the Master Books Method have made a significant impact on Christian homeschooling families.

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Language Lessons vs. Writing Strands: Which Writing Curriculum Is Right for Your Child?

38 min read

Choosing between Language Lessons and Writing Strands? The secret isn't which curriculum is better—it's which one fits your child's learning style. I break down writing curricula into four personalities: the homeschool mom, the business professional, the college professor, and the free spirit. One co-op discovered a brilliant 15-minute rotation method that keeps students engaged. Find out which approach will work for your unique student and when less curriculum is actually more.

The Motivation Treadmill: What Brain Development Reveals About Your Struggling Homeschooler

15 min read

Your second grader is dragging their feet through every lesson. You're exhausted from the battle. But what if motivation isn't really the problem? Learn how to be the coach your kids need by understanding brain development. Discover the treadmill principle, why screen time sabotages learning, and how to create a brain that actually wants to learn.