Homer's Odyssey and Society - Neoanalysm and the Epic Cycle
Did the poet of the Odyssey draw upon the stories told in the Epic Cycle?
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Exploring Fall Gourds: Painting, What's Inside & Creating Maracas - Autumn Project for Young Children.
The changing of the seasons presents a perfect opportunity for learning. This activity is great for young children…a mix of science, art and …
Continue ReadingReading Detective: A Review of the Reading Detective Curriculum for Reading Comprehension When Homeschooling
Reading Detective is an excellent resource for homeschooling parents that want to encourage their children to read. This book is written for grades …
Continue ReadingA Dose of Mother Nature to Treat ADHD: How Outdoor Play Can Help Alleviate Symptoms of ADHD in Children
Ten percent of children with ADHD do not respond to medications while others have difficulty dealing with the unpleasant side effects. This led …
Continue ReadingClick Away Carbon Emissions
With a bit of background about greenhouse gases and carbon emissions, most students will jump at any opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint. …
Continue ReadingPresident's Day: Snack: Coconut Balls
This classroom recipe can be done with any age group. Kindergarten students will enjoy it as much as high school kids. Since no baking is required, …
Continue ReadingInspire Your Students With Environmental Films That Teach Children How They Can Change the Environment
Whether it’s a last minute lesson plan, an educational tool or a reward for your students, all teachers occasionally show a film in the classroom. …
Continue ReadingHomeschool Math Curriculum- Advice for Homeschooling Parents
Last year I tried Modern Curriculum Press’s Mathematics Level C for homeschooling my daughter in the 3rd grade. The book was boring and my …
Continue ReadingFun with "Five Minute Phenology"
The study of phenology, or the science dealing with relationships between climate and periodic biological phenomena, offers a fun and engaging ongoing …
Continue ReadingCombat Bullying: Five Online Resources
Dealing with bullies can seem like an endless battle where the biggest fights erupt at the most inconvenient times. As teachers, it’s important that …
Continue ReadingReading Readiness Lesson Plans
Discover ways to make the most of reading aloud with children! Take advantage of natural learning times to get your child ready for school success …
Continue ReadingClassroom Christmas Tree: Make Edible Garland
If you are planning on decorating your classroom with a Christmas tree you may want to consider having your students become a part of it. They can …
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