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silly songs
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Tuesday, 08 October 2019 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

5 Reasons to Sing Silly Songs With Your Kids

  Silly songs can easily get stuck inside your head. But they are so good for kids to sing. If your kids love singing silly songs as much as mine do, don’t worry! They are actually practicing important reading skills. So the next time you’re folding laundry or driving to the store, go ahead and
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crafting
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

6 Secrets of Successful Multi-Age Crafting

  My kids love crafting! I love that they learn so much while creating. But with kids ranging in age from teen to baby, our crafting time takes some definite intentionality. I can’t just go to Pinterest, pick one beautiful project, and get the kids started. Their abilities and interests are just too varied. Some
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pattern
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Tuesday, 15 January 2019 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

5 Patterning Games for Kids

  Red. Blue. Red. Blue. Big. Big. Small. Big. Big. Small. 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4. Patterns are everywhere! If you’re looking for a fun way to practice patterns with your kids, give one of these games a try. They’re: Easy to set up Fun to play Full of learning Because learning
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car games
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Friday, 14 December 2018 / Published in * Holidays, * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Christmas Car Games

  Christmas is almost here! I love this season of celebrating the birth of Christ. However, between all the shopping and visiting, it seems like we spend much of this month in the car. To help make our drives more enjoyable and full of Christmas cheer, we started playing Christmas themed car games. Whether you’re
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sight word reading game
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Friday, 31 August 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Sight Word Driving: An Active Reading Game

  The ability to decode words you don’t know is an essential part of reading. That’s why children need a basic understanding of phonics. But you can’t sound out every word, and you want to get to the point where you can read fluently without stopping to sound them out, so your child must also
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car trips
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Friday, 20 July 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

5 Musical Games to Play in the Car

  Do you have any summer road trips coming up? Playing games is a fun way to help pass the time. My family loves playing games in the car, but we get bored quickly with standard classics like “I Spy.” I love playing a variety of games that kids of all ages can participate in.
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manipulatives
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Friday, 01 June 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

5 Simple Homemade Math Manipulatives

Using manipulatives helps students understand math concepts. The visual aspect really helps many students learn the material. Homemade Math Manipulatives Because they aid in understanding, manipulatives are an essential part of math instruction. Unfortunately, store bought, ready-made manipulatives may be outside your homeschool budget. To help, here are five manipulatives you can make at home.
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use a globe
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Wednesday, 02 May 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

6 Fun Ways to Use a Globe in Your Homeschool

  Do you have a globe for your homeschool? My kids love the one we have! They think it’s so much fun to play with. But, a globe isn’t just for fun. It’s also a great tool to inspire learning for kids of different ages. Here are six ideas for integrating the globe into your
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springtime activities
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Tuesday, 03 April 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

5 Springtime Learning Activities

  Are your kids as excited about spring being here as mine are? After being inside most of the winter, the warm fresh air feels amazing. If you’re looking to add some seasonal fun to your homeschooling days, here are five springtime learning activities. 1. Build a Nest Using a variety of natural supplies, your
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communication skills
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Saturday, 03 March 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

4 Communications Building Car Games

  Communication skills are essential throughout life. You’ve got to be able to talk confidently and concisely. One way to help your children practice communications skills are with these four car games. These games • Are easy to learn. • Provide a fun activity for a variety of ages. • Need no materials (no need
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LEGO games
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Friday, 02 February 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

3 LEGO Games to Build Soft Skills

  My kids love building with LEGOs. They have many different sets and will play for a couple of hours nearly every day if I let them. Whenever I bring LEGOs into our homeschool, I instantly have everyone’s attention. They’re eager to listen to the instructions and see what they get to do with the
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Wednesday, 24 January 2018 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

10 Simple Ways to Extend Reading Time

  By extending your reading time, you can help your children develop a love of reading. You’ll help them dive into topics, explore characters, and really understand the theme of a book. Reading extension activities don’t have to be elaborate. In fact, simple activities often work best. The goal is to help your children get
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