If you enjoyed PART ONE of my series on outdoor learning activities, you’ve come to the right place for more! Most of these activities are broad enough to appeal to many age groups, and can be done with multiple ages. If you’d like to learn more about how to get all your kids of various…
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You’ve all heard how educational outdoor activities can be for our kids. However, when you actually stop to think of ideas, it’s easy to get stumped! (Pun completely intended, of course.) The next time you want to take your tykes outside for some enriching outdoor play, break out this list and its counterpart, 10 MORE…
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Filling out an executive functioning checklist was a common task for me as a teacher. Every year, I’d have at least a handful of children being evaluated for ADHD, Autism, a learning disability, anxiety, or other conditions that might manifest themselves at least partially with executive dysfunction. While I was trained and familiar with the…
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3 excellent reasons to pick Logic of English Foundations for Kindergarten! #homeschoolcurriculum #homeschool #homeschooling #learningtoread #raisingreaders
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50+ FUN executive functioning activities and skill builders for kids of all ages!
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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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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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Fun for kids and easy for parents, WriteShop Primary is an excellent choice for teaching writing. I am so psyched to use it this year! This engaging, hands-on program will help your child become a better writer and make the entire process stress-free.
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Last time I wrote about kindergarten homeschool curriculum, I had a list as long as my arm. This time around, I need to keep it SIMPLE. In fact for my youngest child’s kindergarten year, we’re only using two things. For a full list of your secular homeschool curriculum options, see our Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide.…
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Whether or not you should create a homeschool report card is a very personal decision. Here are some tips for creating a system that honors your family’s values while still providing meaningful feedback for your child.
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10 incredible dry ice STEM activities for kids! Science experiments and projects that will make your kids go WOW! #stem #stemeducation #dryice #scienceexperiments #science
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Many parents of children with ADHD rate mornings as the single most stressful part of their day. But never fear! Here are some time-tested tricks to create stress-free morning routines for any kid with ADHD.
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If you’re the parent of a child struggling with anxiety, let me offer you a big internet hug and some comfort. Things can get better, even when it doesn’t feel like it. There are a number of activities for children with anxiety that help them cope better and you feel like you’re helping.
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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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Choosing the right curriculum is a challenge – especially if you have a child who is struggling. Check out the top 3 reasons we chose WriteShop as our homeschool writing curriculum – and why it might be the BEST choice for you, too.
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Have no fear, you brave parent blessed with many children! While it might take some more organization and structure, you can homeschool your large family as well as any other parent can homeschool their one kid.
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3 reasons we chose All About Reading for learning to read. An Orton-Gillingham based program with open-and-go, short, hands-on lessons.
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15 great sensory toys for ADHD by category. Find what your kids need to stim so that they can stay calm and focused during school times.
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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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Online Math Curriculum in an App?!? In only 15 minutes a day? Skeptical? Check out our no holds barred Smartick review.
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