Mini Lessons for Third Grade with Syllable Activities
Help your students understand word divisions and how to use syllables in decoding and writing. These mini lessons for third grade - with syllable …
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Many states require homeschoolers to complete standardized tests at the end of the year. What is required in your state and which test should you use? …
Continue ReadingTips & Tricks for Memorizing the Presidents of the United States
Memorizing the presidents often seems impossible to students, but not anymore. With these tips, students of all ages can memorize the presidents of …
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What is the Chinese word for sunrise? The Chinese words for sunrise and sunset both have an interesting story and etymology detailing how their …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Best Homeschool Material? Tips and Recommendations for Top-Rated Curriculum
Finding the best homeschool materials and resources is tricky. What works well for one family may not work well for another. It is important to …
Continue ReadingWhat Is the Chinese Word for Soldier?
Ever wondered what the Chinese word for soldier is? Here is an introduction to the word and how its character came into existence.
Continue ReadingAn American Government Unit Lesson Plan to Help Young Students Become Involved Citizens
Help your students prepare for active citizenship with this lesson plan about the executive, legislative and judicial branches.
Continue ReadingBullying in Middle School: What it Is, Why it Happens and How to Spot It
Bullying in middle school is a large problem. “For every 25 middle school kids, an average of 2 kids are harassed daily and another 2 to 3 are …
Continue ReadingCreative Strategies to Teach Social Skills to Children
Teaching social skills to children need not be listing social do’s and don’t’s. Social skills are best acquired in real-life …
Continue ReadingDigraph Word Sorts for Teaching Reading and Writing
Word sorting games and activities can be a great way to help children learn how to isolate various phonic sounds as they learn how to read and write.
Continue ReadingEngage Your Pre-K Students With 3 Fun Winter Science Projects
Get your class excited about science concepts by introducing these easy pre-K winter science projects. What better way to introduce science …
Continue ReadingExpository Writing: Interactive Activities and Lesson Plan
Educators can teach expository essays with interactive activities. Students can work on the computer and the Internet, or in large group and small …
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