Archive for the ‘Homeschooling’ Category
August 23rd, 2010
by Laura in Classroom tips and tools, Homeschooling, Parent Tips
Incorporate a Daily Graph into the Morning Routine: 5th in Our Math Teaching Tips Series
By the end of third grade a student should be able to construct and analyze frequency tables, bar graphs, picture graphs and line plots, according to the Curriculum Focal Points from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. In addition, they need to be able to use these tables and graphs to solve problems. Providing [...]
September 14th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 7: Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar
It is time to wind up our series of great math stories for kids. Remind your kids of the math they are learning with these stories. They're enjoyable for kids and adults, and there are many activities that you can use to reinforce your child's math lessons.
September 3rd, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
Math Learning Field Trip Ideas for Homeschoolers
Tour a landmark building that has a great view of the city, like the Empire State Building or the Space Needle. Bring math into the experience by discussing the height of the building, when it was built, and how many people it took to build it.
August 28th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 6: Math Curse
Kids always have more free time over the summer, and it can be hard to keep up with them. Have you started running out of new books for them to read with you, and you don’t have the time to search out new books?
August 21st, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 5: A Very Improbable Story
Summer is dwindling, and some children see the first day of school looming towards them. They want to pack in as much fun as possible in their remaining weeks of freedom, but you want to get a little math into their routine. How do we solve this? Read another fun book that kids will learn [...]
August 19th, 2009
by Tracy in Homeschooling
Announcing The Free Homeschool Math Ebook
We are very excited to present "Helping Children Be Successful in Math. A Homeschooler's Guide to Math Learning." This free eBook offers tips on how to help your child develop a positive attitude towards math, what fun math games and activities you can do after study hours, and a list of goals from the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. It's a must-read before you start this year's math curriculum.
August 18th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Parent Tips
What Can a Homeschooling Parent Do When Math Isn’t a Strength?
A homeschool co-op is a group of homeschooling families that gather to enrich their kid’s education. Here's some homeschool co-op info for beginners.
August 12th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 4: How Big is a Foot?
Summer is full of wonderful outdoors activities to take advantage of the beautiful weather. But what about those rainy days when the children are full of energy and have nowhere to go?
August 6th, 2009
by Tracy in Homeschooling
10 Tips for Homeschooling Beginners
So, you've decided to homeschool your children. You've talked to all types of parents, made your pros-and-cons list, and envisioned your media room transformed into an adorable little classroom. You've also probably woke up in a cold sweat once or twice wondering how you're going to be both parent and teacher, how you're going to socialize your kids, and what they might miss out on. It's back-to-school homeschool stress!
July 28th, 2009
by Alyssa in Homeschooling, Math fun, Parent Tips
7 Math Storybooks Every Child Should Read, No. 2: Quack and Count
Kids have an insatiable interest in story books and they love hearing the same stories again and again. Are you getting tired of some of the classics and looking for new additions to your child’s book list?
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