Where It All Began A Vision Homeschooling is an adventure for the whole family! It is an opportunity for children to learn with their parents and study particular topics that target their interests! Homeschooling makes it possible to tailor to each of your children’s learning styles and instructional levels through an age-appropriate curriculum and activities…
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How to Stay Organized in the Classroom
1. Keep a Calendar This is a beautiful watercolor and marine science themed calendar. It is updated with each calendar year and includes clip art themed to each month, holidays and special science related dates. The calendar like the school year, begins in August and runs through May. The summer months June and July…
Benefits of Outdoor Learning
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” John Muir Tweet Did you know that there are many benefits to playing outside? Hands-on outdoor activities have been shown to increase students’ excitement for learning and memory of the material. Outside play has been shown to increase confidence…
Sharing Adventures
Have you ever heard of the saying, “take the trip, buy the shoes, eat the cake”? A lot of us have limitations to our exploration which often include time, money, little ones at home or all of these. I encourage you this year to ‘TAKE THE TRIP!” Bring your classroom to life as you share…
Routines and Schedules
Summertime has been an adventure, full of camps and playdates. August is the month that we start to get back into the routines of the school year as we plan our schedule full of sports and after-school activities.For kids, there is comfort in a routine and schedule. Routines are tasks that are done frequently and…
Birth Order and Personalities
Did you know that your child’s birth order can influence their personality? As a parent, recognizing these unique differences can benefit the relationships your child has in their life with you and their siblings. An article written by Scientific America, Does Birth Order Affect Personality, shares that the psychology of siblings ‘birth order’ results in their personalities…
Gifted to Learn: How do you Identify an Academically Gifted Child?
Academically gifted children are often identified by their parents and their educators by their ability to ask complex questions and have unique original ideas. They are creative, have advanced cognitive abilities and often have opinionated personalities. These qualities paired with extensive vocabulary makes ‘gifted children an extraordinary energy to be around. Scientists that have studied…
Camping with Kids in the South
Planning to take your kids on a camping adventure this summer? Before you go, here are a few tips for your trip! Set up the tent out back for a night under the stars and/or create a blanket fort in the playroom. This will get kids excited and comfortable with camping. Bring a flashlight! Pack with…
How To Highlight The Best In Your Students
Highlighting the best in your students is key to their success in your classroom. Encourage your students by identifying their best qualities then amplify them! Try out these fun ideas for your classroom Verbal praise Display student work Bulletin board full of weekly good deeds Certificates of achievement A positive note home, phone call or…
Seven Fun-Rated Math Games for the Swimming Pool
We are jumping into the summer with these math games for the pool. Perfect for helping kids retain all those math skills over the break! Play is the highest form of research. Albert Einstein Tweet COUNT THE COINS A TWIST ON THE RING TOSS BALL LAUNCHER MATH Throw several coins into the pool, then have the…