Have you ever tried writing essential questions for your lessons or curriculum? Try using this ready-to-go list of essential questions that integrate the arts and the creative process.
Are you teaching creative writing? Here are some tips and suggestions to help you plan a successful, fun creative writing class.
Discover the best homeschool art curriculum for creative kids! Explore engaging lessons, online classes, & art books to inspire young artists
There’s a ton of superb free art instruction out there for kids who are into drawing, painting, sculpting, and other artsy things! Here are our favorites!
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Are you noticing some gaps in your curriculum? Are you looking for some new, creative ideas for how to fill these holes in your ELA curriculum? This post gives you 10 creative ideas for how to fill holes in your secondary ELA curriculum.
Ever since I started homeschooling with littles, one of the names that have come up over and over as a recommendation for some online learning is the Starfall Education Foundation. This year with o…
If you're searching for the best homeschooling curriculum for middle school, check out this awesome list of helpful resources!
Freedom Homeschooling lists free high-quality homeschool composition curriculum for all grades. Complete programs, not supplements.
We're gearing up for another homeschool year! Here's what we've chosen for our 8th grade homeschool curriculum.
Find the best Christian homeschool curriculum packages. Including 2023 programs for online, high school, mailable, Charlotte Mason, Classical, & free.
Are you looking to incorporate more Project Based Learning into your ELA Classroom? Check out this quick post with tips and tricks for how to help students record and edit podcasts easily in class. Engage your students with this innovative podcasting lesson.
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The next strand of the NCAS we will discuss is creating. We will discuss what it means, the essential driving questions that should be asked.
Are you looking for an engaging and easy-to-follow mindful art lesson idea for middle or high school? This neurographic art project was a huge success.
If you are Christian, then building a strong faith in your kids is extremely important. Check out this list of Christian homeschool curriculum choices!
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ART VOCABULARY Art Elements & Principles (Prezi) The ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of art/design are the building blocks used to create a work of art. The Elements of art/design can be thought…
A Guide to Classical Homeschooling - what is classical education, how you can implement in your homeschool, and tons of resources!
At first, the idea of adding life skills to your homeschool curriculum might seem like a silly idea. If you’re anything like me you’re thinking, “Well, it’s life. We do a lot of that here so…we’re good.” But, the truth is, my kids could use some more life skills and something more structured to focus …
Information and tips for teaching blending, as well as resources to help you! Check out my NO PREP Fluency Builders - Word Blending Activities and FREE set of large pocket chart letter cards!
Awkward ENFP: Why ENFPs Are So Weird Being called weird or awkward can certainly have negative connections to it, but to some people it can be endearing and sets people apart from being ordinary. Certain personality types can become pegged for being strange, simply because they have unique characteristics which don’t always fit into certain …
Take the boredom out of spelling practice with one of these creative and fun ways to practice spelling words that will work with any word list.
I feel that it is essential for every English literature student–whether that be honors, regular, or support level– to have the ability to read a single text through a different critical lens. This skill teaches students how to have an open mindset and view the world through someone else’s perspective–which is one of the fundamental purposes ... Read More about Creative Ways to Teach Critical Lenses
Here it is, you guys. Our gifted homeschool curriculum choices post for 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. August in New England is always bittersweet for me. August is hot and sunny and Kenny Chesney comes to town, so there is a lot to be excited about, but it also marks the end of summer. And as much as I love fall in New England, I am never quite ready to say goodbye to summer fun. Alas, our homeschool co-op met this week to plan for fall and so, like it or not, September is coming. I figured it was time to
Looking for a smidge of EXTRA CREDIT in your CHARACTER grade? Extra Credit Options in Mr. Korb’s Art Room: come in during the afternoon to help get the Art Studio Polished and Ready for 2nd S…
Want to teach writing without a curriculum? You're in luck - it totally can be done. Build critical thinking skills and raise thoughtful, engaged writers when you let go of your writing curriculum.
Learn how to become an artist without going to art school with our tried-and-tested tips and practice drills!
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Creating mood in writing is a lot easier than it sounds. Find out how to help your students with this important skill with this post!
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Homeschool math for gifted kids can be tricky. Here's how we are using Teaching Textbooks as an accelerated curriculum for our gifted child.
Are you homeschooling 6th grade? Today, I am sharing some of our favorite homeschool resources to use with 6th graders. I hope you find something that your 6th grader will love! Sixth Grade Homeschool Curriculum: Resources by Subject Homeschooling 6th Grade: A quick note I always say that we are 'curriculum dabblers' and it's true! We use a patchwork of creative educational resources. What we use with one child when he is in fourth grade is often different from what we used with a sibling. Below, I am sharing our favorite resources for homeschooling sixth grade from past years. Please
Writing, I believe, is one of the most vital skills we can teach our kids, whether we homeschool or not. It is so poorly taught in modern education, yet
Shopping for homeschool curriculum can be overwhelming! I want to share with you how My Father's World curriculum has blessed us through Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade! Read this post to find out what I love and what I didn't love to help you choose your own curriculum this year!
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You're not stuck in your current job, there is a way out. You just have to take the leap! Find here a comprehensive list of alternatives to a 9 to 5 job.
I work from home as an artist. Why blog about that? I've worked for years as a freelance illustrator, without creating a proper online presence for myself. Even now, I still hesitate to write about my work as my 'business'... ... and that's a problem! I know a lot of artists and creati
If you are seriously considering leaving teaching, you are not alone. But this is not a decision to make lightly. Here are six essential questions to consider.
I’m getting excited thinking about our upcoming unit on American Artists! Every January and February we do six art projects, each focused on one artist per project. Studying these historical artists is such a fun way to incorporate a little art history into our homeschool week! It’s also a great introduction for the art history...