Most Important Life Skills for Teens Teens should focus on developing skills that will last them a lifetime, not just on getting good grades in high school and into a top college. High school should be a time when teens learn how to become independent, productive members of society who know how to both survive and thrive without help. While the high school itself helps teens develop some … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Homeschooling in Winter
Seasoned homeschoolers know that winter can be a tough time to keep kids on track. With shorter days and the added stress of the holidays, it can be hard to keep everyone motivated. But don't worry, this is just a phase and things will eventually get back to normal. Sometime, the best way to deal with winter weather changes is to change your routine a bit and include fun activities … [Read more...]
Best Apps for Students With Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a difference in the way people process information that can make it harder to spell and read. It doesn't mean that people with dyslexia are less smart than others, they just learn in a different way. Most school instruction relies heavily on reading and writing, so early on learners with dyslexia are at risk of doing worse in school than their potential suggests. This is … [Read more...]
How Interest-Led Learning Can Jump Start Your Homeschool
Many of us are homeschooling because we see that the type of learning required in public schools don't work for our own kids. Problem is, when we bring them home, we often try teaching them in the way WE want to learn, not always the way THEY want to learn. Once you open yourself to learning about your kids and their personal learning styles, your homeschool can become less … [Read more...]
20 Pieces of Wisdom For Life After High School
Now that school has ended and graduation is over, you may be feeling overwhelmed with all the advice you're getting from friends and family. If you just want to party and relax, that's fine, but first make sure you take some time to learn these important life lessons. Important Words Of Wisdom For Life After High School At this point in your life you will have to make a lot of … [Read more...]
What Extracurricular Activities Should I do in High School?
What Extracurricular Activities Should I do in High School? The later years of high school can be very busy for students, especially as they get closer to graduation and have to start thinking about college applications. One source of stress for seniors is realizing that they don't have enough extracurricular activities on their resumes. However, there are many extracurricular … [Read more...]
How to help your child learn to read
You can never start too early to introduce your child to books and reading. If you are wondering how you can best prepare your preschooler for their steps into reading or want to help support your school aged child in developing their reading skills, then this guide is here to offer you a helping hand. WHEN DO KIDS LEARN TO READ? Not every child needs to read early. The information … [Read more...]
Simple Tips for Homeschooling While Traveling
Tips for before you leave home Talk about homeschooling before you leave for your trip. Make sure to tell your children that you will be homeschooling them on the trip. That way, it won't come as such a surprise when you start doing schoolwork!!! They may have imagined a glorious, school free trip! Look into the various types of home schooling so you can pick the one that works best for … [Read more...]
Learning Math Through Play
You can learn mathematics while also playing, especially in kindergarten classrooms. A recent study found that teachers are increasingly under pressure to deliver academically focused activities in kindergarten, at the expense of free playtime. The study found that, on average, for every 30 minutes of free play, kindergartners are now engaged in two to three hours of lessons and test prep. … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned While Camping
In today's world, we are constantly inundated with new technology and opportunities for entertainment. We often take for granted our own abilities, and instead blame our lack of time or hectic lifestyles for not being able to explore more. Camping provides an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. It is a great teacher, and this article discusses some important life lessons you can … [Read more...]