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Creative Lesson: Food Webs
What are Food Webs? A food web is a model that shows how living things are interconnected through what they eat and how energy moves through an ecosystem. It is essentially several food chains put together to show how organisms rely on one another for survival. Every link on the web is generally connected to… Read more
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Cooking with Kids: Holiday Cookies
I have tried many baking recipes over the years; cookies, cakes, pies, even fresh bread. The one thing that I have learned through these different recipes and techniques is simply: that I am not a baker. There are a few recipes that come out well every time, however, many items I try once or twice… Read more
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My Top 5: Alternatives to Traditional Note Taking
Note-taking is an essential part of the learning process. However, for many students it is not the optimal way to learn. Reviewing notes does not help everyone to actually review information or to retain that information. And let’s face it, it is possibly the most boring aspect of learning as well. Here I will list… Read more
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Life Skills: How to Prepare for an Interview
Going to interviews is an important part of the job-hunting experience. In today’s society, for every job that you apply for you will more than likely be attending an interview. In fact, in some circumstances, you may have to participate in several rounds of interviews for a single job position. Therefore, it is a good… Read more
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Cooking with Kids: Simple Chocolate Pie
Benefits of Cooking with Kids There are many benefits of cooking with your children. Letting them help prep for and prepare a meal teaches them safety in the kitchen and the lifelong skill of how to properly cook food. It also helps to hone their planning skills, especially if you make weekly menus or do… Read more
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My Top 5: Homeschool Items I Cannot Live Without
There are many different items that are useful for homeschooling families. Curriculum books, shelving or storage space, and basic school supplies are the most fundamental items. These are items that everyone has and needs, and therefore, I will not be mentioning them in my top 5. My top 5 items are objects that I have… Read more