How to Determine if Your Child is Ready to Learn Coding and Where to Start The number of jobs in STEM fields is consistently increasing in the employment sector. There is no doubt that providing children with an early understanding of the world of work will greatly benefit them in terms of preparing for the competitive job market. If you have no knowledge of coding yourself but still want … [Read more...]
Homeschool Geography and History Curriculum for Sixth-Grade Students
Are you cutting corners when it comes to teaching your sixth-grade child history and geography as part of their homeschooling? If so, don’t feel too bad. Many parents relegate these topics to a lower priority. At present, it is necessary to take action and devise a curriculum that is full of engaging and useful information. Bear in mind that what is suitable for one homeschooled sixth-grader … [Read more...]
Best Math Games for Kids That Are Fun to Play
What do you think are the best math games for kids? Are they the ones that are the most fun? The ones that are the most educational? Or maybe it’s a combination of both! We have compiled 25 of the highest quality math games that provide hours of amusement and learning. With a variety of engaging math games from straightforward addition and subtraction to more intricate multiplication and … [Read more...]
Virtual field trips for middle school science
What is a virtual tour and how does it work? Virtual tours are a way for students to explore different places around the world without having to leave their home or classroom. Virtual tours give students the opportunity to explore and learn at their own pace. While they are exploring, they are able to get closer to nature or artifacts that would not be easily accessible. Virtual tours … [Read more...]
The Best Virtual Field Trips to Take Right Now
Amazing virtual field trips to national parks are possible with current technology. If your family has always dreamed of touring the national parks, you can do so from the comfort of your home. The following are some of the most exquisite virtual field trips for middle school students. The reason these parks are family favorites is because they are enjoyable for all ages. They’re … [Read more...]
The Gregorian Calendar History
Are you an electronic calendar person or a paper calendar person? Is it wrong to be both? There are so many calendars to keep up with that are online - the kids sports teams keep everyone informed of changes to practice times on a Google Calendar; any time I have a business meeting, all the details get filled out automatically on my laptop & sync to my phone. Hard to beat that for … [Read more...]
How Handwriting Develops
Handwriting is more than just making letters on a page. In order to be successful, students must first be able to control small movements with their fingers, hands, and wrists, as well as being able to coordinate what they see with what they do with their hands. Each child develops differently, so there is no specific timeline for when they will develop pre-writing skills. Experts have suggested … [Read more...]
Pre Writing Skills – The Write Stuff for learning to write essays
Below are some prewriting strategies you can use to help your students: - brainstorming - using a graphic organizer - doing a prewriting activities and how to use them. By breaking the writing process up into manageable tasks, your students will be more successful. The most effective way to start teaching writing is by having students do a lot of prewriting. I've compiled a list of … [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...]
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...]