Useful tips to motivate your child to learn a new language

For what it’s worth, we already know the advantages of being at least bilingual. We also know that it’s great to start teaching your child a foreign language at a young age. But what most parents struggle with is finding the right methods and keeping their children enthusiastic and engaged so they can learn a…

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Looking For Ways To Boost Your Child’s Learning Outside Of School? Here Are A Few Ideas

After what felt like an incredibly long winter and a spring that was just as difficult, summer is finally here. We have all been through an awful lot over the last year or so, but it looks like things are starting to return to normal, and we are getting out there and making the most…

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Advice for Moms: How to Organize Proper Study Space for Your Child

We all know how easy it is to get distracted when you are working or studying at home. Even for grown-ups, it is sometimes difficult to stay focused and finish their tasks at one sitting, let alone a child. Due to the COVID threat, many schools have been closed or, at least, allow parents to…

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Since the Covid-19 Outbreak, Online Learning Has Become Paramount

The coronavirus disease outbreak has forced schools, colleges, and universities to close, causing significant societal disruption. Most of them had closed before there was even a case in an attempt to keep kids, as well as the whole community safe. Without the closure of educational establishments, health care professionals would have had a harder life.…

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Homeschool language arts options {and what we’re doing…for now}

Language arts is one of my very favorite subjects, both as a student myself and as a homeschooler. For that reason, I've spent a lot of time considering different curriculum and "perfecting" our approach. (And by perfecting, I mean what we're doing is working so far for our two oldest...who knows what will happen as the rest…

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Why Virtual Classrooms are as Unequal as Physical Ones

As early as in 2010, when online courses started to gain popularity, most teachers were excited about the opportunities online education can give to all students, no matter their social status. However, a recent study has shown that online education has failed to meet those expectations. Money issues that have held back most low-income boys…

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4 Innovative Ways to Teach Your Kids at Home

Homeschooling often divides opinions as parents think very strongly about it. Some parents see it as a significant advantage, while others believe it hampers a child's education. Regardless of homeschooling's pros and cons, many of you find yourself in a position where you can't avoid it. The schools have been shut, and you have to play…

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Do Montessori Toys Help with Child Development?

Child development is one of the most sensitive aspects of growing. This is a stage where children should explore new things that can help them perfect their skills early. Therefore, it is the responsibility of a parent to ensure that the child is well equipped so that it can be more exposed. This does not…

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What is a classical Christian education?

Each summer we attend a Classical Conversations practicum, where my vision for our homeschool is strengthened, our kids get to do a fun academic camp, and I participate in training for my role as an Essentials tutor. This year we're participating in a practicum close to my mom's, and I've updated this post from a…

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Bookmaking for Kids: Accordion Envelope Books

The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Bookmaking is a simple and fun way to get kids excited about reading and writing. When I was an elementary school teacher, bookmaking was always a favorite activity. I've recently started making books with my five year old, and he is now obsessed! Simple accordion envelope…

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