What is Game-Based Learning? New ideas and concepts There is a constant discussion ongoing regarding what the current generation should be provided with by schools in order to adequately satisfy their requirements. Annually, teachers confront fresh terms, thoughts, and ideas that seem like the lone solution for all of the dilemmas faced in education. Education is not a problem with a … [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...]
Deschooling – The First Step to a Homeschool Lifestyle
What is deschooling? Taking a break from traditional education before taking up homeschooling is an idea that is encapsulated in the concept of deschooling. A transition period is occurring after exiting a classroom environment. This is an opportunity for children to explore activities they have an affinity for and embrace their innate curiosity about the world. It’s also for you, their … [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...]
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Succeed in Online Classes
Whether you are homeschooling your children, or helping them with virtual school, you might be helped by some ways elementary school teachers keep kids engaged. Most people have fond memories of elementary school. The experiences we fondly remember from childhood are playing with friends on the playground, being great at tetherball, and gossiping and giggling on the monkey bars. We often … [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...]
Homeschooling the Early Years
WHEN DO FORMAL LESSONS BEGIN? The school age for many states is six years old. If you child is under the age of six on September 1st, 15th, or whatever date the state has chosen, you are not legally required to do any formal education yet. Children in those states who are under the age of 6 are of compulsory school age if they have already been enrolled in public school. You can wait … [Read more...]
K-12 Education Challenges That Online Learning Can Overcome
K-12 Education Challenges And Their eLearning Solutions Many aspects of the education system have been changed by the global pandemic. What are some ways that K-12 learning professionals and school administrators can address the new challenges they are facing while still dealing with the ones they faced before the COVD outbreak? This guide provides tips on how to use academic eLearning solutions … [Read more...]
To Homeschool Successfully, Technology is a Huge Help
When we decided to homeschool, the kids were still toddlers and we were mostly involved in playgroups, rather than school groups. Our group happened to be primarily Waldorf focused, so technology was totally off the table - which was great for kids that age. I did start to notice as they got older how helpful it was for me to have technology around, though. I never liked sitting behind a computer … [Read more...]
Homeschool Styles
Methods and Approaches to Homeschooling There are many benefits to homeschooling, including the ability to tailor the program to fit the needs of your family. This can include outdoor explorations, reading books, or even working on individualized education programs at a table. It's great to have a homeschooling style that works well with your family's lifestyle. There are some disadvantages to … [Read more...]