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Getting 'Test'-y with Kids
You don't have to lose your temper to get testy with your kids. In fact, getting testy can be a good thing. It's actually a great study tactic. Have your student design a test that covers content material, and you will help him or her build comprehension skills in addition to study skills.
Most tests are [...]
Put Your Whiteboard to Work
Many of us have whiteboards around the house for family notes, calendar reminders and general usage, but don't overlook them as powerful educational tools! Whiteboards are key to many activities and games that help children learn.
An Alternative to Paper/Pencil Practice : Want to go green with your educational efforts? Save paper by encouraging your children to [...]
Fraction Action
Help students practice simplifying fractions with a simple card game.
First, create or purchase a deck of blank cards (2.5" x 3.5" works well).
You'll need something to write with that won't show through the backs of the cards.
Then choose fifteen common fractions that are in simplest form. For instance: 1/6, 5/6, 1/5, 2/5, 3/5, 4/5, 1/8, [...]
Online Resources for Algebra Students
It’s finally happened. Your high schooler has surpassed your ability to help with math. Whether you homeschool or simply need to find assistance with a tricky homework problem, you need good, reliable resources to find help with algebra fast.
The internet puts this information right at your fingertips. You can simply visit one of these great [...]
Recycled Learning: Calendars
This year, don’t toss those old calendar pages into the trash at the end of the month! Instead, use them as a springboard for a wealth of educational opportunities. You can build math skills and practice written expression with calendar pages.
Use the pictures from a calendar as fodder for creative writing. Challenge your writers to [...]
Reading Comprehension Activity
For many children, active learning activities are the most meaningful. Now you can provide reading comprehension practice to children on the move with a Treasure Trail! You can tailor this activity to suit your child's age and stage. You can even involve multiple children by color coding the clues. Here are the details:
Make a series [...]
Snow Wonder
In the fuss and worry about driving and shoveling, we adults tend to forget just how fascinating the fluffy white stuff is for young people. Next time it snows in your area, take a few minutes to enjoy this miracle of creation with your children. The exact activities will vary according to their ages, but [...]
Make a Giant Gameboard
Every kid knows that bigger is better and more impressive! You can tap into this intrinsic motivational key by creating a Giant Gameboard to use when your children need to review or study basic facts before a test. And who knows? Once your children get a taste of this activity, they may just find their [...]
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