Charlotte Mason is known for many things, one of which is her classification of certain texts and tales as “living books.” These are books that extend beyond the page, profoundly altering the reader’s thoughts, feelings, and views. It’s a noble goal for literature. So, where and how can you find the best living books for your...
Improving your writing skills requires mastering proper grammar, whether you are an experienced writer or an amateur. However, even the best writers can make mistakes and overlook common grammatical errors, such as confusing homophones or misplaced modifiers. These errors can damage your credibility and negatively impact the clarity of your message. To assist you in avoiding...
Kazakhs are famous for their right-of-passage eagle hunting. The son must climb dangerous cliffs in search of a juvenile eagle he can train to hunt one day. Boys as young as seven must scale treacherous ledges in various weather, risking death to achieve their heroic status as tribe members. This sink-or-swim mentality is prevalent among many...
Expressing gratitude is good for everyone. In fact, Teacher's Cards have become a bit of a trend. Gratitude begins with noticing what you have to be thankful for — if you have a school-age learner, chances are there is an adult in their life worth noticing. You can improve your own well-being by sharing your gratitude...
Statistics show that adults in the U.S. are reading fewer books each year. Setting a goal to read more can be both enjoyable and beneficial. However, when a friend posts their roundup of the 50 books they read last year, and you only read 5, you might feel jealous or ashamed. If you want to read more, or...
Parenting is challenging no matter what, but it's even harder when you don't know some simple hacks to make the little things go smoother. So a toddler mom took to a popular online parenting forum to ask other parents to share their favorite parenting hacks they wish they had known years earlier. 1. How to Catch Kids...
Inquiry-based learning builds on this fundamental drive to discover, improve, understand, and create a better world in the face of uncertainty. Inquiry-based strategies provide teachers with powerful tools to facilitate interactive learning and collaborative problem-solving. Teachers can use inquiry-based instruction to guide students through a deeper understanding of core concepts and challenge them to think critically...
English teachers work tirelessly to inspire our young people and shape the future of the world through them. At times this load can get heavy, and you may need some inspiration of your own, so I have compiled a list of some of the best quotes for English teachers to get you through your day. After...
When you walk into a classroom that is rooted in a STEM-based approach, you’ll see students working in groups, pairs, or researching something on their own for their group project. The teacher is then walking around and facilitating questions to the students to help them explore their thinking and learning. It is much different than the...
I always like to say there are guides, but no manuals when it comes to raising your children. There are things like parenting books, workshops, and advice (solicited or unsolicited) from loved ones. There aren’t hard and fast rules though, and even these guides can’t predict your child and what their needs are. With that being...
