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Homeschool Vocabulary Curriculum Ideas

April 29, 2019
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How Evan-Moor’s Vocabulary Fundamentals Changed My Homeschool Lessons

I am a former elementary school teacher (grades 2, 3, and 5) turned homeschooling mom. Regardless of which pedagogy homeschooling families use for their curriculum needs, we find ourselves utilizing many instructional resources, whether it be a workbook series or … Continue reading

April 29, 2019
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Summer Learning Ideas for Kids: Kitchen Math, Garden Science, and Other Educational Activities

Everyone talks about the summer slide, but is it really a thing?  A recent study called the NWEA RIT Scale Norms Study in 2015 estimated that students lose 20% to 50% of their school year gains as they grow older. … Continue reading

Math Flash Card Games

April 29, 2019
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Games to Play with Math Flashcards

As a teacher, I would often get questions from parents, such as “Is it really important for my kids to know their math facts quickly?” Yes, it really is. What so many of us forget is how much we use … Continue reading

persuasive writing

April 16, 2019
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Using Voice to Persuade: Persuasive Writing Prompts for Grades 4–6

Teaching persuasive writing with an emphasis on voice is a great method for teaching students how their writing can influence people’s thoughts. Through this series of activities and lessons, students will understand that it takes careful word choice (voice), the … Continue reading

April 3, 2019
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Homeschool Review of Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation

In this review of Skill Sharpeners: Grammar and Punctuation, we will explore the features and layout of the newest addition to Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners series. We can all agree that grammar and punctuation are quite important in written communication. Evan-Moor … Continue reading

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