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Make your own indoor classroom or home garden. Easy, inexpensive, interactive life science!

Literacy is not only being able to read and write. Understanding what is read and how to express your thoughts in words is tremendously important.

If you have decided to home-school, are homeschooling, or if you are even thinking about it, then you will come across people with a lot of misconceptions about homeschooling as...

Education is one of the keys to a successful future. There are certain skills that your children need to know in order to become successful in the next stage of his or her life....

One of the biggest concerns of home school families all over is that their children aren't getting the same social interaction as their peers who are in school. This also happens...

Ah, homework. That dreaded report. That boring experiment. More often that not, we cringe at the mere thought of it. However, during my many tedious homework hours, I've realized...

Plagiarism is on the rise. Many people seem to think there is nothing wrong with copying someone else's hard work and taking credit for it themselves.

Dice can be used in a number of ways to teach different concepts in math. It is fun for the kids, and therefore effective teaching and learning occurs.

Here's how you can choose a foreign language without having a clue about it.

Getting children to read at home is a difficult task. There are some simple tips to assist your child.

Even if you already are paying for your schooling, you may still be qualified to apply for a scholarship. Here’s how to apply for a scholarship.

The real deal about teaching writing to children is making your plan and strategies efficient and effective for aspiring writers. Working with children takes a lot more than having...

You might want to pass on your writing skills to the next generations. Earn extra cash or just feel more fulfilled volunteering to teach writing to children.

Substituting tips for successful days!

Homework is a challenge for students to complete. But with a little incentive, students will grow to love doing their homework.

Does "reluctant reader" describe your child? Discover 10 ways to help your child learn to love reading!

10 tips to get through any comedy, tragedy or sonnet that the Bard can throw your way!

Gardening science fair projects can be both fun and educational for children – especially for those who may have no experience with growing plants. There are endless possibilities...

Practice these five keys to improve your people skills and professionalism and you’re sure to never waste any ‘opportunity to shine' moment. Show your ideas and abilities....

School lunch is an important meal. It provides the energy for your child to continue learning all throughout the day – so what your kids eat should be nutritious, tasty, portable,...

Gardening is a wonderful introduction to science and nature. If you are looking for a special way to spend time with a child in your life, think about planning a garden for kids....

Growing plants in the classroom is an excellent way to get students excited about science!

One of the best ways to teach a child how to become more creative is through play. Why not try making this simple, cost-free homemade playdough for your kids? With playdough, kids...

Gardening with children is a perfect hands-on multi-sensory activity. Gardening and plant care can be a stand alone curriculum if you incorporate it into each content area. Here...

Here are some safety considerations for plant care, gardening and botany lessons with children at home or in a school or classroom garden.

Overview of ten steps or guidelines to follow to begin a homeschooling group. This is based upon my own experience beginning a homeschool community (which is flourishing, today,...

Gardening and plant care is one of the best life science or biology projects you can use in your classroom. Here are some tips for finding and getting grants to finance your gardening...

Simple plants to grow with your children. The easier they are to grow the more involved the children will become.

The steps to getting you and your class a world class garden in no time!

I've been teaching piano lessons, (beginners, ages five to eleven), for about a year. If you don't combine fun with learning, their interest fades...quickly!

As both teacher and parent myself, I am well aware that like any other career or profession, problems may arise with one of its members either accidentally or not. Either way,...

Class debates can be a great motivational tool, creating meaningful interactions and discussions with language learners. They provoke students to speaking impromptu and express...

This article gives tips and suggestions to send your child off to school with a healthy lunch. Includes ways to sneak in nutritious food your child will eat!

During my 17 years of teaching, I have seen a lot of things. I have learned to identify and meet the needs of my students, I have noticed the telltale signs of abuse to help some...

Looking for the best teaching strategies? Here are 10 guide posts to help you.

My daughter Leah was born deaf, so we taught her American Sign Language (ASL) as her first language. When she was in preschool, none of her classmates knew how to sign, and I noticed...

Your child can focus on schoolwork with a few tips from a teacher who knows kids and parents. Listen to your child and talk to the teacher for some insight on this concern.

This article is for older children who are studying for exams from books or articles. This is a sure fire way to make studying easier and learning better.

The following article offers practical ideas that any teacher can use in the classroom, to help build students' self-esteem.

Discussing student performance with parents can be difficult. Help your students be more successful, by working together as a team.

Earning the respect of your students can be difficult but is essential to create an environment that is both nurturing and conducive to helping all students learn.

Ask any teacher - they need help in the classroom! As funding for public education goes down and students' needs go up, the job of a teacher gets more and more demanding....

I have been teaching for 17 years. During this time, I have dealt with numerous fights, most of which, if not all, could have been avoided. I teach my students a few steps to follow...

I have been teaching for the last seventeen years and have received numerous gifts of appreciation. Although gifts are optional, they are seen as a display of parents' and children's...

Do you wish you were doing better in school? Here are some easy tips to follow and better your grades.

Following these steps, anyone can write a well-organized paragraph. From brainstorming to final revision, the writing of a well-organized paragraph is a skill that anyone can learn...

As a teacher, I have seen several cases of suspension through my years of experience. Although it is usually used as a last resort, a suspension can become either a learning tool...

Doing good in school could get you a firm hold on a bright future. That includes acing your exams. Here’s how to prepare for a test.

Although it has been living amongst us for thousands of year, bullying in nonetheless a problem that must be dealt with in the most efficient way possible. What can be done about...

Personal profiles, especially online profiles, are an excellent way to distill information about you into a digestible and interesting format. A profile is a scrapbook of your...