When I first reached out to Ms. Duffy, I'm not going to lie, at first glance of my projects she said she couldn't review them. She...

Part of building growth mindset is helping our kids understand that we NEED to make mistakes in order to become better. We can’t expect...

Students can write about anything, anytime. It can be an outlet for them, a conversation between you and them, a chance to process...

I was recently interviewed on the Homeschool Sanity Show with Dr. Melanie Wilson. After listening to this podcast: you will know much...

When I first taught Kindergarten I suddenly realized I had to teach these youngsters how to read! That felt like a huge responsibility....

This week we are learning about 3D shapes and my kids enjoyed making structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows (and eating the...

Creating a project takes a lot of time and effort, but it can be done! Here are the steps that to take when starting to create a project:...

🔺SHAPE SORTING 🔻 Draw a bunch of shapes on a piece of long paper and have your child match the shape to the shape on the paper....

Now that the holidays are rolling in, it's easier to lose focus on school work and staying organized. It's tempting to cozy up on the...

When I was a teacher, I never gave spelling lists. The idea of making my students write words several times in a row and complete busy...

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Students can gain real-world experience in their every day learning through project-based learning. Find out how!

Written by Nancy Mikhail ​ Projects are a great way to help students learn and most importantly, retain information. Typically, projects...