The great thinkers of the world have used the Socratic method for centuries as a way to think about great things, but can that kind of reasoning also be as “elementary” as Sherlock Holmes said? Yes, it’s very possible, and in fact, elementary-aged students need to learn to think Socratically now more than ever. Over […]
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St. Patrick’s Day (What to Read)
Thanks for joining us for another What to Read Wednesday! This week we’re seeing green and sharing books and activities about St. Patrick’s Day Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Books! Even if you’re not Catholic and not into the Saint thing or the legends of Leprechauns, there’s still a lot to learn about the history […]
Teaching History with the Puzzle Method
If you’ve ever put together a jigsaw puzzle you most likely separated out all of the edge pieces, putting those together first. Once the frame of the picture is there it is much easier to see where each piece fits inside the whole. History can be taught in the same way. This post will outline […]
5 Alternative Testing Methods for Science
Let’s face it. Many traditional math and science tests focus too much on the vocabulary and repeating memorized facts than what the child learned or how he can apply it. Alternative testing methods for science allow your child to show her understanding of the topic without being bogged down by the test taking process. Check […]
5 Alternative Testing Methods for Math
Traditional schools use tests as a way to determine a child’s comprehension of a topic. While written tests are the most common testing method, they aren’t the only way to determine comprehension of a subject. There are several alternative testing methods for math. If your kids struggle with pencil and paper tests, try one of […]
13 Non-Traditional Ways to Test Your Child
A lot of children don’t test well. In fact, there are so many kids who get test anxiety that there is an organization devoted to studying the problem, The American Association of Test Anxiety. On their website, they write, “About 16-20% of students have high test anxiety, making this the most prevalent scholastic impairment in […]
Teaching Kids to See the Lion (Lessons from Narnia)
They sat staring into space as the foliage sped past outside the car windows. Not one of them stirred as all five sat focused on the story coming from the speakers beside them. Five little people eager for what would happen next – would they see the lion? C.S. Lewis had created a magical moment […]
5 Ways to Afford Homeschooling
Many new homeschoolers want to know: How do you afford homeschooling? Especially as a large family or a one income family? We asked 7 homeschool moms how they do it. Here are their responses. 1. Rearrange your expenses The money spent on school supplies gets spent on homeschool supplies. Money for “back to school clothes” […]
Fall Children’s Books
Gather the kids around, grab a piece of pumpkin pie and dig in for a great afternoon of reading! Our Favorite Fall Children’s Books! If you click on the title or the book covers, you can get more information and/or purchase the books on Amazon. Want to see other great book lists? Click here! Why Do […]
Shark Week Resources
Shark week 2017 starts July 23! If your family is like ours, this is one of the most exciting events of the entire summer! We’ll be doing all kinds of shark activities, and watching all the episodes together. It’s a marine biology marathon! Here are some resources we’ve gathered to help your family get the […]
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