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Common Sense Press Common Sense Press is the Publisher of Learning Language Arts Through Literature When Susan retired in 2016, John and Diane Welch took over operations.

In 1989, Susan Simpson and Diane Welch published the first Learning Language Arts Through Literature book that launched Common Sense Press. Common Sense Press continues to add curricula designed for homeschoolers, traditional schools, and parents who want to enrich their children’s education. With Common Sense Press products, meaningful hands-on activities replace old textbook methods that are detached from the learning process. For example, our Learning Language Arts through Literature series incorporate spelling, reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, penmanship, and phonics in the same lesson. Research shows that language arts taught in this way is much more effective than when taught in the traditional isolated and fragmented manner. Before being published, all of our products must pass two tests. First, because we know just how busy a homeschool mom’s life can be, we publish materials that are complete and require a minimum of planning. Second, we believe that education is more than just getting the right answer on a multiple-choice test. Learning should be meaningful, comprehensive, and stimulating to the student. All our products are offered through select resellers at discount prices or can be ordered from our online store.

With Learning Language Arts Through Literature, you get all of your language arts subjects in one integrated program, ra...
28/09/2026

With Learning Language Arts Through Literature, you get all of your language arts subjects in one integrated program, rather than needing a separate book for each subject. This keeps your language arts not only simple and effective, but also affordable.

Here are some other ways to keep LLATL cost effective:

- Find the novels needed for the curriculum at a used bookstore or the library
- Hold on to your teacher book so you can reuse it with younger children as they grow
- Get an e-book copy of your LLATL books or grab a discounted copy from our Imperfect Bookshelf

Learn more about how Learning Language Arts Through Literature can simplify your language arts studies here: https://commonsensepress.com/product-category/subject/language-arts/learning-language-arts-through-literature/

📚 Friday Fiction Fight Club 🥊This week is a tough one.Which story did more emotional damage to you as a kid?⚔️ Where the...
25/09/2026

📚 Friday Fiction Fight Club 🥊

This week is a tough one.

Which story did more emotional damage to you as a kid?

⚔️ Where the Red Fern Grows
vs
⚔️ Old Yeller

Let us know in the comments, along with your reasoning!

“May the hair on your toes never fall out!” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
25/09/2026

“May the hair on your toes never fall out!” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, or There and Back Again

Happy Birthday to our favorite hobbits: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins! Today is Hobbit Day. Take the opportunity to slow down,...
22/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our favorite hobbits: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins! Today is Hobbit Day. Take the opportunity to slow down, enjoy simple pleasures, and spend meaningful time together.

Every year on September 22, fans around the world celebrate Hobbit Day, honoring the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo, two o...
19/09/2026

Every year on September 22, fans around the world celebrate Hobbit Day, honoring the birthdays of Bilbo and Frodo, two of literature's most beloved heroes. One of Tolkien's greatest messages is that even the smallest and most ordinary people can make an extraordinary difference when they choose to do what is right.

This September 22, why not celebrate Bilbo’s and Frodo’s birthday like a hobbit? Whether your family has read The Hobbit dozens of times or you're introducing Tolkien's stories for the first time, Hobbit Day is a fun excuse to slow down, enjoy good food, spend time outdoors, and celebrate courage, friendship, and adventure.

Read our new blog post for ideas on how to decorate, dress, eat, and celebrate Hobbit Day like a real hobbit: https://commonsensepress.com/hobbit-day-activities-for-families/

Happy Constitution Day!Learn about the history of the United States of America, including the writing and signing of the...
17/09/2026

Happy Constitution Day!

Learn about the history of the United States of America, including the writing and signing of the Constitution, through quality literature, hands-on activities, games, recipes, and more with our Learning History Through Literature Series.

Grab a copy of our Learning American History Through Literature or Learning World History Through Literature for 20% off using code HISTORY20 before the end of the day!

Get your books here: https://commonsensepress.com/product-category/subject/history/

On Thursday, September 17, we celebrate Constitution Day, remembering the day in 1787 when the U.S. Constitution was sig...
15/09/2026

On Thursday, September 17, we celebrate Constitution Day, remembering the day in 1787 when the U.S. Constitution was signed.

Learn about the history of the United States, including the writing and signing of the Constitution, just in time for Constitution Day! Use code HISTORY20 to receive 20% off our Learning History Through Literature series through 9/17.

With Learning American History Through Literature, your student will immerse themselves in the history of the United States from the Colonial Period through the Postwar Years.

Learning World History Through Literature looks at the history of the world from the Middle Ages through Contemporary History, with an entire chapter dedicated to the American Revolution and the formation of the country.

Get your books here: https://commonsensepress.com/product-category/subject/history/

Today is National Grandparents Day! We want to take this opportunity to show our appreciation for all the grandparents w...
13/09/2026

Today is National Grandparents Day! We want to take this opportunity to show our appreciation for all the grandparents who play such an important role in our lives.

My grandpa recently turned 102, so we have many, many years of memories. One of my favorites is how he used to say, “I can’t get up right now, I’ve got a bone in my leg!”

What is your favorite story about your grandparents?

Want your kids to remember what they learn for years to come? Try singing it! Learn skip counting through Bible songs wi...
10/09/2026

Want your kids to remember what they learn for years to come? Try singing it! Learn skip counting through Bible songs with 100 Sheep for grades 1 – 4.

“This recording is by far a family favorite! Our 6 homeschooled kids, the oldest being 37, still remember these songs and can still sing them. Besides learning math facts, they learned biblical lessons as well. Very well done, and easy for kids as well as adults to memorize. Purchasing another copy for the grandkids! A must have!” - Common Sense Press customer

Grab a copy of the CD: https://commonsensepress.com/product/one-hundred-sheep/

“All human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and hope.” – Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo
10/09/2026

“All human wisdom is contained in these two words: Wait and hope.” – Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

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