I’m a teacher!
So I just got done with my first ever Older Beginner Music Theory Class! John Owen came over about 8pm and left about 9:30. We made it through quite a little bit of stuff…lots for him to go home and...
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A very full day….but a good one. Found out of course that I’m NOT in the play for the Fort Smith Little Theatre BUT that they were very interested in having me return to audition for other shows....
View ArticleShould We Do Summer Homeschool?
Many homeschool families stop schooling during the summer months, following the traditional model of public school systems. Other families continue home education throughout the summer. Which way is...
View ArticleHow to Teach Children Reverence
Do you attend a family church? I think family churches are the bomb. After all, the family that prays together stays together! But one drawback of a congregation filled with children is the lack of...
View ArticleActive Learning for Teachers Through Hilton HHonors Teacher Treks
We’ve talked about hands-on learning for children on Untrained Housewife before, but what about adults? What about the teachers who are the ones teaching our community’s children on a daily basis? I...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Homeschooling Year-Round
As a veteran home school mom who began home schooling at the point of having two children, then adding several more babies, a couple major moves and all kinds of disruptions plus a thriving home based...
View ArticleFour Ways to Make Chores More Fun for Kids
Growing up, I did lots of chores. Living on a farm meant house and outside chores, including feeding the animals and shoveling manure. It was never a very fun part of my life, but it was a necessity...
View ArticlePiecing Knowledge Together: Learning with Puzzles
Most of this year, my social feeds have been full of opinions on the new Common Core standards and methods of teaching in our public schools. I am certain that my opinions have decorated many a feed...
View ArticleLearning About Seeds with Your Kids
Here's a collection of bloggers who know that gardening is magical and have some of the best ways to teach kids about seeds and the amazing ways they grow.
View ArticleTips for Helping Your Child Learn to Draw
Even if you don’t know how to draw very well - you can actually learn while helping them gain the skills!
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