Academic Directory

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Foundations of the ABC Read Program

Foundations of the ABC Read Program

The ABC Read reading instruction program is a phonics-based system designed to help learners of all ages develop reading, spelling, and pronunciation skills through a structured yet flexible approach. Originally developed by educator Barbara Knobloch

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The Story of the World

The Story of the World

The study of history is vitally important to a child’s education. Learning about humanity’s past –the hopes and fears, achievements and downfalls of societies around the world – equips a child with a deep framework to understand today’s cultures and current events.

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Alaska – Brimming with Adventure

Alaska – Brimming with Adventure

If our 49th state had been in the dead center of the continent, as Illinois and Missouri are, it would be considered the “Phenomenal State” or the “Amazing State” or probably even “It’s Own Country”, much like Texas once was.

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Peterson Directed Handwriting

Peterson Directed Handwriting

The alpha letters are taught much like you would teach a line dance or aerobic exercise routine. The strategy is easy to use. The teacher handbook provides a daily lesson outline that focuses on process instruction – where to start, which way to go AND how to move.

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Harnessing Experiential and Kinesthetic Learning: A Deep Dive into SOAR Academy’s Transformative Programs

Harnessing Experiential and Kinesthetic Learning: A Deep Dive into SOAR Academy’s Transformative Programs

Understanding Experiential and Kinesthetic Learning Preferences
For many students, traditional education—centered around lectures, textbooks, and rote memorization—does not effectively foster engagement or long-term comprehension. This is particularly true for students with ADHD and learning differences, who often thrive in environments that emphasize experiential and kinesthetic learning.

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American Online School, (AOS) K-12

American Online School, (AOS) K-12

The American Online School (AOS) is an all-encompassing platform meticulously developed to offer extensive resources and unwavering support for families electing to adopt homeschooling as their educational method.

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State History by A Helping Hand

State History by A Helping Hand

Fun, hands-on project! Simple for teacher and student. It provides a complete state history course on your state, including text, maps, color state symbol pictures, quizzes, tests, lesson plans, answer key, and state constitution study guide.

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Easy Grammar Irregular Verbs Card Game

Easy Grammar Irregular Verbs Card Game

Irregular verbs are one of the true challenges in grammar, whether English, Spanish or other languages. This category of verbs have to be memorized individually. Unlike regular verbs, there is no pattern to these verbs – in other words, they are not regular!

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Blue Tent Online – Comprehensive, Interactive, Experienced for Homeschoolers

Blue Tent Online – Comprehensive, Interactive, Experienced for Homeschoolers

* Offering live, asynchronous, and self-paced classes with student-to-student and student-to-teacher interaction.
Since 2010, Blue Tent Online has been an online educational provider for high school homeschoolers. Founded by Brigid Thompson, an experienced educator and homeschooling mom, Blue Tent Online offers a comprehensive line of proven academic classes for homeschoolers and a community-building atmosphere. Classroom discussions and regularly used webcams allow students and instructors to develop a rapport that facilitates easy interaction.

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Constitution Quest – Board Games for Families

Constitution Quest – Board Games for Families

Over the past several months, a game called Constitution Quest has been creating quite a buzz. I have been hearing more and more people talk about this great board game and its goal of enhancing the Constitutional IQ of the American people.

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The Power of Educational Choice for All Learners

The Power of Educational Choice for All Learners

On behalf of the North Dakota Center for Distance Education (NDCDE), I extend the warmest greetings as you prepare for the upcoming school year. As homeschool families, you are likely making those final, often difficult decisions about curricula, delivery methods, daily schedules, meeting state legal requirements, and finding opportunities to connect your students to co-curricular and extracurricular activities in your community.

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