Whether you're new to homeschooling or have a few years experience, one of your first steps to set up your day should be to create a homeschool daily schedule. As an elementary teacher, I waste not a single moment to establish classroom schedules, routines, and a daily rhythm from the very first day of school. The same holds for students I work with in-home or … [Read more...] about How to Make a Homeschool Daily Schedule that Works + 3 Examples
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38 Beginner Chapter Books 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Readers Will Love
There’s nothing more amazing than seeing young children progress from picture books to reading short stories and novels on their own. This is why beginner chapter books for young readers are so important. These books introduce children to the joys of reading, they build vocabulary and help make strong readers. It’s important to pick early reading books that interest the … [Read more...] about 38 Beginner Chapter Books 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Readers Will Love
Why Children Playing With Blocks Is Important: 10 Benefits of Block Play
Children playing with blocks as toddlers through preschool and into the early elementary years is an invaluable education. While playing with blocks, children learn and expand on a variety of skills as they pass through multiple stages of development. In the classroom, it was fascinating (and also sometimes hilarious) to see my kids playing with blocks and make observations … [Read more...] about Why Children Playing With Blocks Is Important: 10 Benefits of Block Play