Apple Taste Test Sep 15, 2021 Teaching Tips & More There is one thing that comforts me while I grieve that summer is finally over, and it is a Honeycrisp apple. My mouth just is all kinds of happy when I taste that juicy, sweet, crisp bite. Apple Activities Apple Lessons Apple Taste Test Autumn Lessons For Parents Homeschool Homeschool Lessons Lessons with Fall Read more
How to Help Kids Develop a Growth Mindset Sep 2, 2021 Teaching Tips & More You may have heard your child’s teachers discussing the idea of fostering a growth mindset in their classroom. It sounds like a great approach to helping children cope with emotions, but what does that really mean, and how can you encourage a growth mindset at home? For Parents Homeschool growth mindset parenting raising children social and emotional learning Read more
How to Teach Your Child to Read Using Phonics Games Jul 12, 2021 Teaching Tips & More Teach your child to read by introducing phonics games and reading activities at home. Phonics plays an important role in teaching children to read. It helps children understand that certain letter combinations make specific sounds. Once children understand a specific phonics pattern (word family) they can identify new words that use that same word pattern. Practicing phonemic awareness at home helps children decode words and increases their word recognition, which ultimately increases their reading fluency. First Grade Reading For Parents Homeschool Homeschool Phonics Homeschool Reading Kinder Phonics Kindergarten Reading Learning to Read Phonics Phonics Activities Phonics At Home Phonics Games Preschool Phonics Reading At Home Teaching Your Child Read more
Are We There Yet? A Parent’s Road Trip Survival Guide and DIY Travel Binder May 24, 2021 Teaching Tips & More Summer break is here, and for some families, that means ROAD TRIP! Whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a week-long excursion, anyone traveling with kids knows how important it is to have travel activities at the ready. For Parents Homeschool Lesson Ideas Road Trip Activities for Kids Summer Activities Kids Summer Journaling Summer Learning Activities Summer Reading Tip For Traveling With Children Travel Binder For Kids Traveling with Kids Read more
Fun Phonics Activities and Games Apr 1, 2021 Teaching Tips & More Teach your students to read with phonics worksheets, activities, and games. Build strong reading foundations in kinder, first grade, and second grade students. Basic Phonics Classroom Strategies Homeschool Homeschool Phonics Lesson Ideas Phonics Activities Phonics Games Phonics Worksheets Read more
100 Sample Report Card Comments and 5 Strategies for Simplifying Report Cards Feb 10, 2021 Teaching Tips & More I don’t know any teacher who looks forward to doing report cards. This time always seems to be packed to the max with additional testing days and long to-do lists. Despite this, report cards are an im... Classroom Strategies Common Core For Parents Homeschool Lesson Ideas Trends & Tips Read more
Teaching Kids Art: Learning About Texture with Paint Jan 16, 2021 Teaching Tips & More Help children learn new avenues of expression and creativity using art. Art is a wonderful activity that helps children to learn the importance of taking risks and solving problems. In the words of He... For Parents Homeschool Lesson Ideas Read more
See It, Say It, Write It! A Guide to Learning Math Facts Jan 12, 2021 Teaching Tips & More Learning multiplication facts for primary students can be fast and fun when all the senses are involved. “See It, Say It, Write It” ensures students will be able to easily memorize these facts for lif... Classroom Strategies Common Core For Parents Homeschool Lesson Ideas Trends & Tips Read more
What Type of Learner Is Your Child? Dec 30, 2020 Teaching Tips & More Every child learns differently and will respond to different teaching strategies depending on his or her learning style. Some students will excel with hands-on activities, while others prefer quiet re... Activities Art Lessons Art Projects Back To School Classroom Ideas Creative Writing Homeschool STEM STEM At Home Writing Lessons Read more
Why Reading Nonfiction Is Important and How to Teach It – Free Reading Comprehension Lessons Dec 30, 2020 Teaching Tips & More Reading nonfiction makes up the majority of the reading curriculum, from kindergarten all the way through high school. Students’ classes outside of English, such as science, history, or math, use prim... Classroom Strategies Common Core For Parents Homeschool Lesson Ideas Trends & Tips Read more