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The spiral learning model, first described by Jerome Bruner, promises that by revisiting topics again and again, students can retain more information and build upon what they already know as they seek deeper knowledge. Homeschool parents and teachers alike often struggle with how to make new knowledge stick in young minds. Can students really be expected to retain information from one year to the next? From one month to the next? Spiral learning aims to solve the “forgetting curve” dilemma. So, what is a spiral learning curriculum and how can it help homeschooling families?

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Multiplication and division are challenging subjects to second, third, and fourth graders. They have a lot of facts to memorize, and some children will struggle to understand the concepts. You can use different strategies outlined in this post (from concrete to abstract) to make multiplication and division fun rather than a drudgery. As a homeschool parent, you can pick and choose which multiplication or division strategy works best for your elementary-age child.

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It’s that time of year again! Are you staring at your calendar in disbelief, amazed at how fast your homeschool year is flying by and feeling that familiar, “I still have to buy Christmas gifts!” panic? Well, you can relax because we’ve created a list of the best holiday gifts for homeschool moms and kids for you to choose from. Most of the gifts can be purchased online, saving you valuable time. So, get your Christmas list ready and have fun choosing from all these great homeschool holiday gift ideas!

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Plant and animal cells are microscopic and have many complex parts to learn. It can be difficult for students to learn about what they cannot see. Making an edible cell model is a great active learning strategy. Choosing the components and building the cell project will help students remember all the parts. Knowing they can eat their cell model afterward adds extra excitement to the project. We’ve listed 4 edible cell model ideas that will boost your child’s retention of plant and animal cell biology concepts and double as snack time or dessert.

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