Do you have a student that is still working on learning punctuation? Or need a refresher? Grab this Monster Skill Builder Activity. Most English or language Arts programs include a lesson in punctuation but sometimes having a specific lesson to teach punctuation can help solidify understanding. This Monster Punctuation Skill Builder hone reviews: Declarative Sentences …
I love maps and I love teaching geography. I’m always amazed when I watch the National GeoBee, the knowledge those students have of the world is outstanding…. I’m over here like… The Himalayas are where?? So I try really hard to make geography fun for our kiddos so that they take an interest when they …
We have been working on counting money for months at our house. It’s a skill that is necessary to learn and the earlier they learn it, the better. If you have trouble motivating your kiddos to learn money, give them some real life reasons they need to learn it. Ice-Cream truck, snack bar at a …
We are finishing up our series on Setting up a homeschool Co-op by ending with the nitty gritty of registering for classes and other necessary paperwork. While your group is unique in your needs and culture, most groups will need to have some kind of process for registration as well as a system for keeping …
At least twice a year our co-op is on the hunt for new teachers and classes. And at least twice a year our admin spends a significant amount of time trying to convince parents that they would make great teachers. More often than not, it’s not so much that they don’t want to teach but …
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Okay this post might be a bit of an exaggeration, because I actually believe that anyone can homeschool with a pencil and a library card. But what fun is there in that? So I have created this Homeschool Supply List- Essentials Every Homeschooler Needs- Because… sometimes I like people to boss me around and just …
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If your student is struggling to learn their math facts, you have probably found yourself frustrated and wanting to pull your hair out more than a few times. I didn’t think my children would ever learn their multiplication facts! I’m certain at the time, I had invested in just about every program out there and …
The poem, The Night before Christmas is not only a Christmas favorite, but also one of the most well known poems in America. It was originally titled A Visit or A Visit From St. Nicholas and was first published anonymously on Dec. 23, 1823, in a Troy, New York newspaper called The Sentinel. In 1837 a man …
I love the story of The Little Drummer Boy. It makes me feel all Christmasy inside and it’s one of my favorite songs to listen to during the Christmas season. I love this version from Pentatonix. Oh and definitely this one from for King and Country. The song The Little Drummer boy has a fascinating …
Can you already hear the Nutcracker music just from reading the title? I think it’s the most iconic Christmas sound. Today’s Grab and Go Lesson is focused on the story of The Nutcracker. I still laugh about a time a few years ago when I took my kids to go see a showing of the …
