There are quite a few things that are important when it comes to gameschooling children that are different ages. Make sure that you know who is going to play the game and make sure they understand how to play the game as well. You should try to get some cooperative games because it helps build camaraderie and trust between family members. Finally, make sure that you let each player feel that they … [Read more...]
How to Grow Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants fascinate with how they lure, catch, kill and digest insects. There are more than 720 species of carnivorous plants, many with astounding adaptations to inhospitable habitats. Popular carnivorous plants by genera include Byblis (rainbow plant), Cephalotus (Australian pitcher plant), Darlingtonia (cobra lily), Dionaea (Venus … [Read more...]
Where Does Motivation Come From?
Back in the day, when personal productivity was a new discipline, the most influential book was 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s still going strong today, 30 years later. What always interested me about the book was the last habit, which Stephen Covey called Sharpen the Saw – Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal. It was, and is, business speak and not a very good description of … [Read more...]
How to Create a Minecraft Unit Study – Techie Homeschool Mom
Minecraft has been around for quite a long time, but it seems that the game attracts new generations of followers. In the time of the pandemic and homeschooling, the interest in the game spiked. For those parents who have a devoted fan in their home, you can create a space that will resemble the elements of the game and turn it into a study and learning space. There are many themes that you can … [Read more...]
11 Best Jobs for Homeschool Moms
Homeschooling can be expensive, especially if you are a single mother. Fortunately, there are a number of jobs where you can earn money without taking up too much of your time. Online teaching is one option, either ESL or through Outschool. Another possibility is using Teachers Pay Teachers to sell lesson plans and printables to other teachers. You can get work as a virtual assistant, performing a … [Read more...]
Using LEGO to Learn Geography — Homegrown Learners
Home learning is very challenging for students and teachers. It can constrain the possibilities. But it can also open them up. One student and teacher homeschooling together found that geography was made more fun and easy to learn and remember when using LEGOS. Research suggests that students learn in a variety of ways, with most having a sensory preference. Some students are more visual. Some … [Read more...]