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Teacher Tom: No One Knows How to Do this Better than You: A Short List of Things to Think AboutNo One Knows How to Do this Better than You: A Short List of Things to Think About A recent national survey found that over 70 percent of American families will be engaged in some form of homeschooling this fall. I don't know what the number is for families of preschool aged children, but I'm assuming it's similar.Most schools are going to be relying on some version of online instruction, which from where I sit, and from where the school-agers in my...

It’s August and the countdown to school has started. For many students and teachers, going to school may look a little different this year. Some students may be learning in the classroom, while others learn at home. And some students may be doing a little bit of both. No matter where you’re learning, you can use these great books to spark a lasting interest in science and STEM. The books we’re highlighting this month are all STEM activity books. They are a great starting point for different science activities and discussions in the classroom and at home. Calling All Inventors!...

This story is part of Black Ballad’s takeover of HuffPost UK, a week-long series by Black women on parenting, family, and our post-Covid future.  “Mama, I don’t want to do that, it’s boring!”   “But babe, it’s writing a story, it’s fun! You love writing stories!” “Yes, but not about that!” This conversation at our kitchen table about school work set during lockdown stuck in my mind. Our six-year old can often be found creating booklets about whatever she’s interested in at the time. Over lockdown she wrote about the complicated love lives of Greek gods, a series about a little...

Wow, we're celebratinga year here at All About Home!Thanks so much for being a part of the fun. Thanks so much for coming by to visit and join in on the party. I'm always so happy to see what you all are doing each week. We've been having great parties this Summer because you allare linking up such wonderful, inspiring posts! I cant' wait to see what you all have been up to. Amber and I are excited to be hosting this weekly party that celebrates All Things Home.We love to see what you're up to on Your blogs,so please join in and share your inspiration.I've been changing...

Aside from finding your kids the perfect backpack, lunchboxes are the next essential for the back-to-school season. We know this year feels a bit different, but even if your little one is leaning at home, keep a routine by packing them a lunch. There are so many options on the market that it can be difficult to narrow down, but consider what will help to simplify those hectic mornings when you're getting everything together. A few key tips to keep in mind: Insulation must be good to keep food cold, it should be practical and easily hook onto the backpack...