Delight in the Diversity
Saturday, 27 June 2015
If today we began studying all of the cultures, languages, and history of the world, we would never be able to learn it all. Fortunately, some of these things are available through SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Greg Shone teaches French to students in middle and high school, though elementary students can learn French, if they are ready to
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Making the Connection
Friday, 26 June 2015
There are many benefits to staying fit. We have increased energy. Our brains function better. Our stamina increases. The whole family can participate in Bethany Learn’s Family Fitness course. Through professional videos, printouts, and physical activities, Bethany teaches us about goal setting, patterns of movement, firming up our habits, posture, our core, and proper alignment.
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Building on the Basics
Thursday, 25 June 2015
When we learn the basics of any subject or skill, we can build upon those to further our learning and ability. Students in grades 5-8 can work on their math skills with Daily Math. This is a collection of worksheets and drills that teach and reinforce math skills. More than 200 supplemental math worksheets and
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Worms and Words
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Have you ever wanted to learn more about worms? No? I’ll bet your kids have. Now is the chance for you to learn about worms together, in Rosemarie Pagano’s Bug Science. Through this fourteen-lesson course, Rosemarie shares the elementary biology of worms and their role in the environment. She discusses good and bad worms, vermicomposting,
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A Solid Foundation
Tuesday, 23 June 2015
No matter what we do, a solid foundation is key to success. Beginning Violin with Nancy Blue, violin teacher and professional violinist, instructs students how to buy a violin and take care of it; tune it, hold it, and play it, beginning with scales and simple songs. Nancy’s lessons also instill a solid foundation in
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Beyond the Book
Monday, 22 June 2015
There is such a wide variety of teaching styles here on SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Your children are sure to find courses that appeal to their learning style, and you will find courses that present the information in a format that supports your role as teacher. Asia: Its People and History with Bonne Rose Hudson is one such
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Teaching the Teens
Saturday, 20 June 2015
With three teenagers myself, I often find it difficult to motivate them. I have one son who is very motivated by the thought of making money. Starting a Micro Business for Teens with Carol Topp is the perfect class for him. In just eight lessons, Carol helps middle and high school students learn about the
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Seeing the Purpose
Friday, 19 June 2015
When we take the time to truly study something, we can begin to see the purpose in it, whether it be a flower or a person’s life. Thankfully, we have the opportunity to do both through SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Botany with Julie Polanco teaches middle and high school students about plant cells, transpiration, plant defense, flowers and
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