Somewhere between snack time and losing yet another sock, a curious question tends to float through the minds of those shepherding young learners: “When do kids actually...
When Reading and Spelling Actually Click
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What Is Common Core, Anyway?
If you’re a homeschooling parent, you’ve probably heard the term Common Core tossed around at co-op meetings, homeschool conferences, or late-night Facebook debates that get...
How to Make History Less Boring
For many students and even adults, history feels like a long list of dates, names, and dusty events. But history isn't just about memorizing facts—it's about people,...
Lesson Plan: The Secret Life of Trees🌳
Grade Level: 3rd–7thSubject Areas: Science, Nature Studies, LiteracyDuration: 1–2 class periods (or a week-long nature unit)Objective: Students will understand how trees...
Teaching Kids Geography: Making the World Come Alive
Geography is more than memorizing capitals or identifying landforms—it's about helping children understand the world and their place in it. Teaching geography can spark...
Exploring Nature Studies with Elementary-Aged Children
Nature study is a wonderful way to spark curiosity and wonder in elementary-aged children. At this stage, kids are naturally inquisitive and eager to explore the world...
Dylanna Publishing
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1000 Hours Outside
The entire purpose of 1000 Hours Outside is to attempt to match nature time with screen time. If kids can consume media through screens 1200 hours a year on average then the time is there and at least some of it can and should be shifted towards a more productive and healthy outcome!
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Approach Lesson Planning
A social-emotional learning (SEL) approach focuses on developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making....
Ecological Approach to Lesson Planning
An ecological approach to lesson planning takes into account the interconnectedness of the learner's environment, abilities, and needs. It focuses on the context of...
Aesthetic Approach to Lesson Planning
An aesthetic approach to lessons can be especially beneficial for children with sensory, cognitive, or emotional needs, like those you homeschool. It focuses on sensory...
Constructivist Approach for Lesson Planning
The constructivist approach to lesson planning focuses on how students build their understanding through experiences and reflection. This model emphasizes active learning...
