Assignments Kids Love – Special Replay Are there really assignments that kids love — yes! Especially when you allow them to study an area of interest. As a homeschool mom, I loved having proof that my children learned and what better way than through assignments. Testing is truly the easy way out. A child memorizes what is on the test and then proceeds to forget. My daughter has a history professor that uses the following and very effective method of giving assignments. She assigns a book to read. She has them write a one page report covering the main ideas. She has them do a presentation on the book about ten minutes in length and then asks them questions. In...
You don’t have to hop a flight to feel like you’ve crossed the pond this St. Patrick’s Day. Check out an authentic Irish pub in DC that features live music nightly or head to Baltimore for the only Guinness Brewery in the states (kids are welcome!). DC’s parade is canceled, but you can still check out bagpipers and Celtic dancers in near-by burbs. Want to skip the crowds? We’ve got green-themed science projects and St. Paddy Day crafts to do at home, too. Scroll down for the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your wee ones this side of the pond. In the City photo: Chuck Kennedy via Wikimedia The White House Fountain Take a stroll past 1600...
Taking Learning Outdoors Spring is just around the corner and along with it comes longer days, sunshine, fresh breezes, and early buds and blooms. What a great time to get outdoors with your students and take learning outside as well. Ideas For Social Studies And Science Outdoors There are many different opportunities to cover academics outside and still enjoy the outdoors. Here are a few ideas that may help.For social studies, neighbourhood walks, checking out the community, following maps, doing geocaching and using coordinates are just a few things that can be done. If you want more information, check out my post about social studies outdoors.For science, you can do experiments such as coke and mentos to check out chemical...
Below are some awesome shamrock activities and crafts to try with the kiddos this March. If you’re looking for even more St. Patrick’s Day goodness, you’ll love my collection of St. Patrick’s Day activities for preschoolers. Related: St. Patrick’s Day Beginning Sounds Celebrating holidays with kids is something I enjoy – both at home and school. I have to admit, though, that I adore creating a fun St. Patrick’s Day for the kids! Since shamrocks are the official plant of St. Patrick’s Day, this is a perfect opportunity to dive deeper into the cute little green plant. While your students are busily with their shamrock activities, you can also regale them with stories, songs, and facts about shamrocks. Ask them if...
Does your family come first in everything you do? Do you really prioritize your kids with every decision you make? If you think about it for more than a second, I’m sure you’ll realize that you don’t and for good reason! I was inspired to write this because of what NBA superstar Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha said a few years back now. They said that they put their relationship ahead of any other commitments – including kids. On the face of it, this appears to challenge our sensibilities around parenthood. We’re so used to saying that “we always put our kids first”…but do we? Let’s do a little thought experiment. It might be better for your kids to...
