I was talking to a friend the other day about homeschooling and mentioned that I think homeschooling high school is the easiest yet. I prefer it over preschool in many ways. Really?! Why? Because I have a high schooler who works almost entirely on his own with very little instruction or interference from me. How do you help your high school homeschooler develop independence? Well, let me tell you about it. This post is sponsored by Sonlight. I received a free curriculum package this year in ... continue reading...
Winter Geoboard Pattern Cards
Make a fun math center with these Winter Geoboard Pattern Cards! A geoboard is a great math tool that helps kids learn beginning geometry concepts. It is a physical board with nails or pegs evenly spaced around the board. They were originally made of wood and nails, but now you can buy plastic ones. See how we made our own geoboard. You use rubber bands to create shapes and patterns on the board. How to Use a Geoboard for Your Math Lessons Teach basic or more advanced shapes with a ... continue reading...
Solar System Model in a Jar
Want a fun solar system project for your kids? Try this Solar System Model in a jar! It is tons of fun to make and then continue to play with after. So, if you have a space unit in your future, you should definitely read on! I recently received a cool book, The Mason Jar Scientist from another blogger over at Schooling Active Monkeys. Since we are big science fans around here, I was excited to tryout some of the projects from it. I want to share one of those projects here ... continue reading...
New Year Pattern Block Mats
Earlier this month, I shared some Christmas Pattern Block Mats & they turned out to be a huge hit. Today I have some New year pattern block mats. These would be such a fun and simple New Year's Eve activity for kids! Do you have any pattern blocks at your home or school? You can find them made from plastic or wood. They are a great math tool for hands-on math activities for kids in preschool through early elementary. Pattern blocks teach patterning, shapes, colors and more! They ... continue reading...
Christmas Pattern Block Templates
Pattern blocks are one of my favorite teaching tools for young kids. We have loved them for many years around here. I decided to start bringing you some pattern templates to use with your kids! Since it's December, today I have a set of Christmas Pattern Block Templates! Why Pattern Blocks are Good for Teaching There are many benefits of using pattern blocks in your teaching. They teach kids how to identify patterns. But they also teach shapes, fractions, angles, and symmetry. The ... continue reading...
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