Planning for the Weather
Thursday, 21 May 2015
When summer rolls around, most of our plans revolve around things we can do outside while it is warm and sunny. If your kids find themselves getting bored at any point over the next few months, print out some of the lessons from Nature/Outdoors. This wonderful course, taught by Erin Dean, is geared toward elementary
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And the Winner Is . . .
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
Recently, members of SchoolhouseTeachers.com were able to vote for their favorite Schoolhouse Teacher. After all the votes were tallied, the winner was Chris Yust of Computer Science/Programming. Chris provides hands-on computer projects for 6th-12th grade students in a self-study environment. Weekly printables with step-by-step instructions on each month’s topic are provided. The twelve available units
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New Classes on the Block
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
New classes are a regular occurrence here at SchoolhouseTeachers.com, and because our classes are not live, you can jump in at any time. Try the new Fraction Workshop with Vivien Owens. This 12-week course for elementary and middle school students includes printable instructions, practice problems, and answer keys. It presents a system of learning that
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Can You Spot the Difference?
Monday, 18 May 2015
Do you remember those puzzles in children’s magazines that had you spot the difference between two very similar photos? Little did we know that those puzzles were testing our skills, preparing us to be able to compare and contrast when we got older. Put your middle and high schoolers to the test with Writing: Compare/Contrast.
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The Art of Advertising
Saturday, 16 May 2015
Have you ever made the decision to buy a particular food or see a certain movie based on the advertisement? Some advertisers are incredibly persuasive. They have mastered the craft of emotional appeal. Writing: Advertising Copy with Sharon Watson is a great three-week course that will help middle school and high school students incorporate the
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Supply and Demand
Friday, 15 May 2015
There is a demand these days for quality resources to help us with various aspects of our lives. Perhaps we need help with our finances or parenting. Some people want help teaching math or science. Others want help educating their special needs children. SchoolhouseTeachers.com supplies the resources to meet that demand. That’s where Judi Munday
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From Decimals to Diagrams
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Math is a multifaceted wonder! With each new math concept we learn, we can understand our world a little bit better. It has application to nearly every subject. There is math in music, art, science, and Bible, just to name a few. Students can turn to SchoolhouseTeachers.com for help with their math skills. Pre-Algebra with
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Will You Accept the Challenge?
Wednesday, 13 May 2015
One thing I love about teaching my own kids and teaching at our co-op is that I have an opportunity to challenge students. If a student isn’t stretched educationally, they will often not know what they are capable of. Michele Peterson has put together a weekly Photography Challenge. Elementary, middle school, and high school students
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