Multi-Sensory Materials for Individual Learning Styles
Do you buy a full history curriculum or create your own? We have done both in our homeschool depending on how much prep work I want to put into it that particular year. The benefit of creating your own history curriculum is your children can choose the topics. Then, they will be much more engaged … Continue reading DIY Your Own History Curriculum
It is often said that if children read a lot, then they will build large vocabularies. While this is generally true, not all children's books are created equal when it comes to vocabulary. There are some wonderful books out there that are engaging and thought-provoking, but have been written with a simpler level of vocabulary. … Continue reading Children’s Books to Build Vocabulary
Reading non-fiction books is a completely different experience than reading a story. Often when children learn to read, they have had much less experience with non-fiction books. While many children find these books interesting, they can also find them confusing. Children may not fully comprehend all the information the book has to offer since it … Continue reading Help Your Children Understand Non-Fiction Books
Math can be a difficult subject for many people. Often this is because math has been learned as a series of steps without learners understanding the 'number sense' behind what they are doing. Below you will learn what number sense is and find several articles about how to develop it in your children. This post … Continue reading Developing Number Sense in Your Children
In Seven Reasons to Set a Homeschool Hiking Goal, I noted that going for a hike and observing the nature around you is a perfect way to practice many school subjects you have been learning all year. It is great to learn that information at home, but when you go out into the world and … Continue reading Five School Subjects to Practice While Hiking