Have you ever had a teacher who incorporated multisensory learning into your lessons? My answer is definitely yes. Her name was Senora Schlatter, and she was my Spanish teacher from fourth through sixth grade. My memories of her methods are so vivid. Mulitsensory learning is not only fun, but even more importantly, boosts memory, comprehension,…
If you’re a parent, one of the most important things you can do is to set a good example for your children. This is especially true when it comes to academics. If you want your children to value their education, you need to help them learn what it means to be a good student. In…
If you’re wondering if you can go back to school at 40 or beyond, the answer is: Yes. You. Can! Returning to school later in life is definitely doable. Far too many of us decide against returning to school when we’re older because that awful thought that we’re ‘past it’ persists. Yet, in other places…
I really enjoyed spending time at home with my kids (well, I usually enjoyed it!) when they were little. We did a lot of activities that were multisensory and fun, while my kids were learning at the same time. One of the fun, simple things we did as my kids were learning to read was…
I’ll say it again, “I LOVE BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!” I always have. (UPDATE: This is a throwback post. Daughter and son are now both college graduates, so I have no kids going back to school. I still love this time of year, though!) Only one of my own “kids” will be going back…
Have you heard of D’Nealian handwriting? You might be asking, “What is D’Nealian handwriting?” D’Nealian handwriting is an italic form of printing. It makes the transition to cursive much easier but could stand on its own for those who are choosing not to teach cursive. It looks really nice too. This post contains affiliate links, which means…
Choosing a homeschool curriculum can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting out and choosing an elementary program or choosing high school books, there are so many choices. As a former homeschool parent, I hope some of my experiences will help you through the process. (Both of my “kids” are now 20-something college graduates!) I was…
Have you ever wondered if songs could help your children learn, during your homeschool day? The answer is definitely yes! Multisensory learning is so important and helps information stick. Using music in your homeschool day is always a plus. As a homeschool family for many of my kids’ school years, one of the best aspects…