Here are 7 handy scopes and sequences, but first a few tips on how to use them.
Interacting With Literature: Idioms
Interacting with literature. Idioms allow us to convey meaning in an interesting and brief way.
10 Educational Benefits of Board Games ~ Plus Recommendations
10 benefits of playing board games along with 21 educational games we have enjoyed.
5 Tips for Creating a Reading List
Reading is the backbone of learning. When educating at home or tutoring, good literature can be the backbone of your curriculum (or course of study). The task becomes creating a great reading list. Here are our six tips for creating a reading list: Tips for Creating a Reading List 1. Include the Youngest Start early. […]
What Type of Learner Do You Have
People learn things in different ways. Some learn by watching demonstrations. Some learn better with diagrams and charts. Still others learn best by getting in there and doing something. By understanding how our students learn best, we can present new concepts in a more effective way. The first thing you’ll want to do is determine […]
The Benefits of Home Education (and what to do next)
Everything you need to know about home education along with resources to get you started.
10 Favorite How-Tos {2019–2020}
Ten favorite How-Tos from the archives: 1. Skill Subjects vs. Content Subjects {The Key to Simplifying} 2. Teach a Child to Read: The Natural Way 3. Language Arts the Natural Way: Narrating 4. 14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Character Sketch 5. 10 Ways to Use Notebooking: #3 […]
10 Things to Put in Your Nature Journal
Spring is a great time to get outside and observe. If you are ready to take it to the next level — keep a nature journal! We have provided suggestions for 10 things to put in your nature journal. But first, you may be wondering what value your children (or you) will find in nature […]
7 Steps to Scientific Research
Scientists learn how things work by forming a guess and then testing their assumptions by experimenting. The process usually starts with an observation that leads to a question. Here are 7 steps students can take when performing scientific research. The Scientific Method in a Nutshell At its very simplest the scientific method distills down […]
7 Lessons for Teaching Writing
We learn to write by reading and writing. This natural method of learning to write is actually the MOST effective way to learn.
7 Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Children
Research indicates there is a great benefit in continuing to read aloud to our children long after they can read for themselves. 7 reasons you want to read aloud to your children.
5 Steps to Developing a Lifelong Learner
Hey, that’s the point, right? We all want to be able to learn anything for ourselves. And we want to keep learning our entire lives. So, as educators, how do we encourage lifelong learning? Here are 5 simple steps — things to focus on when developing a lifelong learner: 1. Exploration Lifelong learners are […]
