Scientists learn how things work by forming a guess and then testing their assumptions by experimenting. The process usually starts with an …
7 Lessons for Teaching Writing
As Ruth Beechick says, we learn to speak by listening and speaking. So the analogy is: we learn to write by reading and writing. This natural method …
7 Reasons to Read Aloud to Your Children
Most parents understand the importance of reading aloud to their children. For home educators, shared read-aloud experiences become a large part of …
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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, …
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5 Goals for Fitness
Here are 5 simple fitness goals you can pursue individually, as a family, or as a focus for your children and/or students: 1. Move. It is …
5 Natural Ways to Improve Listening Skills
No question, listening is a skill that comes more easily to some of us than it does to others. Nevertheless, listening is a skill that is increasingly …
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8 Ways to Easily Teach Art Appreciation
In a busy homeschool schedule, the first "subjects" to fall by the wayside are usually art, music, and other "extras." But a focus on the practical at …
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The Research Paper: 10 Steps to Writing One
Putting together a research paper is the culmination of a student's previous experience: skills, interests, and writing background. Writing a research …
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