February 11, 2015
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Dear Homeschoolers, Isn’t it fun to get a REAL letter in the mail? You know how you are sorting through the bills, the junk mail, and then…there it is: a REAL letter. It makes you smile, right? I would guess … Continue reading
January 28, 2015
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Many parents are choosing homeschooling, and the number is growing. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, approximately 3% of school-aged children are homeschooled, which is over 1.5 million kids. According to A2Zhomeschooling.com, the growth rate from 2012 to … Continue reading
January 16, 2015
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January is a great time to reflect, regroup, and reorganize your homeschool curriculum. Here are 7 tips to consider to get reorganized in ways that will benefit you all year long. Reflect and set priorities – Take 5 minutes to … Continue reading
January 8, 2015
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As a former teacher of gifted students, I believe each and every child has an area of giftedness. Don’t you find that to be true? When I am searching for curriculum resources to use in homeschooling my own children, I … Continue reading
December 2, 2014
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How are you progressing in implementing Common Core? In our classrooms, we had no choice but to begin implementation of the Common Core standards. As we were attempting to create resources to help our students meet these standards, we decided … Continue reading
November 25, 2014
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Isn’t it wonderful when kids beg to do certain learning activities? Capturing student interest certainly makes the learning process more enjoyable for both the teacher and the students. As an elementary school teacher, my goal was to find that balance … Continue reading
November 20, 2014
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Every homeschooler (and teacher) I know enjoys saving money. Personally, I have found that Evan-Moor provides quality activities at a very reasonable cost. Here are 10 ways to save money by using Evan-Moor e-books: Explore e-book sample pages and free … Continue reading
August 7, 2014
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I encounter a lot of misinformation about the Common Core State Standards. Let’s take a few moments to explore three of the most frequently encountered myths. Myth #1: Everything is changing! Fact: While it’s true that the new standards may … Continue reading
April 23, 2014
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Most students cannot resist a good mystery—it brings out their natural curiosity and inspires creativity. Mysteries can serve as great story starters for celebrating “Tell a Story Day” or a creative writing assignment. Story starters using The Mysteries of Harris … Continue reading
February 12, 2014
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On June 11, 2012, Evan-Moor lost co-founder and innovative educator Joy Evans. Joy and her teaching partner, Jo Ellen Moore, founded Evan-Moor Educational Publishers in 1979—with Joy’s brother, Bill Evans—after creating effective classroom materials to help their struggling students learn … Continue reading