If your child has difficulty in school it may not be anything more than a case of his or her learning style matching up with the way the subject is being taught. Children, as well as adults, have different styles of learning. What is easy for one child may be difficult for another. Three Basic Learning Styles There are three…
College-bound students have a lot of pressure to perform well on the biggest tests of their lives, the ACT or SAT. Many programs allow students to take practice tests earlier in high school. These allow students to have a general idea of how they’ll do on the “real test” during their junior or senior years of high school. Ideally, preparation…
Math pairs so well with technology, but it’s hard to know which apps will help enhance your middle school math curriculum. We’ve tried and tested them for you! Here are 6 apps for middle school mathematicians that are sure to get an A+ in your classroom! 6 Apps for Middle School Mathematicians 1. Photomath Available on Apple devices and Google…
I have been asked quite a few times to provide tips for memorization. While it is best for kids to understand the how, some things, like spelling and multiplication facts, may take a long time to commit to memory without exercise. There are a ton of fun games online, but if you want to do some games at home, here are a…
This post may contain affliate links Children books are not just for the toddler set. In fact, they are perfect tools for teaching six-trait writing to middle schoolers! From finding voice to conveying the right imagery through compelling figurative language and word choice, books that are traditionally used with Pre-K can be just the ticket in helping learners with ideas,…
Battle Creek, Michigan is a few hours away from Metro Detroit, but well worth a day trip for homeschool families. With tons of great history in this community, everyone should plan a trip for the reasons listed below! 5 Reasons To Field Trip To Battle Creek Visit The Sojourner Truth Institute. When teaching about the history of slavery and the…
Are you the parent, the teacher, or both? This is something many parents struggle with when choosing to homeschool. This list of Tips For Juggling Parenting While Homeschooling is ideal for helping you manage both at the same time. There is no need to fear to take on the role of teacher at all! Tips For Juggling Parenting While Homeschooling…
Halloween themed preschool lesson plans. Arts and crafts, games, math, science, group time activities, songs and snack ideas. Halloween Theme Goals: Halloween Safety Halloween is associated with spider, witches, goblins and ghosts. Halloween is a day we dress up and go trick or treating. Halloween can be scary and fun!! Books from Amazon.com Theme books and ideas: Halloween Activities Halloween…
Fall themed preschool lesson plans. Arts and crafts, games, math, science, group time activities, songs and snack ideas. Art Balloon Jack o Lanterns Blow up an orange balloon and let the child use a black marker, stickers, or finger paint to create facial features. Ask the child how does the jack o lantern feel? Paper Plate Pumpkins Have your child paint a…
Back to School Supplies – preschool lesson plans Pencils Supply the children with a wide variety of pencils for the children to count or to sort. The children can sort the pencils by color, shape, size. The children can line the pencils up from shortest to longest. Supply the children with a large number of pencils and have the children…
