The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

May 18, 2021
by Evan-Moor
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How to Create your own Summer Camp at Home

Summer camps are often the highlight of kids’ summer breaks but they can also come with a hefty price tag.  Why not create a backyard summer camp for your kids! Check out our tips, ideas, and themes for at-home summer … Continue reading

June 8, 2017
by Evan-Moor
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3 Tips for Summer Homeschool Success

Who wants to keep their kids learning this summer, but still have time for summer fun? Let’s put together a simple plan for summer homeschooling success! Tip #1: Start with “wake-up work” “Wake up” the brain when it is time … 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

April 11, 2014
by Evan-Moor
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10 Tips for Avoiding the Summer Brain Drain

Summer vacation is fast approaching. How do you balance summer fun with enrichment for your children? This blog presents some ideas on keeping learning alive over the summer months. Let’s start with the facts on summer learning loss: All young … Continue reading