If you’re like me, I’m not all that confident with my math skills. I sat next to Danny and reviewed his online Math activity and I was nervous he would ask me the answers. Don’t worry there are plenty of online resources. I learned ANOVA from YouTube.
Here are some online math resources:
I love social studies. You can jump into any historical or political period and combine the lesson with reading, writing, art, science, sports, philosophy, cooking, music, etc. Encourage your child to share their thoughts and interests on the topic.
Here are some online resources:
The unfortunate thing about learning science at home is that we don’t have the cool science equipment readily at hand. Check out YouTube for cool science experiments that you can do at home.
As with all learning, try to make it fun. Keep track of the lessons learned on your child’s learning log. Check for understanding and talk to your child about what they have learned.
Here are some online resources:
I’ll add to this as I come across sites. If you have any you think I should add, let me know.
I like Khan Academy for a few reasons:
Click on this link to see the Khan Daily schedule.
Remember to keep your child on a regular schedule. Both you and your child should keep track of their progress. Students should keep a learning log where they write:
I think we are all born to be writers. We have ideas, feelings, dreams, and stories inside our heads. The trick is to get them on paper in an organized way that allows the reader to understand those thoughts.
You are probably stressed about a lot of things:
The list, I’m sure, goes on and on. So what can you do to manage your feelings, anxiety, and fear?
Talk with your child and have developmentally-appropriate conversations about what they’re thinking and feeling. Look for changes in your child’s behavior. If you are concerned about any changes or behaviors, contact your family doctor.
I’ll post some resources as I come across them.
Before you venture into the world of homeschooling/getting your child to read (or teaching them to read), you have to make learning fun.
How to make reading fun? Select reading materials that kids are interested in–comic books, books that are tied to a movie (gulp, “Frozen”), books on sports figures or movie stars, etc.
If I can’t go to the library or bookstore, where can I get books?
What about reading levels? How do I know which book to select for my child?
First, reading is reading. I read all of the Harry Potter books, and it fed my enjoyment for reading, and there was plenty to talk about–characters, conflict, themes, etc. Danny read all of the Babysitters’ Club books. Pick a book that interests your child. You will want to throw in a few books that challenge your child.
Reading levels: Click on this link to see a site that shows the following-
Reading Comprehension: How do I know my child understands what they are reading? Here’s a site with reading comprehension questions. I wouldn’t worry about printing out the sheets (look at the sidebar for more activities). Copy the activity down on paper or have your child read the reading passages and questions and write the answers on a sheet of paper.
How do I know my child is learning? Ask questions. Talk about the story. Can your child recall events? Does your child identify conflicts and themes? Can your child draw the story out?
If you are interested in reviewing the Wisconsin Department of Instruction ELA standards, click here.
Set aside time for your child to read–How much? Read here.
