Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Here are lesson plans for your Scarecrow week. Reading, writing, math, treats and crafts make this easy for parents and fun for kids. I even have a free little file…
One of the most common questions I receive is “If you’re not using a math curriculum, how do you know what to teach?” My answer is always the same. I follow the state standards. Now, this may sound easy, but have…
Teaching math to young learners can be fun and creative! Making math time interactive is very important. This will keep kids engaged and excited about the subject of math! At the beginning of the year I begin teaching place value to…
I get a lot of questions about curriculum so I thought I’d share with you what I’m using with my fourth graders this year. A lot of people ask me about curriculum other than my own, and honestly I try to…
I know what you’re thinking! Looking for the right resources and curriculum for your kids can be FRUSTRATING to say the least. That’s why it’s important to stop the madness and use what your kids already enjoy doing. Library books…
Imagine planning and executing lessons for 20 students 5 days a week, 32 weeks a year. Half of the class is struggling to keep up, and about 20% of the class need something more challenging. How are you going to…
Fourth Grade is a big grade to teach. This is the year of double digit multiplication and division, understanding European Exploration into the Revolutionary War, writing in cursive, reading and comparing literature and more! It’s becoming more and…
Did you take some time off during the summer or are you just beginning your homeschooling journey? We traditionally slow things down in the summer and do only a bit of school here and there. However, last week…
This post is part of my Peek at Our Homeschool Week Lesson series. Ahoy, Mates! This week was our first week back to school and in Second Grade we began our year with pirates and a lot…
{affiliate links included in this post} I’m in love with Insta Ink! I finally caved in and enrolled with this program because I was using so much ink. If you’ve been printing out a lot (especially all those pretty…