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How to Keep the Learning Happening This Summer

How to Keep the Learning Happening This Summer

School didn't exactly look the way we wanted it to these last few months. There were tears and fights and all sorts of mom-teacher blunders. (No, I was not meant to be my own child's educator.) My son and I clashed over everything from the ideal working space to his Zoom meeting attire. He's an amazing curious learning, but he needs an a teacher he can't sass talk and a building that doesn't house his bed.Now that the virtual school year has officially ended, things feel a lot lighter and more free around here. Nevertheless, without the pressure of assignments...

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Kindergarten Assessment Checklist

Kindergarten Assessment Checklist

Kindergarten is an important step in childhood and education. It marks the beginning of formal education. However, what should kindergarten students know? How can you know if your child learned enough during kindergarten. These are common questions for homeschool parents. So, we break down the how, why, and when to perform kindergarten assessments in your homeschool. Why Do a Kindergarten Assessment? What comes to mind when you hear the word assessment? You are probably conjuring up visions of final exams or standardized tests. However, there are many types of assessments. Kindergarten assessment is used to demonstrate progress. They are not...

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Throwback Thursday Blog-Style (On Flashback Friday) #312: June 26, 2020

Throwback Thursday Blog-Style (On Flashback Friday) #312: June 26, 2020

Welcome back to...  Here we are, Throwback Thursday on Flashback Friday again. I'm sorry, I'm having an awful time keeping up with things lately. I know, I know, Throwback Thursday seems to be all about sharing pictures from the past, great memories that mean something to you, that you would like to share with others. At least that is how it appears to me. Throwback Thursday wasn't something I was participating in, and then I came up with an idea. I thought it would be great fun and a help to my blog to share old content, but not just any...

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Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life of Amanda Brugel

Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life of Amanda Brugel

As we complete Month 4 of self-isolation, and many parts of the country enter various phases of re-opening, FASHION is winding down its months-long self-isolation diary series, spotlighting how some of our favourite Canadians have been living their lives in lockdown. Rounding out the series featuring actors, designers, influencers and artists is actress Amanda Brugel, currently starring on The Handmaid’s Tale, Snowpiercer and Kim’s Convenience. Amanda Brugel, actress So, we are nearing the end of June and approaching Day 4768 of isolation. I’m kidding. Kinda. Two months ago, this would have been a much more depressing, wine-soaked journal entry, however,...

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Read & Color Ending Blend Worksheets

Read & Color Ending Blend Worksheets

First grade students will have fun practicing reading n blends in sentences with these super cute, clever, and free printable Ending Blend Worksheets. Ending Blends Are your 1st graders ready to practice reading blends? After spelling blend words, practice reading them and finding them on a page, it is time to read them in context. […] The post Read & Color Ending Blend Worksheets appeared first on 123 Homeschool 4 Me.

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