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5 Creative High School Electives to Round Out Your Student
It is easy to get lost in the academics of high school. There is a lot to think about with making sure the transcript has everything they need to meet the standards to graduate. However, there is more to life than checking boxes. Often times, the things that will be most important to rounding out…
Read More5 Paragraph Paper Alternatives to Teach Your Children
We all grew up learning the mighty five paragraph paper format. You need an introduction, three main points, and a conclusion. While it is an excellent structure to learn, there are so many other ways to communicate ideas effectively that it important to teach your children other forms that they can use. If they have…
Read More10 Ways to Utilize a Water Testing Kit in Your Science Fair Project
Science fair projects are such a great way to spark curiosity in anyone. My daughter is gearing up for the science fair this year and we’ve been searching for the right project to tackle this year. She loves plants and water, so we thought it would be fun to find something that incorporates her two…
Read MoreHow to Create a Personal Latin Dictionary
There is really no better substitute for learning Latin declensions and conjugations than copying the forms over and over. Learning hard things can be tedious work! Anything that is tedious, I believe, needs to be jazzed up a bit with some fun colored pens, and it can become a game. This year I’m helping my…
Read MoreOnline Reading Game to Encourage Struggling Readers to PRACTICE!
My youngest and I have been struggling together over the past several years to get her to become an independent reader. She has grown leaps and bounds this past summer as we’ve really buckled down on practicing the basics of reading. Online reading games have been a lifesaver for me as they offer a neutral…
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