Homeschooling Education Articles for Teachers - Page 2

Why do games get phased out of the curriculum in the intermediate grades? Kids of all ages like to have fun, even once they have mastered solving long division problems, and double digit multiplication equations. Games can be particularly helpful when skill mastery begs for repetition. The m...

One of the best ways you can motivate your child is by trying to capitalize on his or her current interests. A child digs dinosaurs this month, weave it into a study on the ways that animals adapt to survive. Another child just learned to jump rope, it’s the perfect chance to write new jump rope ...

Parents who are attracted to homeschooling do it for a variety of reasons. It may be that their child has certain physical, social and/or cognitive obstacles that have made traditional schooling difficult, and they might want to try other approaches to learning. At first, this task may seem daunt...

Gathering together like-minded individuals can be an exciting way to teach and learn. Homeschooling is sometimes seen as an isolating educational adventure. A common perception is that homeschoolers are not being properly socialized. While homeschooling naturally creates pockets of one-on-one ...

Cooler weather and the changing colors of the leaves signal the beginning of a new school year. For some homeschoolers, lessons may have already started. However, extracurricular classes often don’t begin until later. Now is the time to think about which activities you would like to have suppleme...

The idea of teaching your child another language can seem daunting. Yet, there are many benefits to exposing your child to another language. He will be exposed to other cultures and traditions while enhancing his global perspective. He may also experience improvement in the intonation and grammar...

When I decided to homeschool my child, one of the more daunting tasks was deciding which books to use. Thankfully, I had a lot of input from my local homeschooling support group. Unfortunately, it seemed that there was no consensus on which curriculum was best. Choosing the right program for your...

Do you remember when you were a kid and you used to break open an Oreo cookie, lick away the creamy insides, and dunk the chocolate wafers into a cold glass of milk? Did you ever twist off the top half of the Oreo and use a toothpick to carve intricate portraits of historical figures into the fro...

Games are a quick and easy way to motivate children, and to foster an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation in the classroom. They can be adapted to suit the age and ability level of your students, and used across the curriculum at any point in the school year. The following games have worked ...

    Children love to communicate with one another in a secret language that others cannot understand. Allowing students to pass secret messages back and forth is a great way to have them practice language arts skills, team work, and higher-order thinking skills. It can also boost the c...

Migration is a fascinating aspect of animal and human behavior, and it is an excellent way for students to gain a greater understanding of themselves and the natural world around them. What follows are some suggestions on how to teach students about this topic. Take a Look at Animal Migration You...

Schools may be out and the pools are open, but it is not vacation time for homeschooling parents or even for many traditional teachers. Many teachers are busy toiling in classrooms to prepare for the next school year, and homeschooling parents are doing the same. Choosing  curriculum and pla...

Establishing a calendar for your homeschool can be challenging. Modern schools have long maintained the August to May schedule. Before that, school was in session from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Homeschoolers, however, do not have to follow particular dictates about when to have school, and when ...

Ever since my children started school, I have volunteered in their classrooms. It is one way for me to become better acquainted with my children’s classmates, and gives me some insight into their education. Last fall, during the opening to an experiment on air pressure, I was puzzled by the hesit...

  Introducing students to the concept of communication through mail is a wonderful, multidisciplinary topic for students, and can be tailored to suit all ages and abilities. I would like to share some of the ways I've taught this subject to my own students. Mail Delivery: Getting F...