Tools Ready to Apply Bloom’s Taxonomy? 25 Aug 202222 Aug 2022 Most of us realize that we want our children and students to be able to reap more from their education than basic facts. In fact, the only education a child…
Site Updates Step-by-Step Guide to Homeschooling ~ Updated 4 Aug 20221 Aug 2022 Our Step-by-Step Guide was the first thing we published back in 2001 when we started our original HomeHearts site. The guide has been frequently updated, but the principles really haven't…
How-To 8 Ways to Easily Teach Art Appreciation 10 Oct 201925 Jul 2022 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 the expense of…
The Finds Interactive Number Chart {Free} 2 Oct 201926 Jul 2022 Here is a great find at ABCYa.com: Interactive Number Chart. Hundred charts provide an excellent, visual way to become familiar with numbers. The hundred chart...is one of the most flexible…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Choosing Materials 19 Jul 201712 Jul 2022 Now that we have our goals in place, it is safe to start finding those tools that will help us reach those goals. Choosing materials can be a daunting task.…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Setting Goals 12 Jul 201712 Jul 2022 We have laid a foundation, thought about what things are important to us when establishing the atmosphere in our homes, and toured the various homeschool methods. Now it's time to…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Tour the Homeschool Methods 28 Jun 20176 Aug 2022 Some of us may find a method of homeschooling that really speaks to us. Perhaps we give it a trial run, before finding out that it will need some tweaking…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Establishing the Atmosphere 21 Jun 201712 Jul 2022 One foundational aspect of educating our children at home that is often overlooked is the learning environment we create. As tutors, mentors, and educators — we are responsible for establishing…
How-To Summer School for Mom: Laying the Foundation 14 Jun 201712 Jul 2022 When we first start educating our children at home, we tend to tackle the most obvious need first: the books. While this is an understandable first choice, it isn't always…
Activities 34 Things to Do With Your Preschooler 6 May 201528 Jun 2022 So you have a natural beginning in mind. Here are 34 concrete ideas or things to do with your preschooler that go hand in hand with the basic natural framework:…
How-To Bloom’s & Critical Thinking: Creating 23 Jan 201322 Aug 2022 The Creating or Synthesis level (Bloom's Taxonomy) reflects an output. A student understands how something works and uses or incorporates that information in creating a new idea. We often see…
How-To Bloom’s & Critical Thinking: Evaluating 9 Jan 201322 Aug 2022 The Evaluating or Evaluation level (Bloom's Taxonomy) reflects the ability to apply judgment, determine the value of something, or justify a position. A student understands how something works and is…
How-To Bloom’s & Critical Thinking: Analyzing 28 Nov 201228 Sep 2022 The Analyzing or Analysis level (Bloom's Taxonomy) reflects the ability to break a whole into parts, to understand how the parts relate to one another or are organized; and additionally,…
How-To Bloom’s & Critical Thinking: Applying 7 Nov 201222 Aug 2022 The Applying or Application level (Bloom's Taxonomy) reflects the ability to apply what has been learned, or to use the information learned in a new way. We often see this…
How-To Incorporating Bloom’s Taxonomy & Critical Thinking 3 Oct 201222 Aug 2022 Want to know a quick way to evaluate how much your child is learning? Where are they on the Bloom's Taxonomy chart? Can they recall, describe, or tell?Can they state…
How-To 10 Ways to Learn During “Car Time” 22 Aug 201225 Jul 2022 To homeschool, we really need to be "home." Regardless, most families spend a great deal of time in the car. Here are 10 ways to learn during "car time." 1.…
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