Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Monday, 19 October 2015
While you’re sitting on your couch or at your dining room table doing school, why not take a trip? Visit landmarks across the USA with Everyday Explorers – USA. Created by Julie Coney, this course allows students in all grade levels to study interesting facts about the United States and its history. There are
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Full Speed Ahead
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
My firstborn is a senior this year. I wonder where the time has gone. Sadly, it isn’t slowing down. We have to think about college and scholarships. I’ve been told the senior year just flies by. Thankfully, I have help. College Choice Guidance with Andy Erickson helps high school students choose a college and
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Satisfy Their Curiosity
Monday, 12 October 2015
Children are naturally curious, so it’s important to have activities that help them explore and satisfy that curiosity. Curious Science is a course designed for elementary students, especially third and fourth grade. Nine unit studies take students through studies of pufferfish, slime eels, dung beetles, fire ants, quicksand, and more. They will explore language
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Improving Communication
Wednesday, 07 October 2015
The English language has changed drastically over the centuries. What used to be communicated through inflection is now communicated through word order. So, in order to communicate effectively, we must understand the rules of grammar. Now ninth graders can enjoy a grammar lesson each day through Daily Grammar 9th grade. Students will work with
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They’re Really Adding Up!
Monday, 05 October 2015
The new courses just keep coming, and they’re really adding up! We now have over 160 courses on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Two of our newest are Beginning Handwriting and Hands-On Math Help with Cuisenaire Rods. Beginning Handwriting is a 27-week course for children in preschool and kindergarten. Annette Breedlove provides three printable lessons each week in
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Creating Something from Nothing
Saturday, 03 October 2015
Have you ever painted something or sculpted something from clay? That blank canvas offers a wealth of possibilities. That lump of clay can become anything you can imagine. In Everyday Easels, students of all ages have the opportunity to study more than 75 pieces of art—paintings, drawings, sculptures, monuments, and more—all of which began
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Teaching the Littles
Friday, 02 October 2015
Preschool is a great age. What fun they can have while they learn! The lessons in Pre-K Activities: Read and Play with Sarah Gilbert and Wendy Woerner revolve around stories. After reading each story, you and your preschooler can try the fun activities suggested. These activities can help your child gain a deeper understanding
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A Sign of the Times
Thursday, 01 October 2015
Two groups in America are growing: those who use American Sign Language and those who are learning English as their second language. American Sign Language with Sandra Heflin provides a beginning vocabulary of approximately 350 basic signs, the manual alphabet, grammar, and a basic understanding of the Deaf Community and culture. Students will learn
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