The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

February 8, 2024
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6 Steps to Teach Students How to Write a Biography

Biographies are a key genre in storytelling. We wouldn’t know as much about Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, Abraham Lincoln, or Mother Teresa if it weren’t for biographies! Even in our day-to-day lives, we share biographies when talking about other people, … Continue reading

April 12, 2023
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Free Culturally Responsive Lessons and Activities for the Classroom

Build a sense of community in your classroom with culturally responsive teaching units. This teaching approach helps to connect students’ cultures and life experiences with what they are learning in school. Some studies have shown that students’ ability to learn … Continue reading

Homeschool curriculum checklist

April 4, 2018
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How to Plan Your Homeschool Curriculum in 5 Easy Steps

If you are considering homeschooling or are a new homeschooler, one of the first things on your mind is how to plan your homeschool year. Planning your homeschool curriculum will help you and your kids have a more focused and … Continue reading

June 3, 2016
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How to Create Meaningful Workbox Activities

Do you ever wish for a magic wand that would help your kids remember everything the FIRST time you told them? That would certainly save a lot of chocolate consumption at my house. Maybe at your house, too? However, our … Continue reading

May 19, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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10 Ways to Avoid the Summer Brain Drain: Ideas for Summer Learning Activities

As a parent of three children, I’ve been met with groans at the suggestion of schoolwork during the summer. However, learning can be “disguised” as summer fun, and basic skill practice can be presented in spaced practice over summer days. … Continue reading

March 8, 2016
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Math Activities for Pi Day

March 14 is known as Pi Day and it’s also the birthday of Albert Einstein. The Exploratorium in San Francisco, California, began Pi Day celebrations over 25 years ago that have now captured the attention of math enthusiasts, globally. The … Continue reading

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February 25, 2016
by Evan-Moor
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Hands-on Thinking Activities: Find the Flower

As soon as the first wildflowers start to bloom, there is one game that appears in our homeschool room each year. My kids really enjoy solving the logic puzzles (their exact quote was “This is SO fun! I really like … Continue reading

February 18, 2016
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Fun Facts about Leap Year

If you have tried explaining leap year to a young child, the answer may get complicated quickly (after the second “but why…?”). Here are a few fun facts about leap year to share with your children or students in celebration … Continue reading

February 9, 2016
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Healthy-Heart Science Activities

February is American Heart Month! As a parent or teacher, how do you help children learn about a heart-healthy lifestyle? Begin with activities that help children understand how their heart works and share healthful habits. Here are a few ideas: … Continue reading

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