For many people, the mention of math manipulatives calls to mind cute little bears used for counting, or craft sticks tied in bundles to illustrate place value. Once those concepts have been learned, these people see little use for hands-on math tools. However, educators have discovered that using manipulatives helps...
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If you have a reluctant writer, you know how hard it is to get one to complete writing assignments, much less enjoy them! The key to helping our students love writing is to make it a fun, natural extension of our school day. You can take the pressure off learning...
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What sets FreedomProject Education apart from other online programs? The answer is its mission to create a biblically-based classical education that is rooted in the Judeo-Christian principles that our forefathers infused into the founding documents of our country. Bringing this type of education to students across the country and beyond...
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We have this problem in our house. Maybe you can identify with it, because it seems to be happening everywhere. My children won’t stop growing. I’ve tried starvation and stacking bricks on their heads but it never works! ...
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In my early years as a marriage counselor, time and time again I noticed that often couples would voice similar complaints regarding their marriage. One spouse would say something to the effect of, "I feel like he doesn't love me," as the other spouse would then retort, "I don't know...
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When I started homeschooling, our family instantly benefited from the rewards: more family time, stronger values, and more creativity and individualism in learning. But, what I didn’t realize was how hard it would be on me. The challenge to stay creative, stay energetic, and stay focused left me feeling drained. ...
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I hate math!!! Have you ever heard your kids say that? I’ve found it written on the bottom of their math assignments. It’s certainly not fun to do math if it causes anxiety for you. I understand that anxiety....
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Does your child need help with spelling? Whether you use a published spelling curriculum or plan to teach spelling naturally along with reading and writing, the following tips may be helpful. They are organized according to the developmental stages that all children move through as they learn to spell....
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We want to know that our curriculum choices are building a strong foundation for our children, equipping them with the basics they need to pursue a lifetime of learning....
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Twenty years. That is a long time to be married. Yet, it feels as if I blinked and my husband and I are celebrating our twentieth anniversary. Others observe a playful couple that seems to be taking incredible joy in the institute of marriage—but that has not always been the...
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