Reading aloud to my kids is one of my greatest joys. I love to snuggle up with my kids on the couch and go on an adventure in a story. We may be traveling in the mountains or living on the prairie. Stories bring excitement to your life and help to increase your child's literacy skills.
Winter may be dreary and drab since we are stuck inside more often, but that doesn't mean it's lacking in learning opportunities. It's the perfect time to focus on some winter themed learning with your kids.
Years of continuous learning and practicing math leads to one goal - math fluency. Math fluency isn't just memorizing math facts and answers to specific questions. A child with math fluency feels confident in his math skills, taking part in activities and not dreading the process.
Winter doesn't have to be boring or a drag. Try some of these fun winter science experiments. They will have fun and learn a thing or two at the same time.
Teaching your child to read is a huge milestone, but kids with dyslexia struggle, leading to frustration. When kids struggle to read, they drag their feet and hate the lessons. We want to raise kids who love to read not dread it!
When kids are out of school and the holidays approach, taking time to make family connections becomes even more important. Kids need to spend time with their family members.
Children naturally love to craft and color, but some children find that art is a true passion. If you believe that your child really loves art, there are some ways that you can encourage his artistic side.
Thanksgiving is upon us, and kids love to make holiday related craft projects. Take the next few days to create projects with your kids. Use this time to discuss the holiday and the importance for our nation!
Learning to tell time is a great milestone for children. Your preschooler may or may not be ready to do so, but it's a great time to start the skills necessary to tell time. Teaching your child to tell time helps them understand the sense of time. We all follow a schedule, whether we want to or not.
Teachers play a vital role in our child's life. They are with our children five days a week for several hours. We often wonder what things that teachers want parents to know! After all, teachers prepare our kids for the future in a safe environment!
Learning shouldn't be considered a chore or a drag. We are going to spend the rest of our life learning, and creating lifelong learners should be a goal for all parents.
When my husband and I decided to homeschool our children, the main goal we created together was to inspire our kids to become lifelong learners. We wanted our kids to LOVE learning! I didn't want my children to protest learning or to believe that learning isn't fun. It is, and it should be viewed with excitement rather than dread.
Geography is an important subject for children to learn, but geography curriculums tend to be boring and dry. Kids don't want to memorize countries and capitals without some sort of fun! It's all about keeping your child's attention and having fun while learning.
