A guest post from Mac Bogert. One of the classes I survived in graduate school was Classroom Management. The underlying assumption of this course was we can’t let children learn on their own. Yet when I found myself facing a horde of sophomores my first day as an English teacher, as soon as I’d introduced myself I abandoned my lesson plan and asked them to write a short essay from the point of view of their skin. The school was not yet blessed with AC. They took the topic and ran with … [Read more...]
How to Make Homework Fun for Kids
For small children (and even older ones), the concept of homework being fun is probably an extremely foreign one. Parents often reach their wit's end with their children when it comes time to do homework each night, but it doesn't have to be so. In fact, there are a couple of simple tips that can make the completion of homework a much less agonizing process. If you want to learn about how to make homework fun for your kids, read on! Make a Game of It One of the easiest ways to make homework … [Read more...]
Increase STEM Learning with My.Future Platform
This post was sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. My kids are growing up in an amazing technologically advanced world. I can't even compare it to my own childhood play or education. They both quickly pick up technology; it never ceases to amaze me! Did you know that by 2018 there will be more than 8 million STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) jobs in the U.S.? It is estimated that 3 million of those jobs … [Read more...]
STEM Is Fun: Space Racers Parent and Educator Toolkit
From popular children’s television show Space Racers comes the Parents & Educator’s Toolkit. Developed in cooperation with WNET Education, the toolkit includes a: DVD with 13 animated episodes 4 live-action segments CD-ROM filled with corresponding STEM Lesson Plans and Family Activities These resources are ideal for kids in grades Pre-K through 3rd grade. And the best part? As if the content wasn't enough to wow you - it is only $14.99! Can you believe how affordable that … [Read more...]
A Fun Kids Club: I’m Teaching Adventurer Club
So I am teaching again. Not homeschooling but I am teaching at a new kids club - the Adventurer Club. It's a club for kids in grades 1-4 and I had 16 kids register. We had our first club meeting this week and it went pretty well. We start the evening off with Pledge, Law, Songs, Prayer, and Story/Devotional. We then move onto to our award classwork. The kids get awards for various topics and I started with the Listening Award. An award is basically a badge that will be sewn onto a sash that the … [Read more...]
Boost Her Brain Power! After School Snacks and Experiments
My husband and I like to foster an environment in our home that encourages our daughter to learn. School starts next week and we are getting her on track. First, we are making sure her bedtime is switching to a school appropriate bedtime this week. Also, we are buying healthy lunch items for her food and for after-school. 12 Brain Healthy After School Snacks Berries Celery Tuna fish Almonds Cauliflower Walnuts Brocolli Hard Boiled Egg Avocado Tortilla Chips and … [Read more...]
Preschool: Learning Colors and Shapes
We played and learned with Playskool in this sponsored post. Learning is fun. At least it should be, don't you think? I haven't started any official Preschool with my Little Man before this school year coming up, but through play time he learned his shapes and colors before the age of three. That is one thing I've appreciated the Playskool toys - they aren't just for play, though they are very fun for kids, they also help kids learn. [Tweet "Learning and play go hand in hand. … [Read more...]
