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Mastering Homeschool When Your Teen Has ADHD

Mastering Homeschool When Your Teen Has ADHD

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may struggle with keeping their train of thought on one track. They may get fidgety, move around in their seat, or  generally seem disinterested in what’s going on in the classroom. Turn the classroom into a home environment, and there are that many more distractions. But never fear, parent-educator, with a few changes to your teaching strategy, you can enjoy a successful homeschool year despite ADHD.

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7 Fun Ways to Turn a Fishing Expedition into a Kid-approved Science Lesson

7 Fun Ways to Turn a Fishing Expedition into a Kid-approved Science Lesson

Taking your kids fishing is not only a fun way to bond, it’s also a great way to teach your kids important lessons. Fishing teaches your kids how to appreciate nature, as well as patience, conservation, biology, following directions and fine motor skills— all relevant to learning about science. Transform your next fishing trip into an exciting science lesson with these 10 tips.

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Top 5 Tips For Teachers Creating Online Curriculum

Top 5 Tips For Teachers Creating Online Curriculum

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More than 30 million children in the United States attended school online in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the upper respiratory illness that has impacted every corner of the globe. With schools potentially closed through the end of the school year, if not longer, most teachers are rapidly shifting to online classrooms. Educators and parents are suddenly finding themselves navigating waters that are uncharted for most of us. 

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Resource Roundup: Free Online Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy from Home

Resource Roundup: Free Online Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy from Home

When you can’t leave the house, it’s easy for every family member to go a little stir crazy. The good news is that there are hundreds of opportunities to expand your horizons from the comfort of home. Whether your family is itching to visit a museum, take a trip to the aquarium or zoo, catch a hit Broadway show, listen to live music, or break a sweat with a fun workout, these online activities will cure kids, teens, and adults of their cabin fever.

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K-12 Science Experiments That Parents and Kids Can Do At Home

K-12 Science Experiments That Parents and Kids Can Do At Home

As parents become increasingly involved in directing their kids’ education at home, it’s completely understandable if you feel a little lost at first. Luckily, there’s a wealth of online resources to help you make the most of this time with your children. Proven, teacher-approved science experiments can be fun and educational for the entire family.

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Simple, Affordable Kitchen Experiments Parents Can Do With Their Kids

Simple, Affordable Kitchen Experiments Parents Can Do With Their Kids

Research shows that learning roots more deeply when connected to something your child is interested in. And what can be more interesting to kids than warm, gooey, sweet cookies? Or fresh baked bread? To help your kids explore STE(A)M (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities, look no further than your family’s kitchen. The following educational activities and food-based science experiments will make any child feel eager to learn at home—plus, they’re affordable!

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