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Gardening As A Whole Curriculum

Now that spring is here, most states are starting to thaw out and warm up. This an excellent time to begin a garden, no matter how small, and teach the kids about botany, art, vocabulary, water conservation, nutrition, and so much more. I’m a firm believer in getting the most bang for my buck and most use out of every moment. Each lesson you teach your kids can incorporate many subjects, not just the most obvious one at hand. Gardening is no different. The house we live in now has a nice back and front yard, but even when we … Continue reading →

So what do you do with 100 index cards?

Every year index cards are on my school list of things to buy. I purchase lined standard sized index cards, blank index cards, oversized index cards, colored index cards, color coded index cards and spiral bound index cards. I get a little index card crazy. On the 50th time I go to the store, I pick up index cards and remember I purchased a pack the last 49 trips to the store. You may ask what I do with so many index cards. Nothing. That’s right ladies and gentlemen, I do nothing with the hundreds of lined, blank and color … Continue reading →

How an Apple Can Become a Unit Study

When you are teaching Pre-K through Kindergarten the possibilities are expanding bedtime stories, objects and topics into unit studies or an entire lesson are endless. All you need is creativity and imagination to make an apple a unit study on your own. Let’s take the example of an apple to show how this simple object can teach your child core curriculum. Apples make a nice lesson for those who live near apple orchards. Apple orchards provide a fun field trip and hands on experience which little students crave. If you are making a trip to an apple orchard bring along … Continue reading →

Three Bears Unit Study Outline

Children love stories. They love the interaction with their parent and exploring a new world. Often children can recite their favorite story with no hesitation. They learn to relate a story to their world quickly and with ease. This is why books make a wonderful educational tool that goes beyond words and English literature. Using stories is an effective educational tool that any parent can incorporate into their homeschool. In fact, you do not need to homeschool to use a story to teach your child. Helping your child learn basic lessons and critical thinking through their favorite stories will help … Continue reading →

Learning through Hopscotch

Learning is best done without a textbook. Sometimes we have to play to learn. Hopscotch is a game that can be adapted for educational purposes. This is especially helpful for very active kiddos who cannot sit without squirming in their seats. However, any child will love to hop to learn. How to make my hopscotch play area: Traditionally, hopscotch was drawn by kids with sidewalk chalk. That is still one of the best ways since it is inexpensive and no need to worry about moving it when it’s time to go in or someone is pulling in your driveway. In … Continue reading →