I feel like art education is one of those things that often gets put on the back burner, both in public and homeschool education. I love doing art with my children and I used to be so good at getting it in every day. It provides a creative outlet for self-expression and a fun way […]
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My middle children love pretend play and coming up with imaginative story lines. Getting their thoughts down on paper is a little more difficult. Over the last couple of months, we have started using Evan-Moor’s book, How to Write a Story, Grades 1-3. I received a free copy in exchange for writing about our experiences. […]
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In working with my children in the past, spelling did not automatically develop as they learned to read. When I tried spelling when they hit the Kindergarten level, it just did not click for them. With my first 3 children, spelling skills really started progressing closer to the first grade level. When I received to […]
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The Skill Sharpeners series has quickly become a favorite homeschooling supplement in my house. My almost 5 year old especially loves her Skill Sharpeners activity books. When I had the opportunity to review Skill Sharpeners Reading, I knew my almost kindergartener would benefit from additional reading practice and would love another activity book. I looked […]
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My almost 5 year old loves doing independent practice activities during school work time. I bought a few “morning work” kindergarten language arts and math packets from teachers pay teachers that have been perfect for her. I really liked the quick review and practice of grade level concepts that she gets on these pages and […]
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Spelling skills are one important component in a child’s writing development. Although there are many ways to approach spelling skills, one of the most common in the public school system is to provide a list of words to memorize each week. In order to promote spelling competence, word lists should be appropriate for the skill […]
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When I went to school for my teaching certificate, I learned about teaching reading, writing, math, art, and other special education related topics. STEM, also known as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics activities were not discussed at all. Facilitating STEM learning and activities is a weak area for me. In order to teach STEM, I […]
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Grammar and punctuation skills require explicit instructions and regular practice to master. These skills are important prerequisites to becoming skilled writers. Evan-Moor has many quality products to help teach Language Skills, including grammar. I have previously enjoyed using Language Fundamentals and Daily Language Review with my children. As my children have also loved the Skill Sharpener Series, […]
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I was first introduced to Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners series about 18 months ago. These books have quickly become one of our favorite homeschool supplements. When my 4.5 year old finished her Skill Sharpener’s Critical Thinking book (CLICK HERE to read my full review), she told me she wasn’t going to do any more school work […]
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Evan-Moor’s Pocket book series supplies you with interactive learning activities that are compiled into construction paper pockets and bound into a book. The resulting pocket book is a nice portfolio of student work and a great way to review the content learned. I have previously used and loved Evan-Moor’s Literature Pocket series (CLICK HERE to […]
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