Tag: technology

  • Coding Resources for Middle School

    Coding Resources for Middle School

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    This post is about coding resources for middle school This past year I have given each child an independent project. For two of my children, it was easy to find good materials and ways to guide them, for my third, my engineering child I floundered. There are a lot of STEM projects, classes, and books.…

  • Stop math fights

    Stop math fights

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    This past year has been a struggle in our math lessons.  I have three very different children when it comes to math capability. At the end of the school year I needed math help. DESPERATELY. (This post is sponsored by Knowre Math, they have saved my butt this summer, and been an AWESOME math help!)…

  • Making your home internet safe

    Making your home internet safe

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    Back when I was in college and the internet was just beginning to be a real thing in everyone’s lives I discovered fan fiction.  So I happily searched up one of my favorite books, Peter Pan, and started reading the fiction.  Only to discover I had accidentally stumbled onto a… how shall I put this? …

  • Typekids: online typing course for kids

    Typekids: online typing course for kids

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    Let me tell you a story.  About a year ago I set out to find a touch typing course for my kids.  I had several people recommend a FREE online typing course to me.  I was immensely excited, I liked free.  So I happily set out to use this free typing course. Only to have…

  • Lexia Reading for homeschool

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    Ever since my kids tried an “online school program” that was really more of a game, I’ve been dubious of computer school programs.  I wanted my kids to be out in the world and learning things, but I also recognize they need to know how to use a computer and interact. So, I decided to…