Beyond the Page Blog

The Creative Process

We recommend Michael Arndt's Toy Story 3 talk: it shows how great stories form through drafts, feedback, failure, and revision. It includes early footage, candid criticism, and a brief profanity warning—preview if needed.

by Keith A. Howe

Space to Build

We pair step-by-step practice with open-ended play, giving repeated chances to choose, experiment, and revise so children develop creativity as a practiced way of thinking.

by Keith A. Howe

Evaluating Curriculum for Critical Thinking

Beyond the Page builds critical thinking more completely than any other homeschool or distance learning curriculum available.

by Keith A. Howe

Teaching Children How to Think

We make critical thinking central. We ask analytical questions, build thinking into every assignment, and teach students to analyze, support, and form thoughtful conclusions.

by Keith A. Howe

The Power of the Page in a Digital World

We prepare children for a digital future by prioritizing slow, analog learning—books, handwriting, and real projects—that build attention, memory, reasoning, and clear expression.

by Keith A. Howe

Grit: Passion and Perseverance

We build grit by cultivating interest, deliberate practice, meaningful purpose, and growth-focused hope so students pursue long-term goals and improve.

by Kim A. Howe, M.S.

Meaningful Learning Builds Focus

We train children's focus through active, integrated, literature-based, hands-on, project learning that builds sustained attention, purposeful engagement, and habits for lasting accomplishment.

by Kim A. Howe, M.S.

A Device for Every Student?

We prioritize hands-on projects, real books, and conversation so children learn by doing; technology supports learning occasionally, but never replaces deep, active engagement.

by Keith A. Howe

Using Technology to Enable Growth

Visions In Education's partnership with Beyond the Page enhances distance learning by offering engaging, personalized curriculum efficiently, reducing administrative tasks for teachers and families. This collaboration streamlines operations and supports varied learning styles, helping students succeed in their educational paths.

by Keith A. Howe

Social Studies Through the Years

See a high-level overview of the subjects that Beyond the Page covers in social studies from kindergarten through middle school.

by Keith A. Howe

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