a review of evan-moor's smart start STEM for pre-K, learn with emily dot com

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Smart Start STEM for PreK

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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a review of Evan-Moor's Skill Sharpeners grammar and punctuation grade pre-k activity book, learn with emily dot com

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners Grammar & Punctuation Activity Book

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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a review of evan-moor's skill sharpeners math grade k activity book

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade K

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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a review of evan-moor's history pockets, life in plymouth colony, grades 1 to 3, learn with emily dot com

A Review of Evan-Moor’s History Pockets: Life in Plymouth Colony, Grades 1-3

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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fun space science resources, includes books, activities, and supplies, learn with emily dot com

Elementary Space Science Resources for Kids: Books, Activities, and Supplies

After finishing our Bug Unit (CLICK HERE to see resources), we have moved on to an astronomy unit. I am using The Good and Beautiful’s Astronomy Science Unit. This Space Science Resources article includes books, activities, and supplies that will support any astronomy curriculum or can be used on its own as a fun Space […]

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Fun Bug Unit Resources: Books, Activities, and Supplies

I have been using The Good and the Beautiful’s “Arthropod’s: Insects, spiders, & crustaceans” elementary level science unit with my children. Although this curriculum provides great supplementary resources for a bug unit, this article includes some additional fun bug unit resources. These can be used to support any bug curriculum or stand alone in as […]

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A review of evan-moor's skill sharpeners reading activity book for grade 2, learn with emily dot com

A Review of Evan-Moor’s Skill Sharpeners Reading for Grade 2

Since I homeschool year round, my children have more than 36 weeks to cover content. My 2nd grader completed all of the daily assignments in Evan-Moor’s Daily Reading Comprehension (CLICK HERE to read my full review of Daily Reading Comprehension) and I thought she would benefit from additional practice at the 2nd grade level over […]

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