Using Mnemonics to Improve Memory Why does our memory not always work? We asked that question of Jim Sarris, a veteran teacher and author of two books on memory strategies: Comic Mnemonics for Spanish Verbs and Memory Skills Made Easy. We thank him for his time and advice. Our discussion was very enlightening and gave us some great […]
Does the thought of homeschooling language arts make you cringe? For many parents, this is the one subject they either excel at or despise. It’s so all-encompassing which means it’s important to have a well-rounded curriculum program and a solid plan for teaching it. How can you make sure you’re giving your homeschooler everything he […]
Guest post sponsored by Time4Writing.com You know that feeling where you turn around twice, and your infant is suddenly walking and talking? Then you turn around again a couple times, and your toddler is writing letters and sounding out simple words? That phenomenon doesn’t end once your student is in the school years – – […]
Has the new year inspired you toward homeschool greatness? Or has winter break left you hanging? Perhaps you just need a new dose of inspiration to get you motivated.
With the holiday season upon us, you’ll probably find yourself doing more holiday crafts than usual. That’s because holiday crafts aren’t just for the “fun” of being crafty; they’re also very practical in terms of making DIY holiday decor, gift wrap, and even fun treats. This holiday season, gather the kids around the table and […]
This year, give your kids the gift of an astounding education! You can easily do this by providing them with toys and gifts that will support your educational goals. This gift guide has collected the best of the best in an effort to help you make the best choices possible. Elementary Gift Guide: Mark-My-Time/Reading Time […]
Is your curriculum more a headache than a learning tool? Then it just might be time for a homeschool curriculum change!
Record keeping is always a challenge, especially to the busy homeschool mom. Discover these simple tips to make homeschool record-keeping that much easier!
Long-Time Homeschoolers Teach You How to Homeschool Like a Pro This post is by Kerry, a homeschooling mother of two, and is from our contributing sponsor Time4Learning. What if you could get your hands on a book that gave you the inside scoop on homeschooling? What if, instead of floundering around wondering if you’re doing anything […]
In addition to explicitly teaching traits of good writing and the writing process to students, there are four important types of practice that are a crucial part of our writing instruction and intervention at Wings to Soar Online Academy. I recommend that you include these four types of practice into your writing instruction as well […]