Posted by Mary on Jul-18-2010
If you are new to homeschooling, or are burned out on the method you are currently using, you may be considering a switch. This article highlights some of the advantages of the unit study method of homeschooling.
Unlike other methods of teaching, a Unit Study is an integrated approach to learning. Also called by the names Thematic Unit and Integrated Unit, it uses all of the subjects to create a theme-based study that is both relevant to the child and applicable to the Learning Goals you have created. A Unit Study takes all of the subjects, such as Science, History, and Language Arts, and focuses the lessons around one central theme.
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Posted by Mary on Jul-11-2010
I created these unit study guides to help in the lesson planning process of homeschooling with unit studies. They are only one part of the planning, but represent the part that take the largest amount of time because of the research involved on my part.
Concerning the links, you should check out all links prior to using them with your children. As the Internet changes daily, even in a moment, the page that was suitable for us may have been replaced by something quite undesirable when you try to use it, or it may not be there at all! If you do come across a broken link, please email me so I can fix it. Thanks!
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Posted by Mary on Jul-4-2010
Posted by Mary on May-23-2010
Basic Cursive Handwriting. It’s a skill that all children need to learn well. Your handwriting is a personal thing, an extension of yourself. It gives strangers a small insight into who you are. Thank you letters to friends and family are received with warmth and compassion if the note is written by hand. Love notes are made personal and feeling when written by the hand of the one you love. So why is it that so many children are rushed through this class, not learning basic skills that makes their handwriting legible?
You can help your child learn to write legibly. With our Basic Cursive Handwriting font, you can create worksheets that are specifically tailored to your child’s individual needs. Does Billy make perfect i’s and e’s but can’t make an o? Make a worksheet that focuses on ‘o’ words! Want to provide some fun practice? Make a worksheet that includes the child’s name, or the name of a family member, or even the flavor of their favorite ice-cream!
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