Spiral or Mastery Math Curriculum: What’s the Difference?
Spiral vs. Mastery Math Curriculum; What’s The Difference? This article explores the difference between spiral curriculum & mastery math curriculum, along with examples of each type.
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Memorizing Math Facts – A List & Resources
While I know there are mixed feeling about drilling math facts, I have found through my own experience that when the kids have the basics down, the more difficult stuff is easier to tackle. Memorizing Math Facts can be done in a myriad of ways such as math games (board and electronic), flash cards, and […]
30+ Fantastic Harry Potter Gift Ideas
Harry Potter has become one of those household names. Ranked up there with legends like Star Wars and Legos! If you have a Harry Potter fan in your house, then these 30+ Fantastic Harry Potter Gift Ideas will be sure to delight! I have to admit that I have never really understood the Harry Potter […]
It Helps to Memorize History – Lists & Resources for History Memorization
When it comes to memorizing history, it’s not so much that you need to memorize every date and detail, but that knowing the order of events, or the highlights of important documents helps you to understand history more easily and creates “pegs” for you to hang information on in you head for later. In this […]
The Skeletal System: Hands-On Learning Resources
One of my favorite science topics is the human body. I am so fascinated with how it all works. The Skeletal System is one of the body systems that is so fun to play with and learn about in a hands on manner. I have gathered tons of resources on the Skeletal System throughout my […]
Crafty Kids Gift Guide – Unique Gifts for the Creator in your House!
If you are like me and has a kid that loves anything craft related, you will appreciate this Crafty Kids Gift Guide I have put together. Both my now teen daughter and my youngest daughter had a love of crafts. If it involved cutting, gluing, creating something, they were in love (or are in love […]
Tons of Chore Game Ideas – Making Chores More Fun!
There are plenty of ways to motivate your kids do chores. Turning everyday boring activities into fun games will make them more pleasant for your kids. For this reason I have come up with some Fun Chore Game Ideas to get your kids cleaning and have fun! After identifying what chores are appropriate for them […]
Simplify Science with Memorization
When you know basic facts about a subject, it is easier to build up from those facts. Learning more difficult concepts in science is aided by knowing some basic facts. While the list of science facts to memorize is seemingly endless there are definitely some basic science memorization lists that will get you started. Science […]
Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents
Given that I have been a parent for over seventeen years now you might think this book comes a little late for me, alas it does not. While I think Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Became Parents is a must read for ALL expecting parents, there is also value to be had from those […]
Ultimate Guide of Things to Memorize
I grew up memorizing math facts by flash cards and using songs to help me more quickly learns lists of facts and such. For this reason I have found it important for my children to have these things to memorize as well. When you know your math facts it is much easier to do higher […]
UPDATE on Gryphon Parental Control App
I recently wrote an article called Online Safety for Teens Using a Parental Control App. Not only were there 10 Things to Consider when it comes to Online Safety for Teens, but I also talked about a new online safety app which can help parents keep their teens safe online. In just 2 weeks, Gryphon […]
The Periodic Table Rap ~ Fun & Resources for the Periodic Table!
Are you working on learning about the Periodic Table of Elements this year? When our kids were younger focus was with the first 10, but also covered some general things about the way the table is set up as well. One of the first things we did was learn about an atom and its parts, […]
Kid Friendly Halloween Snacks – 5 Unique & Fun Recipes
Halloween is quickly approaching, and that means getting prepared for all the hungry children that are about to come your way! When you are hosting a party for your child and their friends or need something to take to a party you are attending, these Kid Friendly Halloween Snacks are sure to be some unique […]