Morning time is a staple for public school classrooms in elementary school. It's a great way to review math, writing, and a bit of reading. When my kids were younger we had the typical calendar time, and as they got older our morning time changed to include a review of whatever … [Read more...]
How to do independent projects with your middle school child
At a certain point, your child will have to set out into the world and be on their own. We all worry about our kids and will they be able to survive on their own. I think homeschool parents worry a bit more than others because if our kids are messed up and don't succeed, we have … [Read more...]
How to give a presentation
how to give a presentation Do you remember your first formal presentation? I distinctly remember competing in a fashion show for a pair of pajamas I made. I "stood" there, stood only in the loosest sense because I spent my entire time talking attempting to do the splits, and … [Read more...]
Teaching your child how to edit a paper
I distinctly remember in 6th grade sitting across from my reading teacher and working on editing a paper. She told me I had too many “to be words” and I needed to get rid of them. My solution was to delete all of them from the paper. In case you are wondering, she did not think … [Read more...]
How to write a research paper
Recently I assigned my kids a very simple research paper. One that still allowed them plenty of imagination. But, the concept behind this early elementary research paper is still sound. Then I set about teaching how to write a research paper. Update from Future Ticia, my kids … [Read more...]
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