No curriculum is absolutely perfect, but I can wholeheartedly recommend Focus of Fives as an excellent kindergarten curriculum choice. Focus on Fives is an all-in-one kindergarten curriculum that is written for classroom use. As a homeschool mom, you have the flexibility to personalize this curriculum for your child.
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Abeka® Preschool Curriculum Review and Teaching Tips
As an elementary teacher and homeschooling mother of two, I am beginning a series of curricula reviews featuring materials my family enjoys. Several years ago, I purchased the Language Development Visuals and Teacher Guide and Animal Alphabet Friends Story Cards and CD from Abeka®. These all-in-one items are a terrific foundation for preschool and early kindergarten education.
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Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Preschool through Elementary
This Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Kids is perfect for an elementary classroom Thanksgiving party or an at-home Thanksgiving preschool craft with mommy. Gather your supplies teachers and mamas, and make this easy Turkey on a Stick Thanksgiving Craft for Kids with your wee ones before the Thanksgiving holiday passes us by!
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The Power to Choose with Danny and Darla
Danny and Darla have quickly become favorite characters in our house! The stories What Should Danny Do? and What Should Darla Do? guide children in discovering their power to choose in daily life and help encourage higher order thinking skills. These books are perfect for homeschool parents, classroom teachers, and family read-aloud time! (Sponsored by Ganit and Adir Levy)
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Real-Life Organization for Your Homeschool Space
Organizing a homeschool space is more about having a space that works for your family than having a cutesy space. You can have the most adorable space on the Internet, but if it’s not functional, it’s not going to meet the needs of your family. Here are a couple tips to help you get started in organizing a real- life homeschool space.
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DIY Easy Christmas Tree Ornament Craft for Kids | Crafting with Buttons and Craft Sticks
Buttons and craft sticks are some of the easiest and most practical items for crafting with kids. These DIY Christmas Tree Ornament Crafts are super easy to make, and they are a hit with kids of all ages, adults included! Moms and children alike will enjoy hanging these handmade treasured keepsake ornaments on the Christmas tree year after year.
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Top Ten Fall Bucket List Ideas for Families
Fall Bucket List Ideas for Families | It seems everyone has a bucket list these days, and fall is the perfect time of year to check some of those activities off the list while spending quality family time together. This fall bucket list suggests the top ten ideas for fall family fun. Post includes a free printable Thanksgiving worksheet and recipe card for baked apples!
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Children and the Conscience | That Little Voice in Your Head | A Book Review
When I discovered the book, That Little Voice in Your Head: Learning about Your Conscience, I was over the moon excited to read it! Why? I have many hopes and dreams for my children, but my end-all as a mother is to lead my children to Christ. The author, Andrew David Naselli, uses appropriate biblical principles to speak truth into the hearts of impressionable children and teach them on an age-appropriate level. (Sponsored Book Review)
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Christmas Traditions for Children
Family Christmas traditions are a wonderful part of growing up in a home filled with love and joy. This new Christmas post highlights 12 delightful traditions for families.
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Children's Lesson for 9-11 with a Free Printable Coloring Sheet
This teacher resource provides a lesson plan for September 11th using the story, Be the One, the life of Todd Beamer. Lesson ideas and a free printable coloring sheet are included.
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Super Cute Handprint Craft for Grandparents Day
This super cute and inexpensive Grandparents Day craft is so simple that you probably have all or most of the materials in your home. No matter if you are a teacher, a mom of little ones, or a homeschool parent, this Grandparents Day craft is perfect for all ages.
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Four Easy Ways to Improve Your Sight Reading Skills
Four Easy Ways to Improve Your Sight Reading Skills: Practice Sight Reading, Familiarize Yourself with a Variety of Rhythm Patterns, Memorize the Key Signatures, Study the Music and Make Written Notes
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How to Deal with Stage Fright During a Musical Performance
Five Ways to Deal with Stage Fright During a Musical Performance: Pray, Prepare, Practice, Breathe, and Focus
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14 Tips for Piano Recitals
Learning to perform as a pianist is important for students of all ages. These 14 Tips for Piano Recitals will be helpful to the young and old alike.
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