Education

The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings:

source: Lyn Lomasi

Although some homeschoolers do year round school, most homeschoolers are gearing up for a full or partial summer vacation in the next month. This offers homeschool parents a great opportunity to regroup and get ready for next school year. With just a few steps, you can help your family get ready for the next school year.

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The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator:

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source: Stephen Cummings

When you haven’t seen your kids all day, it’s important to arrive home in a good mood so you can more easily reconnect with your family. The way you feel when you walk in the door can help you set a positive tone that carries into the evening, thus making your time together more peaceful and productive.

Try these ideas on your car ride home:

1.  Eat a healthy snack. Before you leave each morning, put a piece of fruit or a few cut-up veggies in a cooler that stays in the car. It will raise your energy level and stave off any hunger pangs (thus avoiding the temptation to load up on empty calories that you’ll later regret).

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Five Authentic Writing Activities for Children

May 1, 2013
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The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Writing seems to be one of those subjects with which many homeschooling families struggle. Without knowing a homeschooling family very well, you can often guess that if you ask, “What writing curriculum have you used,” you’ll get a myriad of answers all from the same [...]

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Help for Your Child’s Handwriting

April 25, 2013
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The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Some people say that handwriting isn’t important because so much of today’s communication is digital. I believe it’s important for children to be proficient at both. A computer is not always an option and whether you’re an adult [...]

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Poetry Activities with Children

April 18, 2013
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The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: While poetry can be a wonderful addition to your language arts and reading studies all year long, April is especially perfect since it is National Poetry Month.

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Enhance Your Relationships with the Art of Active Listening

April 11, 2013
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The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: I’ll never forget the conversation.  Our five-year-old was trying to tell me something important.  I was getting dinner ready and responded with an occasional, “Oh, really?”  and “That’s interesting.” “Mommy, listen to me!” he implored. “I am listening!” “No, Mommy!  Listen to me with your eyes!” I [...]

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Four Tips for Homeschooling Your Child with ADHD

April 2, 2013
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The following post is from Angie of Many Little Blessings: Homeschooling can definitely be challenging. However, when one or more of  the children that you have decided to homeschool have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , your job can become even more challenging. However, there are things that you can do to help make the [...]

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15 Fun Ways to Reinforce Science Concepts for Kids

March 27, 2013
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The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: See all of the Homework Helps posts here. Hands-on experiments and activities are usually a hit with any student, but taking a science test can be quite the opposite.  Answering questions about complex information can intimidate even the best of students. Here are some ways to [...]

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