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A Review of Evan-Moor’s Draw Then Write 1-3

January 4, 2019January 30, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

I have been using Evan-Moor’s 6-Trait Writing books with my children this school year. Although I like 6-Trait Writing, sometimes it can be helpful to occasionally vary writing activities to a different product for interest and motivation. One of my children loves drawing, so I have introduced Evan-Moor’s Draw Then Write activities with her in […]

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Daily Language Review

January 3, 2019September 16, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

As I knew we would finish our 4th grade Language Arts curriculum mid-year, I began the search for other 4th grade language arts products we could use the rest of the school year. As grammar and language are important areas for producing strong readers and writers, I knew I wanted something that would provide a […]

DIY Fabric Crown with Free Pattern

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Dr. Redhair

Dressing like favorite characters is an everyday thing at my house. This project is actually from Halloween, when one of my children wanted to dress like Princess Rosalina from Super Mario Galaxy. This DIY fabric crown or your own variation can be used for any princess dress-up costumes. How to Make Your Own DIY Fabric […]

How to Sew Sensory Friendly Seams

December 19, 2018December 19, 2018 by Dr. Redhair

If you have a child with sensory processing disorder, you know how difficult it is to find clothing that is comfortable. I have autistic children who have sensory sensitivities, making certain types of clothing very uncomfortable. I have found that sewing clothing in comfortable fabrics can help, however, some children are sensitive to certain types […]

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Language Fundamentals

December 15, 2018 by Dr. Redhair

Evan-Moor has come out with a series of Fundamentals books to help teach core academic skills, such as reading comprehension and math. Language Fundamentals is another book in this series to teach grammar and other language skills. The language program I was previously using worked well with my auditory learner, but was not working out […]

A Review of Sassafras Science Adventures

December 13, 2018 by Dr. Redhair

My children love learning about science. I came across the Sassafras Science Adventures series on Pinterest and knew it was something I wanted to try. We have been using Sassafras science for several months now and I want to share my experiences. So far, we have completed the Zoology volume and are part way through […]

How to Sew a DIY Shy Guy Costume

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 by Dr. Redhair

Although Halloween is long gone, dress up and costumes are a year-round thing at my house. One of my children requested a Shy Guy costume for Christmas. If you don’t recognize Shy Guy, he appears in some of the Mario games, like Paper Mario Color Splash. This article describes the process and resources I used […]

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How to Assess, Remediate, and Monitor Math Progress using Evan-Moor Math

November 30, 2018March 20, 2019 by Dr. Redhair

In order to facilitate and ensure math skill mastery, it is important to assess, remediate, and monitor math progress. This article describes how to use Evan-Moor math products to assess, remediate, and monitor math progress. I received a copy of Math Fundamentals grade 2 and 5 in exchange for writing about my experiences with Evan-Moor […]