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School in the Kitchen!

Posted in Home Economics, Life Skills on November 28, 2018

I. Love. Food. To me, it is an expression of love, a masterpiece, an expression of culture. And now, it is a vehicle for learning! Basic Life Skills Of course, our goal as homeschool parents is to prepare our children’s minds for the world they will one day face independently. So how do you teach Read More »

5 Ways to Inspire Compassion for Other Cultures

Posted in Culture, Foreign Language, Humanities, Lifestyle, Parenting on November 28, 2018

For littles, simply looking at a map gives very little insight into how amazing and vast our world is. When we think about why it’s important for kids to grow up with multicultural immersion, one of the first things that pops to mind is compassion. We want them to learn that diversity is beautiful, and Read More »

New iPhone/iPad App Teaches Vocabulary Using Latin and Greek Root Words

Posted in Language Arts, Teaching on September 27, 2017

In-app screenshot of Wordcraft

The most engaging way to increase your child’s vocabulary is to tap into the tremendous power of Latin and Greek root words. Learning just a few of these roots can lead to hundreds of new words. There are lots of books and workbooks on the subject, but now there is a fast-paced iPhone/iPad game called Wordcraft that Read More »

Cashier - Elementary Math Games

Posted in Applied Math, Elementary, Home School Creative Commons Resources on September 10, 2017

By playing cashier, you teach your child the value of money.

There are a lot of games you can play with your child to increase their math skills and work on math speed. However, if you want your child to learn a valuable life skill through their math games, this fun game will keep them interested. Before you know it, your child will be playing it Read More »

Free Preschool Lesson Plans - Worms

Posted in Animals, Free Use, Home School Creative Commons Resources, Kindergarten, Preschool, Science on August 31, 2017

A cartoon worm eating through an apple

Preschool is a time for learning songs and relating to their environment. These lessons are a lot of fun for children and their parents. Whether you are a homeschool parent or you are just looking for something to keep your child occupied over the summer, the worms lesson is perfect for every member of your Read More »

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