I had sooooooo much fun doing this monster art project in my son Elliot's kindergarten class recently! I chose to do this project because Elliot LOVES monsters and he LOVES using his imagination to make characters come to life. We have enjoyed using popsicle stick puppets for many many years and he always enjoys both creating
Fibonacci Day - 11/23
Here are some great grammar games, ideas, and activities that will help early/middle elementary aged kids enjoy grammar just a bit.
FREE Minecraft Learning Printables (Various Subjects)
Check out these fun activities from Award Winning Author/Illustrator Jarett Lerner to do at home or in the classsroom. Includes comics, drawing, and more.
I love reading books, but man, if I ever had to write one, I think my editor would have a fit. I'm notoriously bad with grammar, as many ma...
Write Your Name in Cuneiform In today’s Literacy, we will be looking at Cuneiform, an ancient form of writing from Mesapotamia (now Iraq). You can use this site to write your “Monogram&…
Diagramming sentences helps kids see English grammar at-a-glance. It's easier to practice analyzing English parts of speech on the diagram charts and worksheets.
Integrate art and literacy with no prep or background knowledge with step by step tutorials for art history and art around the world!
8 Effective Study Tips For AsLike many students, I do not have photographic memory and need to study hard and effectively to be successful in school. The study tips listed below has allowed me to ace classes and exams over the years and I hope that they will help my fellow students out there in the world.1. Make the material personally meaningfulWrite your notes in your own words and form various cue associations, such as images and experiences. Rote memorization can only go so far. 2. Use mnemonic devices & diagramsCreate a story involving large chunks of information or items or separate them into acronyms (Be as funny or as crude as you would like). For information that is hard to describe, try drawing diagrams and be creative with color coding to help you visualize. 3. Fill out or make the study guide.If a professor creates a study guide for you, trust me on this and fill it out the best you can. However, if they do not provide one, create your own. This requires you to go through your notes, consolidate them, and organize them in a way that you understand which is very valuable. 4. Test your knowledge.You can ace your exams by strengthening your brain to retain information. By practicing and self-testing, you will know the material by the exam days. Create flashcards, whether tangible or online (e.g. www.quizlet.com), and go over them regularly. They are excellent memory reinforcement tools and sites can offer games to help you stay engaged. Don't stress and cram the night before an exam. However, there is nothing wrong with light refreshers of the material.5. Minimize interferenceIt is very important to know the best environment that you can study in. Do you study better in a noisy or quiet place? Can you focus better with music on? Do you get distracted by the internet and social media?If distracted by sites, use a web extension that can block sites for a certain amount of hours. Also, put away your phone!!6. Find the best way YOU learn.I personally know that I learn better when I read and write the material I want to memorize over and over again. However, for my study buddy, she needs to hear and repeat material out loud as an auditory learner. Find out what your learning style is through the above diagram or the VARK Questionnaire (http://vark-learn.com/). 7. Take breaksOverworking your brain limits absorption of information. Taking breaks helps destress and focus. This does not mean for an hour or more, but take at least 15 minute breaks in between long study sessions. Eat some snacks and drink some water during this time.Another recommendation is using the Pomodoro technique, which is a timer that breaks down productivity into intervals and short breaks. There are various online sites and apps that offer this or something similar. 8. Get a study buddyIt's better to suffer together. Just kidding. Having a friend or classmate to study with can help you split up work or simply provide someone to review the material with. Additionally, they can explain information that you may not understand thoroughly and vice versa.
The kids and I have been talking about words with ing added on the end. My youngest has just started coming across these words in his reading and his big sister was showing him how to break the wo…
Yes, you read that correctly. This post is about hands on reading. It is possible! I love to read and a great way to help inspire your children to enjoy reading is by making it totally awesome. The Wizard of Oz
A figurative language anchor chart is a great resource to use to teach young students about the different types of figurative language.
Teach your child to recognize and read consonant digraphs /th/, /sh/, and /ch/ with a digraph garden!
1st Grade Reading Worksheets can help your kids get off to a great start of a life-long love of reading. Reading is knowledge. Stimulate their imagination and help them expand their understanding of the world and communication with others. Grow a strong and intelligent future with a passion for learning. Print all of our 1st […]
If you struggle with classroom management no matter how many different strategies you try, there's a chance you're doing something to get in your own way.
I created this culture jars art lesson for an Art and World Cultures class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. The word
Metaphor, simile, onomatopoeia, alliteration, hyperbole, personification, and more!
Synonyms and Antonyms Anchor Chart! This blog post contains the material to create this anchor chart, plus a FREE interactive notebook entry for synonyms and antonyms!
Today I wanted to stop by and share some strategies for teaching vowel teams and diphthongs in our classroom! It’s always challenging to teach spelling patterns that aren’t easily decodable! […]
Marvelous May homeschool art activities will keep the fun going throughout the month! Fun celebrations for Mother's Day, May the 4th and more!
Homeschoolers make art appreciation too complicated — too fussy, too drawn out, too obscure. I see so many questions in forums and Facebook groups, posted by moms wholly intimidated by the i…
Use these YouTube channels to teach art appreciation and art history to your kids.
If you want your children to learn more about art history in the classroom, you don’t have to prepare a whole lot to make it happen! These five no-prep art history projects are perfect for a homeschool classroom, and many of them can supplement your lesson plans!
Done is better than perfect. At first, it seems like a cop out – especially for recovering perfectionists like myself – but there's truth in this statement, and freedom when you learn to incorporate it into your life. Today, let's take a closer look at this philosophy as it relates to th
Do your kiddos love the fantasy and adventure of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit? Then, The Hobbit art lesson with Nana and chalk pastels are for you!
Need ideas for how to teach art in homeschool? These 10 tips for including art in your homeschool day will have your kids creating in no time.
Find creative and practical ideas for homeschooling families, especially when it comes to books! You'll find booklists, book club ideas, discussion tips, and more.
Want your kids to be more artistic but aren't sure how to start? Here are 10 ways to encourage art in your homeschool and develop creativity.
Do you have a creative child? If you can't keep up with them artistically - Check out this online art curriculum!
A master of the Northern Renaissance, Jan van Eyck painted some of the most famous pieces of his time. Learn about his life and works with hands-on activities!
You ARE An Artist, Homeschool Art Lessons cover multiple subjects, not just art! Literature, History, Science, and more included.
Abstract art is a great movement to learn with your kids because it's about the process, not the outcome. Abstract art removes barriers.
Learn how to teach art with minimal supplies, explore famous artists, and integrate art across subjects to enrich homeschool art!
Adding art to homeschool history can make all the difference in increasing comprehension and retention. Plus, it's more fun!
Easily integrate art history into your day with a 20-page set of art history notebooking pages. Learn about major art movements, artists, and famous works!
At home art lessons for kids. Salvador Dali art projects for kids. Art history. Home school art lessons. Kindergarten - 6th grade.
This week we’re celebrating art! We’ve got free art lessons, notebooking pages, lesson plans, art history, and even sensory recipes related to art! We...
When teach art, I use the immersive Charlotte-Mason approach which includes living books, narration, copywork, and creative expression. Here's how.
Not quite sure how to tackle art and art techniques in your homeschool? Good news! There are lots of easy ways to teach art to your kids even if your own art skills are less than stellar.
Learn about 19th century British painter John Constable with a fun and free unit study and art lesson!
