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A Pause with Purpose: Spiral Review Week

Everyone knows I like a good plan, and we love a good rhythm with our learning. We’ve walked through the alphabet, one letter per day, A through Z (if you missed the deets, check out The ABC Update). Each letter has its day to shine, and by the time we reach Z, we’ve built an entire… Continue reading A Pause with Purpose: Spiral Review Week

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Get the Wiggles Out- Kinesthetic Learning for Elementary Students

Learning to read is one of the most significant milestones in a child’s education, and every student’s path to literacy is unique. While some children quickly pick up phonics and word recognition through traditional methods like reading aloud or using flashcards, others may struggle to engage with the process, requiring more dynamic and interactive approaches.… Continue reading Get the Wiggles Out- Kinesthetic Learning for Elementary Students

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Enhancing Student Essays Through Literary Analysis

For years I have had students come through (public, private, and homeschool), having been taught how to spell, and having gone through tons of writing training. Neither of these things in and of themselves are bad! Students should generally know how to spell without spell check, and should know how to structure an essay and… Continue reading Enhancing Student Essays Through Literary Analysis

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Home Zoo

The "Home Zoo" activity engages children by enabling them to create a cardboard zoo using stuffed animals, complete with informational signs. This project incorporates learning about animal habitats and enhances skills in using references like indexes and glossaries. It promotes creativity with art supplies while fostering educational fun.