Teaching Kids How to Write a “My Family” Paragraph
The “My Family” paragraph is the perfect assignment to teach or review the steps of writing a paragraph. Find out just how to teach it!
Understanding Pencil Grip Stages
Understand the pencil grip stages and learn how to develop proper pencil grasp. Your child will soon be a smooth and proficient writer.
Teaching Similes and Metaphors
Teach similes and metaphors in a fun and approachable way with these simple instructions, clear examples, and hands-on activities.
Unleash Your Child’s Literary Potential with Mr. D Math’s Comparative Literature and Composition Online Class
Helping your child develop a love for literature and composition just got easier with Mr. D Math’s NEW Comparative Literature and Composition class!
Beginning Sound Activities
Reading is right around the corner! Teach your kids the initial sounds of words with these beginning sound activities.
Public Speaking for Kids
Teaching public speaking for kids lays the groundwork to master this all important skill. Make it fun with public speaking activities!
Vocabulary Learning for Homeschoolers
Building a child’s word bank takes intentional actions and the understanding that vocabulary learning is an important part of their development.
What to Put in a Summer Packet for Students
Give your students a summer packet to help prevent the summer slide. Keep reading for some ideas of what to include.
Free ASL Classes {Spring 2023}
As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, I was thrilled to learn about the free American Sign Language (ASL) classes being offered by the Oklahoma School for the Deaf this spring. Here’s how you can sign up!
Poetry Books for Teens
Looking for poems for your teen? Keep reading to see the list of more than a dozen great books of poetry for teens and tweens.
50 Quotes for Kids About Love
Quotes for kids about love are a great way to show your kids or students how you feel. You can never tell them you love them too much.
Adjacent Consonants or Consonant Digraphs?
How do you tell the difference between adjacent consonants and consonant digraphs? And by the way, what are they? We’ve got the answers here!
5 Time Fillers to Use This Year
It’s inevitable…you will have odd times of waiting during the day. We’ve got five fabulous time-fillers that will make your day run seamlessly.
How to Teach Poetry
Inspire your elementary students to love poetry and compose their own poems with these simple and fun activities.
Teaching Vowels and Consonants
Letters come in two varieties: vowels and consonants. Teaching vowels and consonants in a fun and memorable way is easy! Here’s how!
A Complete List of Word Families
Not sure which word families to use? Check out this complete list of word families that are perfect for using when teaching elementary!
How to Teach Word Families
When you teach word families, you point out the patterns in words, making both reading and spelling easier to learn.
Why You Should Be Using File Folder Activities in Your Homeschool
If you’re not using file folder activities in your homeschool, you’re missing out! They’re a great way to review skills and have fun!
Digital Indoor Recess Ideas
Having recess indoors and want some online activities? Try these digital indoor recess ideas for elementary and middle school students!
How and Why to Use Writing Anchor Charts with Students
Do you feel like banging your head against the wall when teaching writing? Writing anchor charts will ease frustration for you and students.