April 28 is National Great Poetry Reading Day, and no one can help students appreciate poetry better than Michael Clay Thompson. His award-winning MCT language arts curriculum helps students explore the beauty of language, enhance their writing skills, and gain a profound understanding of the importance of poetics in great writing. Watch the video in this news post to see Michael explain a poem by Sylvia Plath.

We’re thrilled to announce that the newest book by Michael Clay Thompson, “Poodle and the Art of the Comma,” has won a Mom’s Choice Award! The MCA seal of approval is a reliable reference for choosing top-notch products and services for children and families. We’re incredibly honored to have received yet another of these prestigious awards!

In honor of President’s Day, we’re excited to announce freshly updated versions of Michael Clay Thompson’s Self-Evident Truths Series, a set of three insightful books that delve into pivotal moments in American history. Perfect for middle and high schoolers, each of these books is interdisciplinary in nature, combining history and language arts into a seamless set of lessons on the power of language to shape history.

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re excited to announce the re-release of “Free at Last: The Language of Dr. King’s Dream,” by Michael Clay Thompson, in a newly updated and refreshed version. The book examines in detail Dr. King’s powerful “I Have a Dream” speech and provides a deep dive into the language of what is generally considered the most important modern statement of America’s commitment to the equality of its citizens.

As we mark the bombing of Pearl Harbor eighty-two years ago today, we are reminded of the profound impact that World War II had on countless lives. In remembrance of this historic event, we bring you a poignant and gripping novel that captures the essence of those tumultuous times: “Cassie’s War” by Allan M. Winkler. This novel is not just a historical account; it’s a journey of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery, offering a compelling narrative that vividly portrays the realities faced by children during World War II.

We’re thrilled to announce that Michael Clay Thompson’s “Poodle and the Blue Desert Dunes” has joined the first three Poodle books as a Mom’s Choice Gold Award winner! Across the globe, people rely on the MCA Mother-and-Child Honoring Excellence seal of approval as their trusted guide for selecting high-quality products and services for children and families. We’re honored to have received this award!

Poodle and his friends are back to teach young learners more language arts lessons in the fifth installment of the MCT Poodle series, “Poodle and the Art of the Comma”! This fabulously illustrated story is an exploration of the role of punctuation, particularly the comma, in grammar and writing. Learning language arts has never been so simple, so enjoyable, and so beautiful!

We’re proud to offer three novels for young readers that span the globe and nearly the entirety of human history. Each of these stories offers youngsters a window into a different time and place, a different culture and set of experiences. From a mystery thriller to a sweet semi-autobiographical tale to a redemptive true story of overcoming incredible odds to find happiness, we have something for everyone!

The 2023 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards have been released, and we’re thrilled to announce that the MCT language arts curriculum has won first place in the Comprehensive Language Arts category! The MCT curriculum has won this award multiple times. We’re honored to be trusted by so many homeschooling families. Thank you!

We’re thrilled to announce that all seven levels of the MCT language arts curriculum are now available as PDF eBooks on our website! With the availability of these eBooks, students and their instructors—whether teachers, parents, or other educators—can now access the curriculum easier than ever before. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to have the newest digitized versions of the MCT books!

This Earth Day, we want to share with you a special selection of books that will not only educate but also inspire young minds to care for our planet. These books are filled with fun and engaging activities that will encourage students to learn about the environment and the world around them while having fun at the same time.

Sometimes we get questions about the best way to use Michael Clay Thompson’s Poodle books, so we’ve produced a new video of Michael discussing his intent for the entire Poodle project and his recommendations for the most effective way of implementing the books with children.

The MCT language arts curriculum is an award-winning curriculum no matter which way you choose to use it: in traditional in-person lessons at home or school or in live online classes taught by Michael himself. Thanks to everyone who voted to award Michael these prestigious honors once again!

Michael Clay Thompson has done it again! The third installment of the Poodle series, “Poodle Knows Poetry,” has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services by the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards.