Not only are the books that follow written by black authors, but they are also fully illustrated and very engaging, while also imparting important life lessons across topics and themes such as pride, confidence, being comfortable in your own skin, being different, being successful, being brave, and being important. Some of the books we have …
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Depending on your child’s natural interests and proclivities, they may or may not like reading books. However, we encourage reading in middle schoolers, so that they can become more fluent readers, expand their vocabulary appropriately with their age, and take what they learn to better express themselves. But, if you really want to fuel a …
A homeschool co-op can broaden the reach of your homeschool education, improving socialization and introducing creative new ways to learn. If you’re lucky, a suitable homeschool co-op will be running in your area. Get in contact and see if you can join. But if there isn’t a homeschool co-op near you, or it doesn’t meet …
Finding books for 2nd graders isn’t difficult but finding books they want to read and are interested in can be challenging. To get your 2nd grader engaged and excited about reading we have found 20 fantastic 2nd grade read alouds you can enjoy together. 1. The Twits By Roald Dahl 2nd graders will love reading …
By the time kids get to the 3rd grade they are becoming fluent readers and learning what kind of books they enjoy. But just because they can read by themselves doesn’t mean they always should. Sharing one of our 20 amazing 3rd grade read alouds with you can help kids to become more fluent readers. …
Within the framework of the United States, it is certainly true that there are few holidays as important as Veterans Day. A time when people all over the country honor the sacrifice of those who have given their lives to war and conflict, and celebrate those who have served in the military both past and …
Encouraging 3 year olds to read can help with their development and give them more confidence. There are lots of excellent books to choose from, but you need to make sure that they are age-appropriate. It is also good to choose a book that has a meaningful message. We have put together this list of …
As the number of families choosing to homeschool their children continues to grow, parents are constantly searching for ways to make the learning experience enjoyable and engaging. Homeschooling offers the unique opportunity to tailor education to the individual needs and interests of each child, but it can be challenging to keep them motivated and focused …
Timelines are essential for illustrating activities or events in chronological order. These can be used for event planning, research, and studies. Students can use timelines to help understand historical events and any subjects that take place in an orderly manner. Plus, they can be used during research to keep track of different intervals between discoveries …
The beauty of homeschooling is that you can get most of your book work done by noon. However, to accomplish this requires you to be 100% present with your children. As such, you can’t get distracted by any chores or cooking. Therefore, while it may be ideal to get all your work done by noon, …