Be Amazing!
Friday, 13 June 2014
Can you imagine saying to your child, “Okay, honey, today your school will consist of Lego Digital Designer and putting a light bulb in a microwave”? You’ll be the coolest parent on the planet! Chris Yust is spending the month of June teaching students about computer-aided design in his Computer Science class. Lego Digital Designer
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Learn About Plants and Enjoy Them
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Summer is a wonderful time to learn about plants since the trees are full of leaves, vegetables are growing, fruit trees are producing, and flowers are in bloom. One of the newest classes on SchoolhouseTeachers.com is Botany with Julie Polanco. Ms. Polanco will be reviewing the definition of botany and helping students to understand why
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Help Teaching Math
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
Could you use some help teaching math? SchoolhouseTeachers.com has several ways we can help. Elementary: Dr. Peter Price has videos and podcasts designed to help equip parents to teach the fundamentals of Elementary Math in a way that helps the students truly understand the concepts. Veteran teacher Teresa Evans brings Everyday Games to the
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Books, Books, Books!
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
Have you ever read The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde? Despite its status as a classic children’s tale, I somehow missed reading this beautiful story until this month when I read Niki Coburn McNeil’s Lapbooking lesson on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. What a beautiful story! I was so touched—and surprised—by the ending I wanted to share it with
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Beauty of Language
Monday, 09 June 2014
I have been fascinated by American Sign Language for more than thirty years, ever since I watched Sesame Street as a child. To me, the language has a beauty and poetry about it that is unmatched by any other. Did you know you can take four months of ASL from Sandra Heflin, a certified interpreter
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Dig In
Saturday, 07 June 2014
Do you remember that there is a Monthly Menu available? Delicious entrees, sides, desserts, and breakfast options are provided each month. If you’re looking for a resource to help make menu planning easier, then you’ll want to come back each month for new options. Don’t forget, too, that time is running out to enjoy Stacy
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Take Advantage of the Opportunities
Friday, 06 June 2014
Hebrew is an ancient language. It was spoken by the early Jews until about 70 AD. We have the opportunity to learn this ancient language with Evonne Mandella through Hands on Hebrew. This class includes sixteen lessons which can still be accessed, though the class has finished. Pronunciation guides and various activities are included to
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The Natural World
Thursday, 05 June 2014
Patrick Nurre’s Geology class is back this month with a look at the geology of natural parks. If you’ve missed his already completed lessons, they are fully accessible through SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Join Yvonne Blake in Daily Discoveries as she helps us discover things in our world and look at them from a fresh perspective. With classes
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