Activity: Progress Tracking Use a progress chart where the student can record their own achievements, reinforcing self-management and independence. Tips for Teacher Show the...
Learning Activities
Encourage Teamwork
Activities: Group Project Form pairs and give them a discussion topic to encourage them to exchange ideas and listen to each other. Tips for Teacher Regularly change the...
Encouraging Independence and Critical Thinking in Homeschooling
Fostering independence and critical thinking in your homeschool helps children become confident, curious learners who take responsibility for their education and...
Enhance Active Listening
Activities: Telephone Game Children pass a phrase by whispering it to the next child, reinforcing their listening and concentration skills. Tips for Teacher Adjust the...
Enhance Decision Making
Activity: Simple Choices Offer simple choices to the student, such as between two activities or tools, to practice decision-making and responsibility. Tips for the Teacher...
Feifer Assessment of Writing
The Feifer Assessment of Writing (FAW), designed by Steven Feifer, is a comprehensive tool for assessing the cognitive, linguistic, and motor skills associated with writing...
Formative Instructional Tools
Formative instructional tools are resources and strategies that help teachers assess students' understanding and progress in real time, allowing for timely feedback and...
Foster Independence in Reading
Activity: Independent Reading Encourage the student to read books at their level independently, developing their reading skills andconfidence. Tips for Teacher Choose books...
Good Writing Strategies
To effectively teach writing, especially in a homeschooling setting, it’s important to use a variety of strategies that cater to different learning styles. Here are some...
How to Adjust Your Lessons to Your Child’s Learning Style?
One of the greatest gifts of homeschooling is the freedom to tailor lessons to fit your child’s unique way of learning. Not every child thrives with the same teaching method...
How to Blend the Socratic Method with a Classic Lesson Plan Model
If lesson planning were a dance, the WIPPEA Model would be the dependable partner who remembers all the steps. And the Socratic method? That’s the spontaneous guest who...
How to Help ADHD Children Follow Through on Tasks
Helping children with ADHD follow through on tasks can be challenging, but with the right strategies, it becomes more manageable. Here are some tailored approaches that...