Instructional methods refer to educators' diverse techniques, strategies, and approaches to delivering lessons, engaging students, and facilitating meaningful learning experiences. These methods accommodate different learning styles, needs, and abilities, ensuring...
Curricula, Curriculum Types, and State Requirements
Hands-On/Experiential Learning
We list various homeschooling resources that parents can review to determine if they would help homeschool their child(ren). We also help homeschooling parents navigate their homeschooling journey. Many resources are available for homeschooling across various subjects and grade levels. We list various references and resources to help parents. However, we do not list religious-based resources.
Using Project-Based Learning in Your Homeschool
Project-based learning (PBL) can be an incredibly engaging and practical approach to homeschooling. It allows for deep exploration of topics through hands-on, real-world projects. Here are some ways to incorporate project-based learning into your homeschool: Start...
Tips for Homeschooling your ADHD and ODD child
Homeschooling a child with both ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can be challenging but also rewarding with the right strategies. Here are some tips that may help you: Create a Consistent Routine Children with ADHD and ODD thrive on structure. Establish a...
Creative Time in Homeschooling
Incorporating creative time into homeschooling can be an excellent way to foster imagination, self-expression, and problem-solving skills. Drawing, painting, storytelling, music, and hands-on projects allow children to explore their interests, build confidence, and...
Lesson Planning in Homeschool
Lesson planning in a homeschool environment can be highly personalized to the student's needs, interests, and pace of learning, allowing for a flexible and adaptive approach that fosters more profound understanding and engagement. By tailoring lessons to accommodate...
What is Core Curriculum?
Core Curriculum refers to essential subjects and standards all students must study and master. It is usually determined by educational authorities (such as state or national education boards) for a particular grade level. The purpose is to ensure all students receive...
Develop Critical Thinking in Children
Developing critical thinking in children is essential to their problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. It helps them solve problems, make decisions, and think independently, and it builds their cognitive and emotional development. Here are some...
Regular Meetings with Students and Parents
Hold regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and necessary adjustments to educational strategies. Tools and Materials Meeting summaries, progress tracking sheets, progress reports, and report cards.
Personalized Feedback
Provide regular and personalized feedback on students' work to guide their learning and motivate them. Tools and Materials Written comments, one-on-one interviews, feedback videos, and adaptive learning apps.
Peer Assessment
Encourage students to evaluate their peers’ work to foster collaborative learning and self-reflection. Tools and Materials Peer evaluation forms, group discussions, and feedback sessions.