"Help! I have to solve a word problem!" If this plea sounds familiar, then this blog post is for you. You’re working on a set of math problems,
Learn Vocabulary in All Subjects with Copywork, Chunking, and Dictation
Learn Vocabulary in All Subjects with Copywork, Chunking, and Dictation
Did you know that Spelling You See's techniques can be used to learn vocabulary in other subjects? It’s time to begin a new chapter in science.
Preparing for the Math Portion of the 2015 ACT®
Preparing for the Math Portion of the 2015 ACT®
One of our recent blog posts shared information about the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT®), which is being significantly revised for the 2015-2016
Building with the Better Block
Building with the Better Block
There seems to be no question that, if you’re going to teach math (at least at the elementary level), you need manipulatives. Numerous studies have
Spelling You See: More Than Ten Minutes?
Spelling You See: More Than Ten Minutes?
The timer goes off, indicating the end of a Spelling You See copywork session. “Please, Mom,” your child begs, “I want to do more!” You hesitate. Your
The Parent’s Role in Spelling You See
The Parent’s Role in Spelling You See
How much parent interaction is required in Spelling You See? Jean Soyke walks you through the answer to this question. My homeschooling days are
How Stress Affects Learning
How Stress Affects Learning
Imagine yourself in this situation. You begin to tackle the backlog of dishes and laundry and promptly discover that you have no hot water. While you
Homeschooling the Gifted Child
Homeschooling the Gifted Child
As a parent, you may have asked these questions about your children: "Is my child gifted?""What curriculum should I use for a gifted learner?"How
What You Should Know About the New Math SAT
What You Should Know About the New Math SAT
If you have a high school student, you may have heard that the math SAT has been revised. The New Math SAT The new Preliminary Scholastic