tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79314827833008209482024-03-04T20:10:24.104-08:00Sixth Grade CurriculumUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-54237598997971079172017-10-10T01:40:00.001-07:002017-10-10T01:40:31.102-07:00Sixth grade literacy, so important!I was just reading about <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--></style><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":276864,"10":0,"11":0,"14":[null,2,255],"15":"calibri,arial,sans,sans-serif","16":11,"21":1}" data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"www.sixthgradeonlinecurriculum.com"}" style="color: blue; font-family: calibri,Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><a class="in-cell-link" href="http://www.sixthgradeonlinecurriculum.com/" target="_blank">www.sixthgradeonlinecurriculum.com</a></span> and I think it's important to appreciate how critical literacy is to the whole educatinal process. Prior to 6th grade, we were learning to read.<br />
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Starting in 6th grade, we are reading to learn. SIxth graders who are not reading on level will have lots of trouble in almost every subject except PE and maybe math and comp sci, if they have those subjects.<br />
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Even in sixth, the level of vocabulary and spelling skills need to be improving. To practice and build skills, I'd recommend looking at the s<a href="https://www.spellingcity.com/6th-grade-spelling-words.html">ixth grade spelling word lists</a> provided by SpellingCity. They teach vocab and spelling and do it in an effective way that builds long term retention, not just short term cramming. Here's some info on what they thing sixth grade literacy word learning should include.<br />
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<i>Sixth grade vocabulary lists encompass all literary genres. The sixth grade vocabulary word lists include poetry, like Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky” and Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride.” Vocabulary word lists for ELA literature studies, such as<span> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Adventures of Tom Sawyer</em><span> </span>by Mark Twain and<span> </span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Eleven</em><span> </span>by Sandra Cisneros, are available on VocabularySpellingCity. Teachers can use VocabularySpellingCity’s engaging, interactive games to help students develop literary vocabulary knowledge through independent practice.</i></div>
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<i>VocabularySpellingCity also offers sixth grade content area vocabulary word lists. Word lists include subject areas like<span> </span><a href="https://www.spellingcity.com/sixth-grade-math-vocabulary.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3676b9; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">sixth grade math</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.spellingcity.com/sixth-grade-science-vocabulary.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3676b9; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">sixth grade science</a>, and<span> </span><a href="https://www.spellingcity.com/middle-school-social-studies-vocabulary.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #3676b9; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline;">sixth grade social studies</a>. Teacher can use VocabularySpellingCity’s games and activities as a supplemental tool when teaching subject areas like math or science.</i></div>
This was quoted from the SpellingCity website but without permission but since I cite them I think I'm using best practices for bibliographic citations but I'm not sure what the exact rules are for htis in this day and age.<br />
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Here's lists of <a href="https://www.spellingcity.com/figurative-language.html">animal figurative language</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-16914287183874762392015-03-02T07:12:00.000-08:002015-03-02T07:12:00.066-08:00Women's History Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">March is <a href="http://womenshistorymonth.gov/images-used.html">Women’s History Month</a>! There are so many famous women that have made great changes, which has made the world we live in today, so much better for the women of today. We will be devoting some time, during the month of March, to learn about all these great women throughout history. Thankfully, we also live in a technology advanced world, where we have access to the internet. Which makes the <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling.shtml">homeschooling</a> moms of the day much happier. T</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">here are many sites, which have an endless amount of information, about the history of women. Besides just reading and learning about these women, you can take this topic a bit further, by having your child do some <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/step-by-step-guide-to-writing-an-essay/">essay writing</a> about their favorite women in time. You can even create tests, and play <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/social_women_in_history.html">social studies women in history games</a> too. So, which is my favorite woman in history? <a href="http://www.women-inventors.com/Marion-Donovan.asp">Marion Donovan</a>, the inventor of the disposable diaper, for obvious reasons ;)</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-21685228346487908572015-02-04T12:19:00.000-08:002015-02-04T12:19:00.602-08:00A Poem for Valentine's Day
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heard this poem before, then you are part of this world too.~</em></strong></span></div>
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<a href="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608013197080399333&w=230&h=182&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src2="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608013197080399333&w=230&h=182&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7" src="http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608013197080399333&w=230&h=182&c=7&rs=1&pid=1.7" style="height: 182px;" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A little poem humor to kick start today's blog posting, but seriously, poems are a wonderful way to express
how one feels. They are a creative outlet that allows individuals, young and old, to share their innermost thoughts and
feelings. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not let your children
discover their inner poet, by creating their own Valentine's Day Poem. This will also
give your child an opportunity to practice their writing skills as well. You
could even create or use a pre-made<a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=4817573&x=49525"> Valentine’s Day spelling list</a>, as words for
them to incorporate into their poem. Providing some poems for inspiration, for your child to read, is also another idea that you could do. Once you child has written their poem, you could let them have fun, by having them
read their masterpiece in front of the family; as if they were in a coffee shop somewhere on
stage :) </span><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-59349827549551186862015-01-12T09:30:00.000-08:002015-01-12T09:30:00.384-08:00Free Writing Resources<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Teaching your child writing may or may not come easy for
every homeschool parent. Even the best “teacher”, sometimes need help in this
subject. Of course, it isn’t always the parent or child, sometimes it is the
curriculum that is being used. Ideally, the solution would be a new writing
curriculum, but that may be out of budget, so out of the question; but what
about <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/free-writing-resources/">free writing resources</a>? Those are always affordable. So, whether you need
some extra help, or even if you have a writing curriculum that you do love, you
can never have too many resources.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-45905213409553603192014-12-02T05:00:00.000-08:002014-12-02T05:00:11.146-08:00Math Anxiety<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img class="mainImage" src="http://bcsd.k12.ny.us/Academics/Math/pics/math_anxiety.gif" style="background-color: white; height: 149px; width: 159px;" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Does your child suffer from <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/math-anxiety.html">math anxiety</a>?
This is more of a common problem then one might think. Whether you are in sixth
grade or in college, math can cause quite a bit of stress for some people. There
are a few ways that you can help your child with their anxiety. Teaching some
relaxation techniques can help. What I have taught my child is to take a deep
breath in and slowly exhale a couple of times, while thinking positively that
you can do math! </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Other ways to help with math anxiety, is just to prepare.
Besides having your child </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">complete their math lessons,
you can have them practice their skills with practice tests. <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/Games/flash-cards.html">Math flash cards</a> and
<a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/math_games.html">math games</a> are also very helpful. Being prepared and </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> thinking </span>positive
can really help in overcoming anxiety.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-72511383329163703232014-11-05T08:56:00.000-08:002014-11-05T08:56:00.398-08:00Homeschooling, Your Way!<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the great things about<a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling.shtml"> homeschooling</a>,
is that you can tailor your child’s educational needs, when ever needed. If a schedule
isn’t working, you can change it. If your curriculum isn’t working, you can
change it. If you want to add different educational tools, well, you get the
idea. The reality is, that kids do better in school, when they feel better. So,
by altering certain elements, in the way your kids receive their education, can
make a huge difference in their ability to learn and retain information. For instance, if they are not “morning people”, you can always start your school
day later in the day. If they like music or love to sing, then why not use <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/educational_videos.html">educational songs</a> as part of your homeschool. In the end, if it helps you to teach or your child to learn, then in my opinion, it should be part of your homeschool ;)</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-19885413790138267732014-10-01T09:39:00.000-07:002014-10-01T09:39:00.101-07:00Homeschooling Halloween Top 10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Halloween crafts are always a fun idea<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Halloween themed <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/printable-worksheets.shtml">printable worksheets<o:p></o:p></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=10350092&x=eb7ba">Halloween spelling word list<o:p></o:p></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Halloween themed <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/educational-games.shtml">educational games<o:p></o:p></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Halloween themed <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/paragraph-writing-secrets/">paragraph writing<o:p></o:p></a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Create a Halloween Poem<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unit study on skeletal system <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Paint a Halloween themed picture</span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Cook a Halloween themed food<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lastly, learn the history of Halloween<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">I hope these ideas, help you have a Fun "Halloween-themed" homeschool, for October
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-47954414861733580972014-09-08T08:06:00.000-07:002014-09-08T08:06:00.221-07:00Fall is in the Homeschool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">I</span>t’s September and fall is almost here. I love
this time of year! The changing color of the leaves, the cooling of the weather,
sigh… </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Another reason, why I love the changing of
seasons, is that it gives me an opportunity for me to add fall themed add-ons,
to our regular homeschool day. For example: fall themed <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/printable-worksheets.shtml">printable worksheets</a>, fall
themed <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/educational-games.shtml">educational games</a>, fall themed <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/middle-school/">middle school writing</a> assignments.
In my opinion, adding fun themed add-ons like these, are a great way to spice up
your “day to day” homeschool. Plus, the kids like them too ;)</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-64540995938387983762014-08-04T07:28:00.000-07:002014-08-04T07:28:00.208-07:00It's Time to Homeschool<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: small; line-height: 115%;">If you are <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/welcome.htm">new to homeschooling</a>? Then you may
be excited and anxious about<a href="http://www.time4learning.com/backtoschool.shtml"> back to school</a> time. Usually, before school time
begins, public/private school moms are busy buying school supplies for their child, shopping
for new clothes, getting them all set to start their new school year away from
home. Getting ready for a new homeschool year isn’t that much different. We all
shop for school supplies and kids always need new clothes each year. The only
difference is we are also shopping for what <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum.htm">homeschool curriculum</a>, we will want
to use, as well as learning about our states<a href="http://www.hslda.org/hs/default.asp"> homeschool laws</a>, etc. Yes, there
is bit more involved, in being a
homeschool parent, but the good news is that all your hard work is going to be
worth it :) </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-10340823392350308142014-07-07T09:04:00.000-07:002014-07-07T09:04:00.808-07:00 Internet Safety For Kids<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As adults we know how to keep ourselves safe,
while we are on the internet, but what about our kids? Providing <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/internet-safety.shtml">internet safety for kids</a> is something that we as parents have to do. Kids do not realize the
risks and dangers that can come from the internet. </span></span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Even though the internet is a wonderful a tool to
have, it has many sites that are not age-appropriate for our children. Without
proper supervision and guards put into place, children are at risk for harm
such as bullying, personal encounters, and addictive behavior. As parents we
like to believe that our children would know better or make better choices, but
children are not adults, and they can be influenced by strangers over the
internet. So, what can we do as parents, to make the internet safer for our
children? There are many
web browsers like Google, that provide child safety filtering. In addition, you can also purchase
and install a web filtering software for your children. By using these
types of web filtering software, it will act as a safety barrier between your
child and the internet by filtering out anything inappropriate. Of course, do not allow them to give you a false sense of security. Parental supervision is always a good idea. As well as talking with your child about the "dos & don'ts" while they are on the internet.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-46395655737239411052014-06-01T06:28:00.000-07:002014-06-01T06:28:00.378-07:00Summer School<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">School is out, or is it? Yes, it is summer time, but does
that mean that the learning has to end? Whether you homeschool or not, you can
always continue your child’s education, even during summer break. <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/summer-school.shtml">Summer school</a>
can include your regular <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum.htm">homeschool curriculum</a>, or you could do a fun unit
study. Even just allowing your child to do some <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/educational-games.shtml">educational games</a> online or
through an app, is a great way to keep the learning going through summer
vacation. By allowing your child to continue their education year-round, you
are not only helping them advance their education, but also keeping them from
having summer learning loss.<o:p></o:p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-19967943582558804282014-05-05T08:02:00.000-07:002014-05-15T21:11:21.694-07:00How to Homeschool?<span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/how-to-homeschool.shtml">How to homeschool</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/21.45px Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">? A question many parents find themselves asking. When I first began homeschooling, I remember asking anyone I knew that homeschooled, how they did it. I also got on message boards and blogs, looking for advice and tips about what it would be like and how to get started. Today, I am the one answering those types of questions and sharing my tips and support with other like-minded parents. So, what do I say to those moms and dads that are thinking about or wanting to homeschool? I say to anyone considering or starting to homeschool, to ask yourselves why you want to homeschool. Make a list of what you feel would be the<span class="Apple-converted-space"><a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/pros_cons_homeschooling.shtml"> </a></span></span><a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/pros_cons_homeschooling.shtml">pros and cons of homeschooling</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 13px/21.45px Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">for you. The truth is, <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling.shtml">homeschooling </a>is trial and error, but with a little bit of patience, you can do it. Homeschooling is very rewarding and worth every bit of effort (;</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-77056463171661423752014-04-11T18:16:00.001-07:002014-04-15T07:46:30.781-07:00Floating Letters-a candy experiment<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Looking for a fun, cool science experiment you can do for Easter? Then look no further! So, what is it and what <a href="http://www.science4us.com/elementary-inquiry-science/science-skills/science-tools/">science tools</a> will you
need? It is called, Floating
Letters. This experiment is super easy to do. All you need is 5 minutes and some
candy: M&M’s, Skittles, and/or Jelly Belly beans will work. You will also need a bowl
of warm water. Once you have your ingredients, you will have your child drop
the candy into the bowl of water, logo side up. You do NOT stir the water.
Within a few minutes you will be able to see the floating letters. So, what is
happening? The letters that you see printed on the candy is made of edible ink,
which does not dissolve in water. As the candy shell dissolves in the warm
water, the letters just peel off and float. Of course, it is always fun to ask your child why they think the letters came off first, before you spill the beans ;)</span><br />
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While a boxed or complete<a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum.htm"> homeschool curriculum</a> might be easiest for the parent, it is possible that it just doesn’t fit your child’s learning style. <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling.shtml">Homeschooling </a>is all about flexibility and that means that sometimes you just can’t force your round student into a square curriculum.<br />
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It is perfectly acceptable to pick and choose each subject and the manner in which that subject will be taught. Maybe your child is <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/learning-dyslexia.shtml">dyslexic</a> and so a traditional language arts/reading program just won’t work, but the math from the same curriculum provider is a great fit for your student. You might have to have a more specialized language arts from another provider.<br />
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Those homeschoolers who choose their curriculum from many different sources are known as <a href="http://www.secularhomeschool.com/content/539-Exploring-Eclectic-Homeschool">eclectic homeschoolers</a>. Being an eclectic homeschooler means that you can individualize your child’s education and make each subject into just what your child needs to succeed.<br />
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Consider this, my daughter’s core curriculum is an interactive online curriculum, her foreign language is from a popular provider of foreign language instruction that comes in a yellow box. Her science is currently from a provider of traditional science curriculum for <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/learning-middle-school.shtml">middle schools</a>, and her physical education is at a dojo and a stable. We use each of these sources of instruction because it is what works for my daughter today. If tomorrow she needs something else, I will feel free to change to what she needs. Ah, the beauty of <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/eclectic-homeschooling.shtml">eclectic home schooling</a>!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-53683056396215122562013-01-02T19:56:00.001-08:002014-04-19T16:22:59.905-07:00Choosing a homeschool curriculumChoosing a <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum.htm">homeschool curriculum</a><br />
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So you’ve decided to home school. The next thing you need to decide is what curriculum to use. For most new homeschoolers it is difficult to imagine the amount of work needed to make a complete course of study for each subject their child needs to study. <br />
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It can be overwhelming and I am not downplaying the stress it can cause. I was at the place some of you are now. Midway through a school year I pulled my daughter out of public school because it was just not working. I cried for weeks about becoming a homeschooler and didn’t know where to start.<br />
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If you are in that same situation then I have two pieces of advice for you. First, find out your child’s <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/learning-styles.shtml">learning style</a>. It is hard to believe but you might not know what your sixth graders learning style is if they have been educated away from you since they started school. Choosing a curriculum that will assist you in planning lessons and keeping records.<br />
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There are a number of online <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curricula.shtml">homeschool curricula</a> to choose from, and there are also box curricula that provide you with traditional school type materials such as text books. Just match your child’s learning style.<br />
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The other piece of advice I can give you is that you should look for a support group in your area. They can be invaluable when it comes to sharing their experiences, and having people to go on field trips with. I would not have survived the first year of home schooling without more experienced parents telling me and showing me that home schooling was possible.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-25273067180608638412012-12-19T21:13:00.001-08:002014-04-19T17:21:54.304-07:00Safety and the sixth graderLast time I mentioned letting your child surf the web. This time I need to mention something that seems obvious, but could be overlooked. It is important to monitor your sixth grader’s use of the <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/internet-safety.shtml">internet</a>. Remind them to use safe practices, such as not sharing personal information. Just because we have taught them about <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/internet-safety.shtml">internet safety for kids</a> in the past doesn’t mean that they don’t need reminding.<br />
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There are other places besides the internet where we need to remind our children to be safe. Sixth graders are growing more independent, and at the same time the world is becoming a more dangerous place. <br />
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Review with them the rules of the house, what they are allowed to do, what they are not allowed to do. I’ll give you an example of this. My sixth grader is perfectly capable of heating something in the microwave, or even putting something in the oven, like chicken nuggets. However, I had never told her that the rules had changed since she was little. The rule then was that she was not to touch the stove, or the microwave. <br />
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She came to me a while back and asked if I could reheat her tea. I told her to put it in the microwave for one minute. Her look said that was clearly surprising. “You mean, I have permission to use the microwave?” It seemed obvious to me that she would know that the rules had changed, but to her, it apparently was not. As they get older, the rules will change, and they need to know what the new rules are so that they can play the game!!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-46324067511431519792012-12-04T21:11:00.001-08:002012-12-04T21:11:00.628-08:00Exploring IndividualityWhen we began home schooling I knew that straight academics was never going to be enough for my child. She is very curious and inquisitive. She has many interests and loves to follow tangents. I remember when I was young, reading encyclopedias and following the trail of “see also”, where at the end of each encyclopedia entry they showed other words or topics to look up. These topics were usually related, but could lead you a long way from the original thing you looked up.<br /><br />I know that is an old fashioned example, but my daughter does a modern version of that same exercise. She surfs the <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/internet-safety.shtml">web</a>. She jumps from blog to blog, and subject to subject, searching for things that interest her, and in the process she learns a great deal about things that have nothing to do with school.<br /><br />A great example of this is…her horse riding instructor told her that her assignment was to go and find different videos of people posting a trot. The videos my daughter found provided her with information about posting to the diagonal. Now this is a fairly specialized idea that she might not normally have even known enough to look up. When she went back to the stable, and the instructor started talking about diagonals, my daughter already had the information in her head. All she had to do was put it into physical practice. <br /><br />Your child might have different interests, but any information he finds can help him become more knowledgeable about his hobbies, or goals. Who knows where that knowledge could lead. Our children have more access to more information than ever before. Letting them access that wealth of knowledge, at the very least, will make them well-rounded. It might make them brilliant!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-26752442839749918312012-11-20T21:08:00.001-08:002014-04-19T17:30:48.464-07:00ReadingThere are many choices faced by students today. There is more reading material today than ever before. And <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/learning-to-read.shtml">learning to read</a> the different types of material available is important to. It is not enough to just know how to read. I know, you thought that once you had a reader you were in the clear, but not so!<br />
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Knowing the characteristics of different types of reading materials not only makes it easier for your child to read, but also makes them better able to write different types of material. Let me give you an example. You don’t read poetry in the same way you might read a graphic novel. In the graphic novel you don’t have to be concerned about meter, or rhythm or rhyme. However, you will need to know that graphic novels are generally read from top to bottom, and left to right. If you don’t follow those “rules” it becomes hard to follow the story or know who spoke first in a frame.<br />
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Oddly enough, the whole point of this is that reading, any form, and any style of reading is good for your child. It doesn’t have to be a text<a href="http://www.time4learning.net/content/books-books-more-books-608/"> book</a>, or an autobiography for your child to gain knowledge or to read of an experience that she might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-75070870141501589202012-11-05T21:07:00.001-08:002014-05-15T21:12:33.380-07:00Comparative religion, what are all those holidays about anyway?You do not have to be <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling.shtml">homeschooling</a> for religious purposes to recognize the fact that the time between Halloween and New Year is full of holidays spanning a large number of religions. Some parents will totally ignore those holidays that do not coincide with their own beliefs. Other parents don’t just ignore the other <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/monthly-holiday-lists.html">holidays</a>, but will even attempt to discredit those holidays.<br />
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There are a number of families that will use this holiday season to present to their children the richness of diversity that exists in our world. Remember that it is not necessary to believe in the religion for which the holidays are important. Teaching our children that there are other beliefs, and comparing those beliefs to your own family beliefs, helps our children make their own decisions about what they believe. <br />
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You might even be able to use the holidays to launch a couple of lessons in history related to the time and place where the holidays originated. Maybe add these history lessons to your timeline, or reconnect to family traditions that might have been lost to time. If nothing else, you might even discover new traditions that you might want to include in your own family. Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-60072509699376881752012-10-19T21:05:00.001-07:002014-04-19T17:36:41.561-07:00StargazingLast time I mentioned telescopes and told you that there was a wealth of information online to supplement your child’s <a href="http://www.science4us.com/elementary-homeschool-science/">homeschool science</a> studies. However, you should know that if your child is interested in astronomy, the winter season is the best time for stargazing in the Northern Hemisphere.<br />
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In the winter, it gets dark earlier in the evening so you don’t have to wait until midnight to get adequate darkness. Additionally, at least for the southern <a href="http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/geography_games/north-america.html">United States</a>, winter is a much more clear time, with less atmospheric haze because of the reduced humidity in the air. Add to that, winter is pretty bug free!<br />
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If you live in the northern US winter is still a good time for you, but there are a couple of things to remember. Your telescope will need to acclimate from the warmth of the house to the outside temperature, otherwise your lens will fog up. Bundle up to stay warm.<br />
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And for everyone interested in stargazing in the winter with their children, remember to have fun, build memories, and enjoy the together time. Remember, they are growing up fast!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-77931781709768130622012-10-04T21:03:00.001-07:002014-05-15T21:13:03.270-07:00Tools of the tradeThe bad news about being a <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/homeschooling.shtml">homeschooling </a>parent of a sixth grader is that you are going to have to budget for things like a microscope and a telescope. And the good news is that you are going to have to budget for things like a microscope and a telescope. While it is possible to do your child’s entire <a href="http://www.science4us.com/elementary-homeschool-science/">homeschool science</a> curriculum without these tools, they certainly make science more interesting for your student.<br />
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One of the things that is really neat these days is that you can find great pictures online. If you decide that the scopes are not in your budget, or you think that your child might not have enough interest to go beyond just the bare minimum of microbiology and astronomy, then don’t feel like your child will be deprived.<br />
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There are several sites online, including NASA that have great catalogs of images. Another alternative, especially for astronomy is to see if there is a local star gazing club. Many times they will have viewings on weekend nights. The very best part of that is that there will probably be great telescopes and knowledgeable people, eager to share that knowledge.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-864738389626118132012-09-15T21:01:00.001-07:002014-04-19T17:39:17.937-07:00Grammar, there sure are a lot of rules<a href="http://www.vocabulary.co.il/english-language-games/">English</a> is a difficult language to<a href="http://www.time4learning.com/teaching-writing.shtml"> learn to write</a> and speak properly. Many students today seem to be weak in spelling and grammar skills and this may be, in part, because so much emphasis is placed on math and science skills. It is understandable, because so much money is tied up in students doing well in those two areas on standardized tests.<br />
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Regardless of the emphasis, it is important that our sixth graders learn the <a href="http://www.time4writing.com/elementary-school/grammar-skills-rules/">grammar</a> rules necessary to write well. As our students begin to write more and longer papers, the temptation is for them to use spelling and grammar checkers that come with word processing programs. While this may fix the most glaring errors, it is still not a substitute for recognizing and repairing the errors yourself.<br />
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Additionally, English grammar rules are very flexible. It is just not possible for any word processing program to come up with every possible instance of potential errors. The better your student understands the grammar rules, and the spelling rules, the better their writing will be. Since writing will only get longer and more complex as our students get older, it is very important that we give them a firm foundation now. If your child is struggling, it is worth the time to slow down and let them firm up that foundation.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-46268964448590122672012-09-01T20:59:00.001-07:002014-04-19T17:40:48.617-07:00Strategies for working word problemsWord problems are very difficult for some students. There are a couple of strategies that we can teach our children to help them solve word problems with less<a href="http://www.time4learning.com/math-anxiety.html"> math anxiety</a>. <br />
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The first step to solving a word problem is to read it and figure out what answer they are looking for. This seems obvious but many students are so overwhelmed by the size of the problem, especially if they are reluctant readers that they can’t even get to the point of working the math.<br />
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Next, the student should make a chart or at least separate the numerical information from the words and write an equation. Important in this step is for the child to look for key words that will help them decide what the operation of the problem is. Words like total, sum, and together will indicate addition. How many fewer, and the difference between will indicate subtraction. Each operation has key words within the word problem to help decide what operation to perform.<br />
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Finally, once the numeric portion of the problem has been written out, the student should solve the problem, and then check to make sure that the answer they get matches the question asked in the problem. An additional step would be to have your student double check their math to make sure the answer is accurate.<br />
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Giving your student tools to break down word problems into <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/sixth-grade-math.shtml">mathematic</a> equations will help her find all of the words less intimidating.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-55546584458022472722012-08-17T20:55:00.001-07:002014-04-19T17:42:20.713-07:00Back to SchoolIf you are a <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool/welcome.htm">new homeschooler</a> this year, welcome to the growing ranks of parents who have chosen, for whatever reason, to homeschool their children! If you are new, you might find the whole deal of home schooling a little bit intimidating. What if you get something wrong, what if you fail to teach something? How will you know if your child is learning? <br />
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I have a few pieces of advice that hopefully will make the beginning of this homeschool journey less stressful. First, find a good curriculum. When we began home schooling in I was afraid that I would mess my child up by skipping some vital piece of information. So, instead of making up my own curriculum, I turned to an online <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/homeschool-curriculum.htm">homeschool curriculum</a> called <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/">Time4Learning</a>. The beauty of that program is that the lessons are already planned for you, based on state and national standards. I also worried about keeping adequate records. Again, Time4Learning to the rescue. Reports on what my child completed, and grades were easy to compile and print. <br />
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Find a good support group. <a href="http://www.time4learning.net/forum/state-state-homeschooling-parent-support-groups-online/">Local home schooling groups</a> can be invaluable when it comes to peace of mind, support, and companionship, both for you and your child. <br />
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Welcome to a great adventure, relax, and have fun!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7931482783300820948.post-72132567981566170732012-08-02T20:54:00.001-07:002012-08-02T20:54:00.113-07:00Physical EducationIf your child was in public school, there would be physical education courses available. As homeschool parents we can not neglect our child’s physical education. And that doesn’t just mean getting our kids out and moving. <br /><br />Believe it or not, there are other things that are good that come out of PE classes. I realized that my child was missing a part of being American that had little to do with her physical fitness. There are a lot of games that your child learns the rules for during PE. Since my child has been home schooled most of her schooling career she had never been exposed to jumping rope, or Chinese jump rope, or even more common games such as baseball. We are not baseball or basketball fans at our home, and as such, she didn’t know the first thing about the rules when asked to join in a game at a homeschool picnic a couple of weeks ago.<br /><br />Besides the rules our kids also need to stay physically fit, and that can mean joining soccer teams, or other ball teams. Maybe your child likes swimming, or gymnastics. My child has a black belt in TaeKwonDo, and has started with horseback riding lessons. The benefits to keeping her active are not just physical, because the concentration required for her two sports spills over into other aspects of her life. As a child with <a href="http://www.time4learning.com/ADD.shtml">ADHD</a> any concentration and focus she can gain is a great thing.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784646366110943578noreply@blogger.com0