The concern for how to improve math skills often starts with a report card gone wrong. Of course you want help your child get good grades and feel successful in their studies. Many kids struggle with math, which can be very frustrating for them. Let’s face it, even as grown ups we still have trouble […]
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Independence Day for Kids: Teaching the True Meaning of July 4th
America’s Independence Day is often referred to as simply the Fourth of July. With the excitement of fireworks, barbecues and July 4th parties, the true meaning of the July 4th is sometimes forgotten. It is important to teach kids about Independence Day and that it is the celebration of a very significant event in history. The […]
Fun Math Games For Kids In A Cool Math App (K-6)
Every parent wants to see their child do well in school. After all, we know that education is not only about learning important skills, it is also about helping children develop their self-esteem in their ability to succeed. Math is one area where children often struggle. As a parent, it is at times difficult to […]
Creative Story Writing For Kids
Both of my young children love to read. That is why I surprised to learn that my daughter doesn’t enjoy her Language Arts classes. When I asked why not, she said it was because she has to write and she doesn’t like writing. I was astonished and said of course she liked writing. She insisted […]
Bitsbox Review: Computer Coding For Kids
My daughter is quick to pick up on things and she has many interests. So her father and I have been encouraging her to get involved in more school activities. She expressed an interest in doing a Girls That Code Club. I have very little knowledge in that area so I made a mental note […]
Homeschooling While Traveling The United States- All 50 Of Them!
The idea of homeschooling is overwhelming to me but some families even do homeschooling while traveling! Some families even choose roadschooling, a growing trend where families pack up their belongings and hit the road to take the trip of a lifetime and a hands on learning adventure. When I heard about travel blogger Lindsay Kjar’s […]
Coding Games For Kids: Code & Go Robot Mouse Review
As technology all around us becomes more prevalent and more used, so does the interest in understanding how computers work. Having our children become familiar with coding just makes sense. One area in which the country faces a worker shortage is computer technicians. Though I am not sure what my children will be when they […]