10 Tips For Good Study Skills- One of the main things that kids struggle with during their school years are proper study habits. Developing a habit can take a couple of weeks, so be consistent, and implement these ten tips to help them study better.
12 Great Memory Tricks for Students- Students are required to remember a lot of information. There's material (facts, concepts, ideas, formulas, etc) for tests, answering questions in class, and understanding concepts that will prepare them for the next session or year of classes. Having a good memory can help your child ace assignments and score enviable grades. The good news is, they can learn to improve their memory.
A Day In The Homeschool Life- Homeschooling families differ in what works for each, just like all families differ. I thought it would be fun to chronicle an average day in the life of the Easterling family...
And So It Begins- Although we got our feet wet this summer, we are now "officially" homeschooling! (according to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that is). The bus paused in front of my house this morning, but the boys took no notice...we were having breakfast and singing instead.
Back to School...um, I Mean Home- That time of year is rapidly approaching. If it is not so evident in the
weather yet, just check out your local store. The stocks of sunglasses
and swim goggles are being rapidly replaced by backpacks and
notebooks. Yup, snuck up on you, didn't it? It's "Back to School"
time! Just not at my house, as of this year.
Coloring Snow - Fun Winter Learning- Who needs a rainy day when you
have a snowy day! Create you own
winter wonderland with colorful
buckets of snow. This is an easy
and entertaining way to teach kids
about primary and secondary colors
while they giggle and smile.
Day Trips - A Visit to the Zoo- Almost all children enjoy a trip to
the zoo. You can use zoos to
encourage your child's interest in
the natural world and to introduce
children to the many fascinating
forms of life. Find out some ways to
help make the most of your trip
here!
Deciding To Homeschool- Switching to the homeschool environment is one of the biggest decisions
a mother can make for her child. The decision can stem from a variety of
reasons; bad "school" experiences, bad "teacher experiences", an
educated decision can come about if you have researched homeschooling
before your children ever need to enter school.
Fun Space Facts- Whether it's Astronomy Day, Space Day or just any old day, these fun space facts are a great way to discuss a little science with your kids.
Have We Made the Right Decision?- Switching to the homeschool environment is one of the biggest
decisions a mother can make for her child. The decision can stem from
a variety of reasons; bad "school" experiences, bad "teacher experiences",
an educated decision can come about if you have researched homeschooling
before your children ever need to enter school.
Homeschooling & Grades- Like everything else in homeschooling, the subject of grades seems to have as many variations as there are people who homeschool: from those who choose to eliminate grades entirely, to those who give A’s arbitrarily and everything in between.
Homeschooling - Can You Handle It?- Are you and your children cut out for home school? Homeschooling your own child has its advantages and disadvantages, but with total control you have the flexibility to teach your child values that cannot be taught in a public classroom.
Homeschooling Babies & Toddlers- To be honest, when I first started researching this topic, nigh on almost three years (has it been that long already?), there wasn't much out there to find. It took me almost as long to formulate in my mind something coherent enough for other people to understand even the concept of homeschooling a child who isn't normally considered old enough to be "schooled".
Learning From Life- Confused about different techniques for homeschooling? It can be quite an adventure to try to teach your children at home. Fortunately, there are a lot of informative sites, guides, and articles available online to help you.
Lessons by the Gulf- The tourists were remarking on his knowledge and ability to spot the
fossilized star fish. The fossils were literally strewn across the beach
and embedded in rocks, it was just a matter of knowing what to look for.
And then the stately English woman asked that question we've heard a
hundred times. "Why aren't you in school?"
Loving Summer Homeschooling- How can you be sure that homeschooling will be right for you and your child? Summer homeschooling may be the answer.
Organizing Your Homeschooling Day- When you decided to homeschool, did your first official day of school
leave you feeling really great - and did your second day leave you in
tears? Are you so busy with field trips, music lessons, and library runs
that you never seem to have time for math?
Our Teaching Home- I read with great interest an article in USA Today entitled "Hidden Virtues In Home Schooling Spur Growth". The author, William R. Mattox, Jr. joked about asking Barbara Mandrell to release a new song called "I Was Home Schooling When Home Schooling Wasn't Cool". I had to laugh as I read that he has been home schooling all of seven years. I wonder what kind of an old-timer that makes me...?
Starting Down the Trail on the Homeschool Journey- You did it. You hauled the kids out of school, collected their records
and now, you are wagons ho! on your homeschool journey, much like
the pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail.
T.V. & Homeschooling- No, I haven’t shot my TV, nor have I done any physical damage to it. Now, I’m actually seeing the benefits TV viewing can add to my daughter’s education, and we’re both enjoying the TV.
The Giraffe - Taller Than a House?- Kids ask the darndest questions. Ones that make you scratch your head and wonder why you don't have the answers. My 6 year-old daughter asked me "Are giraffes taller than houses?" I didn't know for sure, so we did some snooping and here was what we came up with.
Where Do I Start?- If you are thinking about homeschooling you are probably wondering
how on earth to get started. I know I did. It seemed overwhelming at
first. The first thing I did was to start by looking at as many pages from
homeschooling families as I could find.
Why Do You Weigh Less in the Water?- While playing with my 6 year-old
daughter in the swimming pool
one day, she asked the
question "Mom, why can I lift
you up in the pool but not when
we are in the house?" My
answer was "Well, I'm not sure
honey, it has something to do with density and mass
or something." Boy, that was well put.
Fall Fun!
As the heat of summer becomes a memory autumn thoughts fill our minds. Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, or fall organizing tips, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...
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Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!
Almost all children enjoy a trip to
the zoo. You can use zoos to
encourage your child's interest in
the natural world and to introduce
children to the many fascinating
forms of life. Find out some ways to
help make the most of your trip
here!
Whether it's Astronomy Day, Space Day or just any old day, these fun space facts are a great way to discuss a little science with your kids.
Are you and your children cut out for home school? Homeschooling your own child has its advantages and disadvantages, but with total control you have the flexibility to teach your child values that cannot be taught in a public classroom.
Kids ask the darndest questions. Ones that make you scratch your head and wonder why you don't have the answers. My 6 year-old daughter asked me "Are giraffes taller than houses?" I didn't know for sure, so we did some snooping and here was what we came up with.
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