The Joy of Teaching

Sharing creative ideas and lessons to help children learn

Native American and Thanksgiving STEM Challenge

October 31, 2018
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STEM Challenge: Build a Native Shelter

This STEM challenge arrives just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations and fall lessons. Children use their problem-solving skills in a creative way while developing a better appreciation for the challenges that colonists in the New World faced 400 years ago. … Continue reading

October 16, 2018
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How to Incorporate Cursive Handwriting in Your Homeschool Curriculum

Back in the day, cursive handwriting was always part of a second or third grader’s curriculum at school. It was something the kids always looked forward to, as it was thought of as a big responsibility, and that they would … Continue reading

How to Teach Simile's and Metaphors

October 15, 2018
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How to Teach Figurative Language: Similes and Metaphors for Grades 3–6

Teaching similes and metaphors is the first step in moving your students beyond literal meaning and teaching them to mature as writers. Students need to see and hear figurative language many times before they will use it in their own … Continue reading

New Homeschool

October 3, 2018
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New to homeschooling and uncertain of which next step to take?

When you have made the decision to homeschool your child(ren), it certainly comes with many emotions, including feeling excited, nervous that you might not feel capable, happy that you get to be part of the basis of your children’s learning, … Continue reading

Homework help

October 2, 2018
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10 Tips to Help Your Child with Homework

Homework is a pain point for children and parents. Although frustrating, homework is assigned by teachers and schools as a teaching tool to review concepts your child has learned in class. It also teaches your child how to organize, process, … Continue reading

October 2, 2018
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Homework Tote Bag: How to Make an Easy Portable Homework Station

Homework can be a struggle if you are constantly running from one activity to another after school. Whether you are headed to afterschool sports activities, music lessons for a sibling, or errands, a portable homework station will give your children … Continue reading

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