Home School Resources
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…
Read MorePlaying with Poetry: Hands-On Learning Stations
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…
Read MoreFire 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…
Read MoreComputer Science: Hands-On Learning Stations
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,…
Read MoreCultivating Curiosity with Documentaries: Hands-On Learning Stations
While watching the TV is by definition, not a hands-on experience, documentaries offer a different way to experience the world around them from the comfort of your home. Each day I have opportunities for my kids to have a snack break and play outside. Even though we live in Texas and most days are good for…
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