Did you know that now they are going to start teaching cursive in schools?Did you know that there are different types of cursive?The type that I learned was D’Nealian Handwriting. It became popular in the 1980s and is still widely used today. There are handwriting notebooks you can buy virtually anywhere. What I find kids Read more about Cursive Handwriting[…]
Physics Simulation www.myphysicslab.com Science Resource www.alline.org Social Studies for Kids www.socialstudiesforkids.com Maps.com www.historyatlas.com geology.com/geology-dictionary.shtml For iPad and/or Android: Science360 National Geographic Explorer My Birds of Prey HD UN CountryStats Art Authority Civic Quotes History: Maps of the World Constitution US History Timeline (Free) USA Presidents (American President Life History) iLearn Solar System: Making Science Fun
How to Pick the Right Book for Your Kids Take a page from a book, then have the child read it out loud. While your child is reading, raise a finger every time there’s an unknown word. If the student knows all the words, the book is too easy. If the student misses one are Read more about “Just Right” Books[…]
These websites will help your children with spelling. Some of them even come with apps. Kids Spell – This website has several spelling games for kids in grades K-8Puzzle Maker – Turns spelling lists into gamesSpelling City – Turns spelling lists into flash cards, tests, and word searches
Back from vacation? Want your kids to know where you’ve traveled? How about having them learn all 50 states? Don’t worry, it’s fun and can be done in about an hour. This website explains how.https://www.theologetics.com/posts/2018/6/how-to-memorize-all-50-states-their-locations-and-their-capitals-in-one-hour Here are some blank maps: https://www.50states.com/maps/usamap.htm Want to test yourself? This website will quiz you on your knowledge of all Read more about 50 States[…]
Here are some typing programs for you and your kids to try. Typing.comhttps://www.typing.com/student/lessons Ainsworth Keyboard Trainerhttps://download.cnet.com/Ainsworth-Keyboard-Trainer/3000-2051_4-10259991.html Garfield’s Typing Pal Typing Instructor for Kidshttp://www.typinginstructorkids.com/
I saw this video and had to share it. If your kids ever felt down or disappointed in themselves or their abilities, then this video is for them.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoeZAXUZbqQ
Keep them reading. Go to the public library and let them read books that interests them. Look for educational board games. If you travel, make it educational. Visit museums, science centers, and historical sites on your trip. Have them keep a summer journal. Try outdoor science experiments. Teach them how to cook. This way they Read more about Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump[…]
Does your child need help with letters and phonics? Then these websites and apps are for you. Websites* PBS Kids is where kids can play games and watch video clips of educational shows that teach kids the letters of the alphabet, rhyming words, phonics and spelling.* Sesame Street also has games about letters, sounds and Read more about Phonics Help[…]
Do your kids need help reading? Try these fluency software programs. Here I highlighted some of my favorites from the website.https://www.theedadvocate.org/reading-fluency-building-apps-tools-and-resources-that-we-love/1. Speakaboos – This reads books to your child while highlighting the text2. NaturalReader – Reads text to you3. ReadingIQ – Matches books according to your child’s reading level