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10 Easy Reading Activities for Homeschool Families
10 Easy Reading Activities for Homeschool Families Reading is one of the most important parts of a homeschool day, but the learning does not have to stop when the book is finished. With a few simple activities, homeschool parents can help children understand stories...
5 Lesson Plan Ideas for Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Here are 5 lesson plan ideas teachers and homeschool parents can use with children’s books, including your ScottMBooks-style stories about kindness, courage, responsibility, friendship, and good choices. 1. Kindness in Action Lesson Goal: Help students identify acts...
The Effects of Too Much Screen Time on Students
The Effects of Too Much Screen Time on Students Technology can be a helpful learning tool, especially for homeschool students and classroom learners. Children can use screens to read books, watch educational videos, complete assignments, research topics, and practice...
How to Motivate Students During Homeschooling
How to Motivate Kids and Students During Homeschooling Homeschooling can be a wonderful way to help children learn in a comfortable, flexible, and meaningful environment. It gives families the chance to slow down, explore topics more deeply, and connect learning to...
Dealing with ADHD in Homeschooling
Homeschooling can be a wonderful option for children with ADHD because it allows families to create a learning environment that fits the child rather than forcing the child to fit into a single, rigid system. At home, parents can adjust the schedule, include movement,...
Core Values My eBooks Can Teach
1. Kindness Children learn how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, such as helping a friend, including someone new, sharing, or offering encouragement. 2. Responsibility Stories about pets, school, chores, animals, and helping others can teach children...