When I was young, there was no such thing as assisted living homes. Or, if there was, I certainly never heard of them. My great grandmother, a widow, lived for many years in a small house especially built for her behind my grandparents’ house. When she became bed-ridden, my grandparents moved her into their house ...
Children who are intellectually gifted seek novelty, challenge, and quick paced learning. Gifted children typically master games quickly, solve puzzles readily and get bored with repetition. Finding them the perfect holiday gifts can be a challenge for their parents! Luckily, there are several catalog and online retailers who cater to the gifted children’s market. Each ...
Spelling is one of the most important things you can teach your child in a homeschool setting. While some parents rely on reading and writing activities to teach their child the vocabulary they need, others prefer a more structured approach. Using the weekly guide for creating a homeschool spelling lesson plan, your child will learn ...
Learning new spelling words for a test, and even more importantly, learning to spell new words for writing in general can be daunting. The English language seems to have more exceptions to the rules than words that follow general spelling rules. We can teach our children helpful little ditties like “i before e, except after ...
Most homeschoolers are one income families. Curriculum is expensive and the cost to use online schools is prohibitive for some families. Before spending money on curriculum you may not use, check out these top ten free resources for homeschoolers. Jason Project Jason.org is a free science curriculum. The goal of Jason is to bring science ...
Searching for spelling study tips? Looking for ideas on how to help your child master those spelling words? Just want to help your child pass spelling tests? Below are a few suggestions on how to help your child with spelling. Display the words all over the house. This one is not the best idea if ...
