Introducing Pi
pi is an important number in mathematics. It is also a difficult concept for students when it is first introduced. pi = 3.14… approximately, but that is not quite right. pi = 3.14159… approximately, but that is not quite right either. pi = 22/7 but that is an approximation too. pi has been computed out to millions of digits, but the result is still an approximation.
Laughter + Fun= Math Games
When we think of playing games, we think of good times, laughter, and family fun. When we think of math, rarely do these same thoughts come to mind. What a shame! Math should be good times, laughter, and family fun. So how can we make that happen? Read on and let me share some ideas.
Guide Dogs for the Blind
In an increasingly fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the remarkable companions that assist individuals with visual impairments. Guide dogs are service animals — not pets; they are skilled workers, life-enhancers, and often, the best friends of those they assist.
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!
Following the Narrow Path – Devotions from the World of Horses
A devotional book is one that contains uplifting quotes or sayings, especially from a holy book, such as the Bible. Vicki Watson is a HORSE person and a Christian, through and through, and she finds guidance and inspiration from God by her experiences with horses and her knowledge of horses.
Blue Tent Online – Comprehensive, Interactive, Experienced for Homeschoolers
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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.
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.
Boost Your Child’s Brainpower: The Gift of Multilingualism — A Parent’s Guide
In today’s interconnected world, the ability to speak multiple languages is more than just a valuable skill; it’s a crucial asset. For homeschooling parents, introducing a second (or third) language to your child’s education can have a profound impact on their cognitive development, cultural awareness, and future opportunities.
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.
The Art of Nature Journaling: Its Transformative Power in Education
When I spoke to John Muir Laws, who prefers “Jack”, what his life’s mission is, he answered definitively, “To have every person fall in love with the world around them.” After speaking with Jack, seeing his work and everything he does, he is definitely in love with the world.
President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech, delivered Friday, January 20, 1961
Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom–symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning — signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago.
Essential Skills Online Software for K-6+45-day risk-free trial for teachers
Essential Skills offers professional teachers an opportunity to test out the online software program for themselves to see how it fits into their curriculum. Essential Skills is a curriculum for varying grade levels of Reading, Math, Science and Geography.
