6 Ways to Arrive Home More Relaxed
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: When you haven’t seen your kids all day, it’s important to arrive home in a good mood so you can more easily reconnect with your…
Five Authentic Writing Activities for Children
The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Writing seems to be one of those subjects with which many homeschooling families struggle. Without knowing a homeschooling family very well, you can…
Help for Your Child’s Handwriting
See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Some people say that handwriting isn’t important because so much of today’s communication is digital. I believe teaching handwriting is important for children, and that…
Poetry Activities with Children
The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: While poetry can be a wonderful addition to your language arts and reading studies all year long, April is especially perfect since it…
Enhance Your Relationships with the Art of Active Listening
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: I’ll never forget the conversation. Our five-year-old was trying to tell me something important. I was getting dinner ready and responded with an occasional, “Oh,…
Four Tips for Homeschooling Your Child with ADHD
The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Homeschooling can definitely be challenging. However, when one or more of the children that you have decided to homeschool have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity…
15 Fun Ways to Reinforce Science Concepts for Kids
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Hands-on experiments and activities are usually a hit with any student, but taking a science test…
Five Simple Steps to a Better Homeschool Day
The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Mornings are not my forte nor have they ever been. Deciding to become a teacher, and then ultimately to stay home with my…
Before You Put Too Much Stock in Your Child’s Test Scores, Read This
The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: Emphasis on test scores in schools today has reached fever pitch. Students are drilled on how to answer questions, time is spent taking practice…
Learning Activities for the Book If You Give a Pig a Pancake
The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: One of my favorite things when I was teaching were the years that I spent as a school librarian. Not only did I…