Foundations to Literacy: The Importance of Letter Recognition
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by Jenny
1w ago
As parents and educators, we understand the profound impact early childhood education has on a child’s development. One crucial aspect of this foundation is letter recognition. While it may seem like a simple skill, the ability to recognize letters is fundamental to a child’s literacy journey and overall academic success. Letter recognition is the ability to identify and differentiate between individual letters of the alphabet. It serves as the building block for reading and writing, laying the groundwork for more advanced literacy skills later on. Here are several reasons why letter recognit ..read more
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4 Effective Multisensory Activities to Make Teaching Handwriting a Breeze!
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by Jenny
5M ago
How do you go about teaching handwriting? There are many different ways to help children learn to handwrite and other handwriting techniques. Here are some handwriting activities to help you teach handwriting to preschoolers.   Ways to Make Teaching Handwriting Easier It is always a challenging task teaching handwriting. There are so many curriculums and different methods. Some curriculums teach capital letters first, lowercase first, or both. Look at multisensory handwriting ideas to help with your handwriting instructions. Multisensory activities are developmentally appropriate fo ..read more
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6 Easy Tips To Make Homeschooling on a Budget More Manageable!
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by Jenny
5M ago
So, you are choosing to homeschool this school year, huh? You’ve made a great choice, and I promise you will not regret it! However, when families choose to homeschool, they often go from two incomes to one, which can be super challenging! You may be wondering just how you will afford all of the school supplies, resources, homeschool curriculum, and more! Don’t worry. I have come up with a list of tips for homeschooling on a budget. 6 Tips for Homeschooling on a Budget You don’t homeschool for over 10 years and not figure out a cheaper way to get it all done! This list of tricks will help you ..read more
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The Perfect Summer Book List For 3rd Graders
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by Jenny
5M ago
It is time to get that summer reading list ready! If you have a 3rd grader, there are a ton of different books your child will enjoy! Whether your child wants to get started with some chapter books, graphic novels, or is looking for a new book series. This summer book list for 3rd graders has some pretty incredible choices!  The Perfect Summer book List for 3rd Graders When summer is upon your student, they may be feeling a little over the whole learning thing. Third grade summer reading is especially important because many students transition from picture books to chapter books. Even if ..read more
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14 Fun Summer Craft Projects to Make With Kids
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by Jenny
5M ago
Here’s 14 fun Summer Craft Projects to help prevent the “I’m bored!” which you may be hearing throughout the day, possibly multiple times! Gorgeous Summer Craft Projects for Kids Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the other holidays have some pretty cute crafts. But, kids crafts for the summer are an absolute favorite! I promise these summer craft projects are easy, straightforward, and only include supplies found around your house, or can be easily picked up with a Target pick-up run or a quick trip to Walmart!  DIY Sidewalk Chalk: Craft Warehouse A quick and easy craft that on ..read more
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How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss whilst Homeschooling
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by Jenny
5M ago
It’s the best time of the year, SUMMER but some of you may be thinking about how you can prevent summer learning loss! Most of the country is seeing higher, warmer temperatures, people are taking some time off from work, and students are done with school! I know some of you choose to take a little break from schooling and enjoy some relaxation, and unplanned fun, then this is the blog post for you. Some parents prefer year-round homeschooling, and it definitely has its advantages!  Here are some tips on preventing summer learning loss.  Summer Learning Tips For Parents Summer learni ..read more
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Homeschool Math Resources and Activities Your Children Will Love
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by Jenny
5M ago
Math is the perfect subject to relate to the real world. How often have you heard, “I’m never going to use this in real life!” It is very typical for kids to feel like their math skills will not be used unless they become teachers or mathematicians. When homeschooling, you can either use a premade curriculum or look at your state (or common core) standards for each grade and decide what to teach and how. There are so many homeschool math resources, and you can choose which will work best for your kiddos!  Homeschool Math Resources  When looking for the perfect homeschool math r ..read more
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Homeschool Room Organization Tips To Improve Your School Year
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by Jenny
5M ago
When homeschooling, you may feel like your house becomes full of worksheets, math textbooks, Chromebooks, and pencils! It all can become very overwhelming, and trying to figure out a way to organize everything can be difficult. Here are some homeschool room organization tips you can implement easily!    Easy Homeschool Room Organization There are so many different organizational ideas to use in your homeschool room. Whether you homeschool in your dining room, kitchen, or a large or small space, here are some homeschool room organization ideas which will make your homeschool area eas ..read more
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5 Practical Tips for Homeschooling a Preschooler
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by Jenny
5M ago
  Your little one just turned 3, and you are ready to start homeschooling a preschooler! This is an excellent opportunity to homeschool a preschooler and you will quickly learn how much their brains are like sponges! Homeschooling a preschooler can seem like a lot of work at first, but it becomes pretty easy once you get into a rhythm and routine!    Tips for homeschooling a preschooler  It can be hard getting started. Here are five tips to help you on your journey of homeschooling your preschooler. It is a great experience and can set them up for educational success in th ..read more
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7 Homeschool Spring Activities Your Children Will Love
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by Jenny
5M ago
April showers bring May flowers, and children will be ready to explore the outdoors and enjoy all things spring, from science experiments to worksheets. There are so many fun field trips and spring activities you can bring into your homeschool for your children to enjoy. I have rounded up a couple of these fun homeschool spring activities to help give you some ideas!  Homeschool Spring Activities There are so many homeschool spring activities you can incorporate into your school day, and they will easily engage and entertain your children while they’re still learning!  #1: Nature St ..read more
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