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Life Skills: Drivers Education
Teaching a teenager how to drive is a major milestone for both the teen and the parent or guardian. It marks a step toward independence for the teen and requires patience and responsibility from the instructor. It is a time when tensions can run high and patience can be low. Although it can be a… Read more
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Creative Lesson: Multiplying with Arrays
Teaching Multiplying with Arrays Multiplication is a fundamental math skill that children generally begin to learn in the 3rd grade. One of the most effective and engaging strategies for teaching multiplication is through the use of arrays. Arrays help children visualize multiplication as repeated addition and provide a concrete way to help build their number… Read more
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Cooking with Kids: Double Baked Cheesy Potatoes
Mmm comfort foods. Comfort foods are dishes that provide a sense of emotional satisfaction and well-being, and are often linked to nostalgia. Though these foods vary widely across different regions and cultures, they share qualities of warmth, comfort, and familiarity. They provide an emotional connection to home, family, and happy memories. When you think of comfort… Read more
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Homeschooling Outside of the Home
Brick-and-mortar schools rely heavily on routine. Children come in at the same time every day, sit at the same desk, and cover the same subjects day in and day out. They are made to learn about the world and how it works from the confines of their classroom walls. One of the most significant advantages… Read more
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My Top 5: STEM and STEAM Shows for Preschoolers
In today’s fast paced and ever-changing world early exposure to critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving is becoming more essential. One way to introduce these concepts to young children is through engaging educational media such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (which adds Art) shows. These shows specifically designed for preschoolers are made… Read more
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Life Skills: Auto Maintenance
One of the first freedoms that teenagers enjoy is driving. However, when we as adults hand over the keys, we often do not tell them about the regular maintenance needed to upkeep a vehicle. Teaching a teenager about car maintenance is not just about preventing breakdowns or extending the life of a vehicle, it’s about… Read more