The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

August 31, 2023
by Heather Foudy
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Helping Children Learn to Read with Phonics, Sight Words, Reading Comprehension and More!

Reading is an essential skill that lays the foundation for a child’s academic success and lifelong learning. As parents and teachers, we have the remarkable opportunity to empower children with the tools they need to become confident and fluent readers. … Continue reading

Forces and Motion

March 12, 2020
by Evan-Moor
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Forces and Motion: Inquiry-Based Science Activities

Active participation has long been held as one of the greatest teaching strategies to engage students and have them retain their understanding of concepts learned. Grounded in active learning, the 5E model of learning science is built around student-led inquiry … Continue reading

May 29, 2019
by Evan-Moor
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Homeschool Review of Evan-Moor’s Smart Start: STEM Activity Book

I’m a former high school English teacher. I gave up that noble profession in favor of homeschooling my own children. They are now ages eight, six, and three, and we do our homeschooling inside and outside of our Tiny Home. … Continue reading

STEM Activities for peschool, kindergarten, and first grade

August 7, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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STEM In the Kitchen—Cooking Up Science with the Kids

For some kids, the kitchen is a pit stop to refuel on snacks and drinks. But did you know that the kitchen is the perfect place to do STEM activities with your children? You can make learning fun by exploring … Continue reading

Support STEM at Home with these STEM Activities

June 26, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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5 Ways You Can Support STEM Skills at Home

Children are natural scientists. They are constantly observing the world around them, experimenting with anything they can get their hands on, and asking A LOT of questions. These are attributes that can help with higher education and STEM (science, technology, … Continue reading

STEM Education

May 16, 2018
by Evan-Moor
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What is STEM Education and Why is it Important?

By now, you’ve probably heard the acronym STEM from every child, teacher, and school in your neighborhood. But what is STEM education and why is it important? Lessons grounded in STEM support curiosity, teamwork, and creativity. It also invites children … Continue reading

Little girl doing science experiement at home with protection glasses.

September 11, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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Science Homeschool Curriculum Guide

Click here to download Evan-Moor’s Science Homeschool Curriculum Guide Learning about science can be a natural extension of a child’s curiosity about the world. Evan-Moor has several resources that use that natural curiosity to teach children science concepts. Each of … Continue reading

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