Unit Study Supplement: Maryland Facts, U.S. 7th State
Did you know that Maryland is called “Little America”? Maryland is a relatively small state, however, there’s so much history and so much to do in this state that it’s been labeled “America in Miniature”. What is Maryland famous for? Aside from the role Maryland played in our history, Maryland is famous for its seafood, […]
Expand Students’ Learning Opportunities Around Their Interests
There are so many benefits that come from homeschooling. One of those being the ability to engage students in the learning process to increase their focus and promote a higher level of critical thinking skills. With a one-on-one approach, parents can easily identify learning opportunities for their students, based on their individual strengths, interests and […]
Science Goals for Students
The purpose of science education is for students to understand and interpret the natural systems of the world around them. Science is driven by curiosity and reasoning and is much more than the memorization of scientists, theories, and formulas. The education of science encourages problem solving and collaboration. With that in mind you’ll want to […]
Math Goals For Students
As you start to think about setting math goals for students, remember that SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable/attainable, relevant/realistic, and time bound. In math instruction, there are five interrelated components that should be the foundation of goals, strategies, instruction, and assessments to work towards mathematical proficiency: conceptual understanding procedural fluency strategic competence adaptive reasoning […]
Overcoming Math Anxiety
Although many children and teens report that math is “hard” for them, the truth is that not all math difficulties are cognitive ones. What many people identify as difficulty with math is often an anxiety created by a faulty foundation in mathematical basics, such as fact memorization. Poor math test scores may not always be […]
Rhode Island Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Homeschooling has so many benefits. One of them is the ability to incorporate as many field trips as you like in your home instruction program. Below is a list of places you can visit in Rhode Island with your child that provide exciting learning experiences. Being in a natural environment, a museum, or zoo often […]
