Sometimes life happens and we need to take a slow day or a play day for school. Recently, our favorite chicken died. This made for a hard couple of days where we just needed to take school a little slower because no one was in the mood. Luckily, homeschooling makes our learning flexible. These days were the perfect time to use games and toys as a way to learn and get them interested in alternative ways of learning. Sometimes kids don't realize they are learning as they are playing.Using … [Read more...]
Diversify your Teaching Strategy to Improve Basic Reading Skills
In order to meet the unique needs of each student in the classroom, teachers should customize their lesson plans by implementing various types of elementary reading techniques. Although living in a technological age full of video games and tablets may compete with a child’s desire to read, parents and teachers can help motivate them by finding books that will spark their interest. In some cases, improved technology can assist in fostering a child’s passion for reading. Innovative reading … [Read more...]
Helping to Improve your Child’s Reading Skills
Photo by: MistoAcrilicoCan you remember learning to read? Me neither. The process is slow and steady, for both parent and child. However you can assist your kids at home to ease the toil and get your child reading fluently, faster than you can say ‘library.’Most parents (and adults in general for that matter) won’t need me to tell them that children are not best known for having long attention spans. In light of this, it’s imperative that when reading is concerned, your kids are not … [Read more...]
