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10 Ways to Create a Positive Learning Environment

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As a homeschool parent or teacher, you may be wondering how to create a positive learning environment for your students. Take a moment to think back on your childhood educational experience and recall your favorite teacher or what you loved about being a homeschool student. Why was he or she was your favorite? Was it their tough but fair grading? An inviting learning environment full of well-organized materials? Or was it simply that you knew the teacher cared about you and your success? It can be difficult to understand exactly what about your favorite teacher or homeschool experience appealed to you, but ultimately, the positive learning environment he or she created made your experience enjoyable. We’ll help you understand what a positive learning environment is and give you tips on how to make your classroom or homeschool an effective place for learning.

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7 Types of Learning Styles and Their Importance in Education

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The idea that everyone has a unique type of learning style has been an accepted part of educational theory for decades. Every person is different, so the existence of different kinds of learners seems to make sense. But recent studies have suggested that knowing your child’s learning style isn’t as important as giving children every opportunity to learn. Some studies even suggest that learning styles as we know them are just a myth. Are learning styles just a myth? Recent studies show they may not be as valid as previously believed. First, let’s consider what a learning style is.

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How to Create a Homeschool Schedule by Grade

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Creating your own homeschool schedule is one of the greatest freedoms of homeschooling. Schools need set schedules to keep large groups of students organized and on track. But homeschool schedules allow for much more flexibility. Your homeschool daily routine doesn’t include time spent forming a line, taking scheduled bathroom trips, and or giving multiple students individual attention. If you need tips for creating a flexible but productive day for any grade, the following homeschool schedule ideas, samples, and resources will help you find a routine that fits your homeschool flow.

Find tips for creating a homeschool schedule that works!

15 Internet Safety Tips to Protect Kids & Parents Online

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Teaching kids how to be safe on the internet is crucial for any family with internet access. As a parent, you should know the best practices for internet safety so you can demonstrate how to surf the web responsibly and put internet safety rules in place to keep your kids accountable. With tips for internet safety, you can help your children form good habits on the internet that they can carry with them into adulthood. The internet is a great tool for educational resources, learning opportunities, and age-appropriate entertainment. Teaching kids how to be safe on the internet will help them be good stewards of this tool and to use it in a God-honoring way. [Read more…] about 15 Internet Safety Tips to Protect Kids & Parents Online

10 Homeschool Room Ideas from Well-Organized Homeschoolers

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Homeschool organization can seem overwhelming for both veteran and first-time homeschoolers. Creating a homeschool room in the space where you live, sleep, play, and eat requires time and careful planning. Having good storage in your homeschool is necessary to keep all your books, papers, and supplies organized. You also need to decide which furniture and setup work best for your space. If you’re creating a brand-new homeschool room or redoing one and need inspiration, we’ve gathered ideas from homeschool moms and shared some of their tried-and-true homeschool room ideas and organization hacks to help you get your space ready for the new school year.

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