Up until now, learning has been easygoing and natural, mostly based in play. But “real school” is on the horizon. You want to make sure that she is on track, learning everything she needs to know. But you don’t want to dampen the enthusiasm when she learns something new or...
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Children don't automatically become efficient in organization or in keeping up with chores, no matter how many checklists, fun charts, or lectures we hand down to them. But, as your child progresses from elementary age to middle school, she will begin to understand the reasons underlying the foundation you've laid...
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In our home, when the kids were starting out, I didn’t know much about reading out loud. With my A-type personality and love of worksheets, we had bookshelves full of textbooks and encyclopedias....
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Creating an art center in your home can offer your children the opportunity to be creative with little work on your part. And the best part is, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune! Many art materials can be found for free or at low cost. ...
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When I was growing up, spelling practice meant writing my spelling words five to ten times each, Monday through Thursday. On Friday, I took my spelling test. This was not the most engaging way to learn to spell, but it was the way things were done. This method didn’t work...
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