So many times we focus on the struggles of homeschooling. Today, I want to focus on some of the reasons I am thankful we are homeschooling our children!
In this post, I will show you five of the wonderful lessons they practice using our Montessori Sensorial Album: Geometric Solids.
If you're looking for a way to keep kids active and moving, this list of homeschool P.E. games for elementary students should keep you going for quite some time.
Our simple homeschool routine for pre-k to 4th grade. It's a rhythm, not a schedule! We follow a Charlotte Mason method.
Sharks are fascinating creatures that's why I am so excited to share with you some fantastic free printable shark activities for kids that I have found!
I can hardly believe our second week of school is almost over! I know most of you are going to start soon so I wanted to share what we have been up to this week: learning all about rules and laws! I used several activities from my new Rules & Laws unit. We started the week off reading the short book I wrote in the unit: Next, we talked about examples of rules and laws. We learned that rules are things we follow to keep us safe. Laws are rules that all people in a community must follow. We brainstormed examples of each and the kids filled out webs: The next day we read one of my favorite books, David Goes to School. The kids read along with me and we laughed a lot! I then gave the kids a sheet where they chose a rule, illustrated themselves following the rule and also what would happen if no one followed that rule: (helping others) (clean up my room) (pick up books) The next day we talked about how there are different rules depending on the setting (school, home, playground, etc.) The kids worked on a rule book where they had to write and illustrate a rule for each setting: (Don't run from school) (Raise your hand) (Listen to your Mom) (No throwing rocks) (Sit down and do not stand up) Today I read them one of my favorite books about rules: Please Play Safe! Penguin's Guide to Playground Safety. We just got a new playground so this book was a perfect way to review safety on the playground. Finally we created a class book about why we need rules: (we can stay safe and we can't be mean) (we could be safe and work and make us happy) (it helps us be safe) (something bad could happen) We had a great time learning about rules! If you liked these activities, check out my unit by clicking on the picture below! First two people to comment will get a free copy! Don't forget to include your email!
Wondering what the biggest homeschool struggles are? In this post I share the real frustrations that come with teaching my children at home...and why I still think it's worth it. It will give encouragment to your homeschool heart and give you the boost you need to keep going! #homeschool #homeschoolencouragment #encouragment #homeschoolstruggles #homeschoolmom #learning #kids
Find out what we love about My Father's World curriculum, what we don't, and whether we are still using it today!
Sharks are fascinating creatures that's why I am so excited to share with you some fantastic free printable shark activities for kids that I have found!
Know there will areas you will be a Failure! Deciding on main areas that you DON'T want to fail is key, then you know you won't fail where it is important!
Try some activities from this list of Human Body Arts and Crafts. These activities will allow kids to discover how amazing the human body is.
Owen by Kevin Henkes is such a great story to read with your students. Owen has his own favorite possession, his blanket, Fuzzy. In this pack your students will create Owen and write about their favorite possessions. Included in this pack:-Template to make Owen and writing prompt :"Owens favorite po...
Students are stressed more than ever. Sometimes that stress is manifested in the form of impulsive outbursts, anger, meltdowns, crying, yelling, arguing, or other types of emotional release. Kids don't always know what to do with all of that strong emotion and teachers and parents can not always drop everything to help. Kids must learn to recognize and regulate their own emotions, particularly strong emotions. This article discusses encouraging children to manage and regulate their own emotions and behavior. It is a great alternative to clip charts and time out chairs!
Are your kids struggling with fractions? Do they have hard time understanding the concept? Are you nervous because the state test is approaching? Worry no more. These simple images that I put together will help your children understand what fractions are. You will also be able to teach your kids how to add and subtract fractions. Why? Because all kids love Lego. Because everyone (I'm sure) have Lego at home. Because it's simple and fun!
In Montessori, children learn to write before they learn to read with help of the Sandpaper Letters. After practicing letter formation using those letters, students need to continue handwriting exercises using various fine motor materials.
Having a special homeschool graduation night for your youth can be a terrific way to celebrate their accomplishments. The reasons Why you hold such an event will really tailor what type of event you'll have. Here I share with you the remarkable evening we had with our homeschool graduates. #aheartfullofjoy #homeschoolgraduation #homeschool #homeschoolgraduationceremony #homeschoolgraduationnight
"Do you think you can fit through this index card?" My daughter looked at me like I was crazy as I asked her this question and held up a 3x5 index card. She emphatically answered
You hear it all of the time. What’s inquiry-based learning? What is an inquiry-based lesson? It seems to be all the rage in education...
Find out what we love about My Father's World curriculum, what we don't, and whether we are still using it today!
Did you know the ocean has different ocean zones? Try these ocean zones worksheets to see which animals live where and why the ocean has different zones.
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach prepositions? Look no further than these Spatial Concepts Speech Therapy: Teaching Prepositions Adapted Book & Task Cards! These cards are great for exploring positional language while building a complete sentence. The task cards are an ideal way for concrete positional word knowledge by placing the caterpillar in the scene. This set can be used over and over again, making it perfect for centers, early finishers, SLP positional word therapy sessions and Special Education. The digital versions saved on Google Slides make these activities perfect for centers or substitute days, too! Here's what you'll get: Adapted Book 8 Page Adaptable Book + No PREP Interactive Digital Slides Version 2 sets of tiles- words only and symbol supported. 4 differentiated levels of adapted book pieces Task Cards 8 Hands-On Task Cards + 8 Visually Supported Task Cards Drag and drop place the caterpillar digital task cards. These task cards and adapted books are designed to help your students explore spatial words concepts in real life, with plenty of hand-on practice. Plus, they come in both print and digital versions, so you can use them however you prefer. With these cards, your students will love learning about positional words and how to use them. The manipulatives included will help bring the scenes to life, and your students will be engaged and having fun while they learn. So why wait? Grab your set today and watch your students excel! Spatial Concepts / Prepositions: Above Under Between in front of On In Behind Through TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mary C. says, "Combined with a manipulative activity it was a hit with my students." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Skye C. says, "This is a wonderful resource for my younger students working on those positional concepts!! The kids are interested in the material and motivated to complete the book!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pamela Y. says, "This product is adorable, it is so cute and the kids love it. I use it almost daily for various needs in Kdg and First Grade." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Emmilion Thoughts says, "So many choices!!! My little ones love these interactive books. Such a fun way to practice prepositions!”
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Interactive notebooks have been one of the biggest trends in education over the last few years, but are something I’ve never been able to buy into. I've
We are rowing Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear? right now and I wanted to get some paper dolls so we could practice dressing them. Then I thought, why not have them appropriately dressed for the weather! So the clothes are for the seasons. First we separated the clothes by piece of clothing. Then
Fun art appreciation activities for kids in the Styles of the Great Masters. Andy Warhol, Picasso, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Matisse, Frida Kahlo
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24 benefits of homeschooling your kids, for the parents who need convincing, and the homeschool parent wondering whether homeschooling is really worth it.
Most people have something they say they’d run back into a burning house for. For some, it’s photos or mementos. For others, it’s something of great monetary value.
BIBLE CHARACTER CARDS, VOLUME 1, 2, & 3 I started noticing how much kids like to collect things, and how popular trading cards still were, especially if they had cute characters on them. I began to think about how much of our kids lives are wasted on futile things that are meaningless or even destructive in some cases. But what about heroes of the Bible? What if there were fun Bible character cards that our kids could collect and share with friends and look forward to the addition of more every single month?! Your kids can print and share them with friends as well! You can also use the cards to teach your kids, walk through the scriptures together, and start to really understand why the Bible is the best thing we will ever introduce to our children. From the heroes of faith to the villains that God defeats, these cards will be such a wonderful way for your kids to get in touch with the Word of God and fall in love with so many Bible stories!😍📖 Volume 1 includes cards for: - God - Adam - Eve - Cain - Abel - Noah - Abraham - Sarah - Rebekah - Isaac Volume 2 includes cards for: - Moses - Jacob - Esau - Joseph Volume 3, The Judges, includes cards for: - Samson - Gideon - Jephthah - Deborah --------------------- This is a digital download only. You will receive an email after purchase with a 24 hour link to download the PDF file. You will NOT receive a physical product with your purchase. You may not share the file with anyone. You cannot reproduce, resell, or reuse these cards in any way for any physical or digital product. These are for your personal use only.
It took me a year and a half to complete my geometry curriculum, but I finally did it. I’m constantly updating and adding to it. I guess you could call it a living and growing curriculum. I…
Sometimes there is a project that even the most experienced DIYer regrets. Today, I am sharing my personal DIY nightmare in the hopes that others can learn from it and never have the experience that I did.
You won't have to hang around me long to know that the book Simplicity Parenting one I talk about a lot recently. It has great tips and tricks to simplify!!
There are four versions of a shark anatomy worksheet below to differentiate for different grade levels/different ability levels (I teach K-5th grade). I recommend using the word tracing with kindergarten, cut/paste with 1st and 2nd grade, and fill in the blank with 3rd grade and up.I've also include...
Bullet journal can help your kids organise their thoughts. However, bullet journal might not be the best way to start children with the habit of journaling.
These fun butterfly STEM activities are perfect for kids of all ages! Learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with these hands-on projects.
What is an AAAWWWUBBIS and why do we use them? The Letters in AAAWWUUBBIS represent a mnemonic or memory aid device to connect the most common subordinate conjunctions that help introduce a clause. A subordinate conjunction is not a complete thought and it may not stand alone. In this download, you ...
Add directed drawings to your kindergarten classroom. Your students will absolutely love following the directions to create their own directed drawing.
Teachers often have questions about what a literacy block should actually look like. How do you structure your time? When do you pull reading groups? How and when do you teach grammar? The list of questions is lengthy, and with good reason. No one really ever told us what to do! Probably because there is […]
Embark with your students on this research project on the USA capital, Washington DC and create an amazing lapbook with all the engaging activities included in this resource ! As an introduction, they will discover some of the famous monuments in the city with a matching activity and will put a name on the faces of some of the presidents. The research project will lead them to: • the White House • the Washington Monument • the Lincoln Memorial They will also do research on the basic facts and numbers of the capital. Washington DC is also the place where presidents live that is why I have included a research worksheet on presidents. All this information will be precious for them to create their lapbook. Detailed instructions provided for teachers to make one, especially if it is your very first. For you not to waste precious time, you will find all the pictures in color. For your students, just copy the black and white ones. FOLLOW ME Be the first to know about my new products, discounts and freebies Just click on the Follow Me green star ✩ next to my store’s name. Every new product is 50% off for 24 hours. You don't want to miss this ! ◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈◈ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page . Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click on it : then give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. USAGE ©️ This product is for your personal and your classroom use only. It is to be used by the original downloader only. Copying or distributing for more than one teacher is prohibited. Please read TOU.
Why does writing in complete sentences seem like such a grueling task? I'm sure you've heard students say, "Do we have to write in complete sentences?" Learn effective teaching strategies to help even your most reluctant writers. These tips will guide your students to be successful writers. Students are being held to more rigorous standards. Most teachers not only require students to write in complete sentences when writing essays, but also when answering text-dependent questions for reading comprehension, math problems, and content area activities. With this requirement in all subject areas, students need to master the basic tools to writing in complete sentences. Why go back to the basics? A shocking fact: 27% of 12th graders in the U.S. perform at grade level in writing. Many upper grade teachers think students already have the fundamentals of sentence structure ingrained in their brains. They quickly learn this is far from the truth. Although subjects and predicates are introduced in the lower grade Common Core Standards, most upper elementary students need these skills repeated to be successful writers. Middle school and high school teachers also reach out to me for help with the basics to get quality writing out of their students. What are the steps to writing in complete sentences? Taking time to thoroughly explore complete sentences can only benefit your students for future lessons, writing activities, and standards-based goals. Here are 5 steps to achieve one of their writing goals. 1. TEACH Knowledge is power! Explain that every sentence needs a subject and predicate. I like to provide a visual for students to help their long-term memory. The anchor chart below shows a visual of PB and J. Subjects and predicates go together like PEANUT BUTTER and JELLY. Refer back to the PB and J throughout the year for reminders and motivation. A COMPLETE SENTENCE needs a subject and predicate. A SUBJECT is who or what the sentence is about. A PREDICATE is what action the subject does or links the subject by telling what the subject is. 2. MODEL Model examples like the ones below for your students. This will set the foundation for lessons on fragments and run-on sentences. 3. NOTES They can't remember everything! To help students remember the lesson and have a reference for future writing assignments, they should keep a writing notebook. Whether it is written notes, interactive notes, or printed mini anchor charts, students can use them throughout the year to remind them of the lesson. It gives students a permanent record of what they learned. 4. PRACTICE Practice makes perfect! In order to get to the next (most important) step, students should practice what they learned. Practice helps students identify subjects, predicates and complete sentences. Just like learning to ride a bike. You might not get it the first time, but practice will help you get there! It is a step in the right direction. Don't stop at this step! Practicing grammar lessons in isolation has proven to be ineffective! Read on! 5. APPLY Make it real-world! Why shouldn't we teach grammar lessons in isolation? Grammar is best taught in the context of student writing. It is more effective when students learn through writing! On the Pennington Publishing Blog, they list 16 Reasons Why Daily Oral Language (D.O.L.) Doesn't Work. Although it is necessary for the previous steps, students will learn at a deeper level through authentic context. They need to APPLY their knowledge and WRITE! Get your students writing and discuss the complete sentences within their writing. I hope you learned some effective strategies for your students! Resource for teaching complete sentences: Connect With Me! TPT Store Facebook Pinterest My Blog
Assessing students during project based learning does NOT need to be a challenge. Click through for some FREE tips & ideas to use in your elementary classroom.
These fun butterfly STEM activities are perfect for kids of all ages! Learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with these hands-on projects.
In this post, I will show you five of the wonderful lessons they practice using our Montessori Sensorial Album: Geometric Solids.
