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Tips on Schoolroom Organization
"How should I organize our schoolroom?" is a question asked by first-time homeschoolers and veterans alike, and changes from year to year. One of the
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How Much Parental Involvement is Needed in Math-U-See?
So you’ve heard how awesome Math-U-See is, and now you’re wondering how involved your role is as a parent. First, let me say that every student is
What Does It Mean to Be a “Tech-Wise” Family?
What Does It Mean to Be a “Tech-Wise” Family?
A 2018 Pew Research Center survey has found that parents think teens spend too much time on their phones, and teens agree. The Atlantic
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Calendar Management Skills for Your School Year
Over my years of homeschooling, I have found in my personal circle that we were divided into two camps: those of us who are the planners and the list
Loris Malaguzzi on the Active Child
Loris Malaguzzi on the Active Child
Loris Malaguzzi was an Italian educator and the founder of the Reggio Emilia approach to education, which is similar to other models like Montessori
How to Motivate Your Child to Read
How to Motivate Your Child to Read
There are books sitting on the shelf, it’s a rainy weekend afternoon, but your child is not diving into a single book. You might be thinking to
You Don’t Need to Be a Grammar Expert to Teach It
You Don’t Need to Be a Grammar Expert to Teach It
Grammar is one of those subjects that people either love or hate. Like math, it can intimidate parents who doubt their own grasp of the subject, let
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A Brief History of Punctuation: The Evolution of Written Expression
The history of punctuation is anything but dull. Punctuation marks, those small yet powerful symbols in our written language, have an