Letter Writing: Hands-On Learning Stations

Letter writing is a lost art. Even though I rarely ever get something real in the mail, I always check it hopefully. Just because something is fading away, doesn’t mean we should let it. Teaching kids to write letters can bring joy to others and connection with friends and family. I’m focusing on Language Arts this…

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Magnetic Sentences: Hands-On Learning Stations

When students are learning to write a sentence, they face a lot of hurdles. First, there is the physical act of writing anything that can be tedious, especially if they have been asked to use their hand for any other type of writing that day. Then there is handwriting. Can you even read what they…

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Playing with Poetry: Hands-On Learning Stations

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Our homeschool routine is being transformed by hands-on learning stations. It seems the kids are happier, everyone is engaged in learning, and I’m not as exhausted by the end of the day. Win-win! I’m in the middle of a 31+ day series where I’m sharing hands-on learning station ideas. Last week, I focused on science stations. This…

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Fire Prevention & Safety: Hands-On Learning Stations

As homeschoolers, sometimes we miss the safety training that comes from public schools. It’s easy to forget that some things are not simply intuitive. Kids aren’t just going to know what to do if a fire breaks out in your home. I’m continuing my 31+ Days of Hands-On Learning Stations today with a special topic station to…

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Computer Science: Hands-On Learning Stations

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While flying home from Boston a couple of weeks ago, I had a fascinating conversation with a young college student. She was completing her internship at an architecture firm and we were discussing my son’s future. I shared my son’s love of languages and his interest in science. Quickly, she connected the two fields and asked,…

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