Wednesday, 03 September 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Spotlight on Five! ~ Using Literature to Teach Math

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!    Using Literature to Teach Math   Math is not a subject one typically thinks about when creating a reading list. But if you have a student like mine, who is a great reader but less than enthusiastic about math, using a literature-based approach to math may be
Thursday, 07 August 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Spotlight on Five! ~ Making Chores Kid-Friendly

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!    Making Chores Kid-Friendly   To help with the smooth running of a household, making some minor adjustments to your chores or cleaning-tools can help children develop their housekeeping skills.    Here are some things to consider when simplifying your chores:    Move plates, glasses and cups from
Tuesday, 08 July 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Spotlight on Five! ~ Hands On Science

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!    Hands On Science   Searching for a way to get your homeschooler excited about science? If so, you already have everything you need, right there at home.    My wife and I homeschool our four kids, and using everyday items from around the house, we spark a
Tuesday, 03 June 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Spotlight on Five! ~ “Cool” Summer Fun

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!    “Cool” Summer Fun   Most kids have an opportunity to play with (and in) water during the warm months, but adding ice to the mix can give kids a whole new level of experimentation. Exploring with ice was always one of my kids’ favorite things to do
Tuesday, 06 May 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Spotlight on Five! ~ Teaching with Mobile Apps

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!    Teaching with Mobile Apps   I am probably a lot like you. I have a love/hate relationship with technology! I’m the gal who has oodles of bookshelves with books that I cannot bear to give away. I love the smell of books, both new and old! My
Tuesday, 08 April 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five! ~ Art & Music

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!  Why Teach the Arts? “Why teach music?” you ask! During my years as a professional violinist and teacher, I have made many observations. I have seen brides in tears as I played their special music, guests at a formal gathering slip into another world as the classics were
Tuesday, 04 March 2014 / Published in Advertisement, Blog, Homeschool Resources- Spotlight on 5

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five! ~ Preschool

Welcome to our monthly Spotlight on Five!  Does Play Still Have a Purpose in a Device-Driven World? Most of us have witnessed the fit that takes place when a device runs out of battery or is taken away from a little one. Lately, it seems I see devices in the hands of young children everywhere–at