Getting kids to take notes for their research is both tedious and terrible. Which is why you will need all the tricks available to help them take neat, efficient, clear, and valuable notes.
Famous African-Americans: Jesse Owens
Nazi Germany was known for many things. Accepting people of different races or ethnicities was not one of them. But in 1936, 18 US African-American athletes competed at the Berlin Olympic games. Among these athletes, Jesse Owens emerged as a consummate competitor and champion. This Black History Month, let’s celebrate an outstanding athlete and groundbreaking […]
6 Best Research Websites for Kids
The internet can be a scary place, especially when you let kids loose for research projects! An innocent search can suddenly turn all sorts of bad with the wrong key word combination or a simple click of the mouse.
Famous African-Americans: Tuskegee Airmen
Before the 1960s (and actually later in many parts of the country), much of the US was officially segregated. White and black citizens couldn’t live in the same neighborhoods, sit in the same sections of public transit, or even attend school together. This Black History Month, let’s meet the brave men who helped to pave […]
Teach Kids to Verify Their Online Sources
“I’ll just Google it.” It’s something that I hear my students say almost every single day. They seem to think that Google is the end all and be all of online information. Which is exactly what Google probably wants. My kids also seem to think that websites don’t lie, misrepresent, or otherwise distort the facts. […]
Famous African-Americans: Madam C.J. Walker
Note: When researching with children, it is important to teach them how to verify sources, especially on-line sources. Look for a post later this week about vetting sources! From the first in her family to be born free to creating a personal care product empire, Madam C.J. Walker was an astounding person. And definitely someone […]
Teaching Kids to Cite Their Sources
With increased requirements in the younger grades, especially when it comes to critical thinking and researching, it is more important than ever that we teach our kiddos early and often to cite their sources.
Bringing Education Strategies into the Home
Yesterday was a day in our house. It was a day full of butting heads, tantrums, meltdowns, and unrest. At the end of the day, I looked back over what we had accomplished, and found one key element lacking: predictability. My munchkin is at an age when she can understand first A, then B. But […]
I've been published!
Check out Only Passionate Curiosity for my latest guest post! I explained the special education laws that relate to homeschooled children and offer tips for managing a mild/moderate disability at home. Of course, any time that you, the parent/teacher, feel overwhelmed, you should know that experienced and qualified help is just a click or phone […]