While video read-alouds are not meant to replace the experience of reading to your children, they do offer another convenient way to bring books and learning activities into your homeschool. Video read-alouds are recordings of someone reading a book aloud, often with the pages displayed on screen so children can see the illustrations and follow
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Fun and Free Halloween-Themed Resources to Drop Into Your Homeschool Week Start with the Crash Course Halloween Playlist to get the story behind the holiday. For a deeper dive, World History’s Halloween article gives you the full historical background. Math Elementary (3rd-6th grade): Jack-o’-Lantern Glyph Activity – Practice following directions and data representation. Halloween Word
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Ahhh, the great outdoors. Nature-based learning activities can easily take you in a hundred different directions: write about it, sketch it, track it, map it, turn it into a full-blown project — or just follow the curiosity and see where it leads, (perhaps the best strategy of all). You can meet kids where they’re at
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Spring has arrived, and what better time to shift the learning outdoors and take advantage of the living lab that is your own backyard. There’s a lot to explore, but this post’s focus is on birds, and how to turn kids’ observations into exercises in critical thinking. The activities below are designed to help kids
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Geography was something I tried folding into whatever history we were studying – which worked to an extent. We’d read about the 13 colonies, label a map, answer some questions. Or we’d read about different ancient empires, label a map, answer some questions. Not only was this kinda boring, but when we were studying a particular
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Figurative language enables authors to turn plain sentences into vivid, emotional, and memorable descriptions. In this section, we’ll explore common types of figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, idioms, symbolism, allusion, and imagery. Each element works together to add depth and color to both reading and writing. Overviews and Tutorials Imagery Video (with
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Analyzing an author’s language and word choice within a story is another interesting area for literary analysis. The words an author selects significantly influence the mood of a scene, reveal character traits, and shape the reader’s perception of a story. By understanding things like diction, tone, style, and voice, readers can improve their comprehension and
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Homeschooling isn’t just about checking off the lesson boxes. It’s also about finding ways to keep learning lively, flexible, and engaging. One of the best ways to do this is with educational games. Games can do double duty: they’re fun for kids, but they also reinforce important skills like math facts, reading comprehension, and logical
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If your child is able to read without difficulty but struggles with understanding and remembering what was read, the free resources below may help. These reading comprehension strategies include tips on how to use them effectively, plus free practice activities. Use these resources when you’re reading aloud together or when your child reads independently. With
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Do you do book reports with your kids? This guide explores both conventional and more creative approaches to book reporting, complete with free downloadable resources to make implementation a breeze. Read on to view the advantages of using book reports in your homeschool. Or jump straight to the free resources. Educational Value of Book Reports
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