Kids and teens with ADHD, Autism, and other diagnoses often need time management activities to help them succeed in school and at home.
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85+ Fine Motor Activities for Toddlers- Guaranteed to Keep Them Busy!
As the mom of a 2-year-old, I’m constantly on the lookout for new fine motor activities for toddlers. (Bonus points if they can keep my daughter entertained for more than ten minutes.) I’ve been amassing a list on my notepad for months now, and figured it was high time I shared my wisdom with everyone…
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Working with special needs children
If you wanted to regularly be working with special needs children, you could be a pediatrician, therapist, or even a specialized lawyer. But in our societies, it’s teachers who spend the most time helping these special kiddos. In schools, special education teachers are often the most patient, warm, creative, and predictable people in the building.…
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Understanding the 3 Different Types of Learning Disabilities
There are many different types of learning disabilities out there. There are also a lot of other disorders that aren’t learning disorders but do make learning difficult. How can you tell the difference? A learning disorder is when someone has a hard time learning over a longer-than-normal period of time. To be a true learning…
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Independent Work: 5 Strategies for Encouraging Independence at Home
Today, I’d like to share an excerpt from a play I’m writing titled: “Independent Work in the Homeschool.” Enter CHILDREN CHILD #1: MOM! Mommy! Mom-mom-mom-mooooooom! FRAZZLED MOTHER: What is it? I’m trying to teach your brother about decimals. CHILD #2: I need to ask you a question. CHILD #1: I was here first! FRAZZLED MOTHER:…
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Easy & FUN Homeschool Spanish Curriculum: A TalkBox.Mom Review
Easy and FUN homeschool Spanish curriculum in a surprise box! Check out our review of this unique alternative to foreign language instruction at home.
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Writing Prompt Journal: No Pressure Creative Writing Activities for Kids
A writing prompt journal can be a great way to encourage your kids to write every day – regardless of whether your kid struggles with writing or loves it. Why are writing journals so effective? A journal allows kids to be creative and have fun without the pressure that goes along with more formal writing.…
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Writing Activities for Kids: 10 FUN Ideas to get Your Kids Writing!
Getting kids to write can be stressful, but if you have some fun writing activities to help you and get your kids excited, it can be a fun part of learning. We have a list of 10 fun writing activities (plus a bonus!) to that can be a perfect supplement to your writing instruction. 1.…
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7 Motivational Activities for Students
If you’re struggling with getting a kiddo out of bed, into a seat, and/or doing work once in their seat, try a few of my best motivational activities. Some will help motivate your child to trudge through work they hate. Some will engage students so they start enjoying their subjects. And some are so easy, you can start using them tomorrow!
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Financial Literacy for Kids – A Review of MoneyTime
Teaching financial literacy to kids. A review of MoneyTime, a new online program for kids 10-14 that teaches the basics and beyond. #finances #onlinelearning #financialliteracy
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Homeschool Apps: 7 Educational Tools & Games to Make Your Life Easier
7 BEST homeschool apps for 2020. Learn anything, anytime, anywhere with educational apps – all you need is a phone or tablet. Let’s go! #homeschool #onlineschool #app #education #learnonline
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Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide: 2021 UPDATE
Secular homeschool curriculum guide for parents. Find secular options for online, text, and book base courses in language arts, math, science, history and more! #secularhomeschooling #secularhomeschool #homeschoolcurriculum
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August Writing Prompts: FREE August Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty August Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable May writing prompt calendar! August Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity flowing!…
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July Writing Prompts: FREE July Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty July Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable May writing prompt calendar! July Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity…
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June Writing Prompts: FREE June Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty June Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable June writing prompt calendar! June Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity…
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May Writing Prompts: FREE May Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty May Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable May writing prompt calendar! May Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity…
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April Writing Prompts: FREE April Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty April Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable April writing prompt calendar! April Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity…
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15 Spring STEM Activities
I’m so excited to say goodbye to snow and welcome the new season with some spring STEM activities! Read on for great ideas to get your kids excited about the new season and hands-on learning! Hands-on learning with STEM has really enhanced our homeschool this year. Science has become a really enjoyable part of our…
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March Writing Prompts: FREE March Writing Prompt Calendar!
Twenty March Writing Prompts to inspire elementary students to think, respond, and write! Fun and interactive writing prompts in a variety of topics. Read on to find your FREE printable March writing prompt calendar! March Writing Prompts Encourage your kiddos to imagine, play, and write with these engaging and fun prompts that will get their creativity…
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20 Wacky Wednesday Ideas: Easy, Low Prep Activities & Surprises!
Celebrate Read Across America week with these fun, low-prep Wacky Wednesday ideas! You’ll create a fun and memorable day that will surely become your favorite wacky tradition! Wacky Wednesday is one of our favorite traditions! When I was teaching, Wacky Wednesday was always the week of March 2nd, when we celebrated Read Across America and Dr.…
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