The Scientific Method

Science is all about classification, organization, and thinking that involves critical and logical skills. One of the most important steps that we as homeschooling parents can teach our children is how to use the Scientific Method. Not only is teaching the Scientific Method a required process in education, but also it is also a very […]

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Learn the Alphabet Arts and Crafts – J

The Letter J is a generally reliable letter.  It usually makes the “juh” sound as in jam.   The letters “dg” sometimes make the /j/ sound as well (as in edge) which makes it difficult for children to spell such words.  Teaching “edge” as a Word Family (edge, hedge, ledge, etc) can help. The Letter J […]

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Science Topics for First Grade

The most important thing to teach in early science is observation. Teaching your kids to observe, and make notes of what they see is as important as getting the concepts. They can draw pictures of what they see, make notes or even take along a camera to take pictures and scrap book their observations. Encourage, […]

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Babysitter Safety – What Parents and Sitters Need to Know

How do I go about choosing a babysitter? Get a trusted friend or family member if possible. Get recommendations from friends. Trade childcare with friends who have kids. Do not hire a sitter under age 12. Watch your child’s reaction when you tell them a sitter they know is coming, and listen to what your […]

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Learn the Alphabet Arts and Crafts – H

The letter H is a dependable letter.  It usually makes the “huh” sound as in hat.  This is especially the case when the letter H is not partnered with another consonant However, it is sometimes silent (as in ghost or hour).   It is also part of a number of digraphs:  she,  the,  phonics,  chicken,  when […]

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Jump or Jiggle

Jump or Jiggle   Frogs jump, Caterpillars hump,   Worms wiggle, Bugs jiggle,   Rabbits hop, Horses clop,   Snakes slide, Sea gulls glide,   Mice creep, Deer leap,   Puppies bounce, Kittens pounce,   Lions stalk— But– I walk!   Evelyn Beyer

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