The Created Things
Tuesday, 14 October 2014
Many of our classes here at SchoolhouseTeachers.com give children the opportunity to create with their hands. This provides an extra level of learning with the goal of greater retention. Offering more than a full semester’s worth of lessons, Tinkers* Club with Ed Sobey is one such class. To the delight of students and parents alike
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Learn Something Extraordinary
Monday, 13 October 2014
When something is beyond ordinary, it is extraordinary. Think about the vastness of the universe and everything that is in it. It stretches our imagination and our ability to comprehend. You could say it is extraordinary. Under the Dailies tab, you can study our universe by following along with Everyday Astronomy. Learn about constellations and
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Don’t Forget Your Supplements!
Saturday, 11 October 2014
While full-year courses are necessary, sometimes it is nice to have a little extra help via supplemental courses. One of these is Algebra for Kids with Bob Hazen. If you are looking for extra practice for your child who is embarking on the journey that is algebra, you will find weekly worksheets to supplement the
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History for the Wee Ones
Friday, 10 October 2014
ABC with Me is a fun weekly series found under the Dailies tab. As children learn their letters, they also learn about the lives of historical figures. A was for Abraham Lincoln, and Z will be for Zachary Taylor. Children are presented with facts and fun activities, like visiting an online museum, to help them
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Appreciate and Articulate
Thursday, 09 October 2014
SchoolhouseTeachers.com wants to be sure students have the opportunity to receive a well-rounded education. Many electives are offered to spark their interest. One of our daily series is Everyday Easels. Though this course has come to a close, all of the lessons are still available. This series takes a unique two-week look at various works
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Two Ways to Play
Wednesday, 08 October 2014
School can’t be serious all the time. In fact, SchoolhouseTeachers.com has a wide variety of fun and exciting classes. Play Production with Marci Hanks is a compelete course availabe for immediate download. Gather a group of friends and learn how to write and produce a play. Begin with choosing a topic for your play, create
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Time Travel
Tuesday, 07 October 2014
Let SchoolhouseTeachers.com be your guide to the past. Taught by Jennifer Courtney, Classical History teaches ancient history from a Biblical perspective. She then discusses the rise and fall of Rome, the spread of Christianity, and the history of the church. This class spans 29 weeks, just shy of a full school year, but includes an
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Behind the Screens
Monday, 06 October 2014
Besides the core subjects, SchoolhouseTeachers.com has many interesting and engaging electives. Two popular full-year courses which are complete and available for immediate download take students behind the screens. Computer Science with Chris Yust teaches programming and Filmmaking with George Escobar gives students a behind-the-scenes view of the film industry. Chris begins his computer instruction with
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