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The Best Books for New Homeschoolers
For parents who are newcomers to homeschooling or are just considering the idea, how-to books can be goldmines of information. The trick is to glean what will work for your family, and leave the rest. Here are some great resources. The Best Books for New Homeschoolers Cathy Duffy’s 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Duffy…
Free Online Resources for Teaching Geography and a Giveaway!
We know the words “fun” and “Geography” don’t generally go together. But we bet you’d agree that they should! Get great ideas for a geography-rich classroom, discover lessons and activities to help increase your kid’s knowledge on geography!
Free Printable Homeschool Planner Worksheet for High School
One of the most common struggles parents face when homeschooling high schoolers is helping them learn how to manage their time and priorities effectively. It’s a skill that will help them now and later in life.Teaching your child how to organize and manage his or her time is one of the most valuable skills you can teach. Not only will it help prepare them for college and work, but it will also give them a sense of security and control in knowing exactly what is expected each day.
It took a bit of trial and error but by the time my oldest daughter was in her “junior” year (I use the term loosely. I know you homeschool parents know what I mean, though), we finally found a system that worked for us. Based on what I created for my own children, I worked with a designer (because, no, I’m really not good at fancy graphic design) to make one for you and your high schooler.
How to Teach Perfect Writing
With the rapid expansion of the Internet, it is clear that the quality of English writing—both American and British—has taken a dive for the worst. “Netspeak” is obtrusively taking over most electronic communications, making good writing practices increasingly scarce. With such a strong influence the Internet has over the world today, it is no wonder it’s a struggle to help our children make good writing a habit. Even the most intelligent and successful business leaders seem small and insignificant when they distribute e-mails full of spelling errors and non-capitalized sentences. It’s more vital than ever to teach our children to write well before they are released into a relentless and competitive world.
The best way to learn to write is to practice. People learn best by making mistakes and correcting them for themselves. The following method of teaching writing enforces that very concept. It will work for established writers who need to polish their skills, and it will work for the struggling student too. Whether you are working with just one child at home or in a co-op class, you can teach anyone to be a better writer with a little patience and a lot of persistence.
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The Educational Benefits of Pokemon Go
Educational Benefits of Pokemon Go | Have you ever considered the possible educational benefits of Pokemon Go and tried to encourage your kids to play the game for this purpose?
Using Board Games to Teach Critical Thinking Skills
New and used board games can become wonderful learning tools in a homeschool environment through reinforcing many areas of curriculum while children are having fun. Board games can be divided into many categories depending on their objectives and methods of play. For older students games that offer scenarios are often the most entertaining, while younger…
Healthy Carrot Walnut Muffin Recipe
Muffins are a lot of fun to make and even more fun to eat. This healthy muffin recipe using carrots and walnuts is dairy-free too. It’s great for breakfast or a quick snack. Healthy Muffin Recipe Vegan Carrot Walnut Muffins Ingredients: ¼ cup oil (coconut/sunflower) ¼ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼…
Audiobooks as Teaching Tools {Giveaway}
Technology and education have formed a rather unique relationship and as technology continues to develop so will it impact learning. Take for example audiobooks, they are becoming widely available at different price points so as to provide affordable options for people. These portable devices are also making education a unique and individual experience; individual in that…
The Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Cupcake Recipe
Oh, hello chocolate! This recipe is to. die. for. The Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Cupcake recipe is a made-from-scratch chocolate cupcake using Smuckers fudge in the batter and topped with a homemade frosting of extra rich chocolate. Seriously. Yum. The Best Ever Chocolate Fudge Cupcake Recipe Cupcake Ingredients: 1 3/4 C Flour 2 C Sugar…
How to Help Your Child Deal with Math Anxiety
Math anxiety is a negative emotional response that prevents people from being able to comprehend math or to do math problems. Essentially, it is an emotional problem. However, since it hampers a person’s ability to learn math and to solve math problems, it becomes a mental issue because people with it think they are incapable…