Does thinking about teaching math keep you up at night? Do you wrestle with wondering if your child is ready to begin formal math lessons? Or are you wading through a mountain of curriculum catalogs looking for that perfect math curriculum to help your struggling student? I hope this article […]
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Swimming with the Sharks, Jellyfish, Manta Rays, and Sea Lions!
Growing up in Southern California, I was fortunate to live not far from the Pacific Ocean. I spent many summer days at various beaches, but my mother would also take us on day trips to witness the yearly migration of the California gray whales. Ocean excursions like these are just […]
Read MoreWhat We Perform, We Remember
Are you thinking ahead for the next school year or re-evaluating your current year? I’d like to share some tips and techniques to help you include a hands-on component in your homeschool. Now, just so you know, I love to read! When my boys were younger, I always read history […]
Read MoreIntegrating Math Into Everyday Life
It is no secret that many students suffer from math anxiety. For some, the sight of a math problem on the page simply causes the brain to go into lock-up. After this happens, the student will simply guess about how to proceed with the problem rather than actually think about […]
Read MoreNature Study Ideas
My kids and I love nature studies. My assistant, Andrea and her family love nature as well. Here are a few things we have come up with together: 1. Find a local field guide. Some nature centers sell field guides which are incredibly helpful in actually identifying plants and animals. […]
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Teaching Writing
Writing provides an opportunity for us to communicate with people we may never meet face to face. Helping children become effective writers will equip them to share their ideas and their feelings—and perhaps even influence others. However, many people—children and adults alike—find writing to be a stressful challenge. Writing instruction […]
Read MoreGetting Started with Nature Journaling
Have you wanted to explore nature journaling with your kids, but you’re not sure how to start? Never fear! We’ve got your back. In this article we’ll answer all the nature journaling questions you’ve been dying to ask. What’s the deal with nature journaling anyway? It seems like nature journaling […]
Read MoreIntroducing a Foreign Language Through Picture Books (Even If You Don’t Speak the Language)
Exposure to a foreign language deepens a child’s academic and emotional development in many meaningful ways, and sharing foreign language picture books is a wonderful way introduce a new language to your little ones. Reading aloud in a foreign language offers all the same benefits as reading aloud in your […]
Read MoreCollege Prep: Math!
Have you ever wished you could purchase a curriculum called “Work Ethic”? Are you looking for the perfect product to teach “Study Skills”? We all want our children to grow up to become hard working adults but it doesn’t happen by accident. A work ethic is taught through hard work. […]
Read More4 Reasons to Make Latin a Part of Your Homeschool
As a busy homeschool parent with so much to study and so little time, learning a dead language like Latin might seem like a waste of time. Why not study something more practical like Spanish? It turns out there are many compelling reasons to prioritize Latin as part of your […]
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