How do you get a kid who won’t sit still for five minutes to sit down and learn reading, writing, math, science, and social studies? YOU DON’T. Teaching your young elementary kids can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for smooth and easy days. Learn Through Play Relax, and have fun. When kids are young, … Continue reading Teaching Younger Elementary Students
All children take in information. It is how we grow in thought and ability. The manner in which each child RETAINS information, though, may be unique. Here, we discuss three basic learning styles that may help you connect with your children and help them experience a more gratifying education. Auditory Learner An auditory learner retains … Continue reading Learning Styles
Registration is closed! Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, invites you to an exciting educational experience of learning and exploring for homeschooling families across the state! Come join us for this amazing free opportunity! When Friday, September 15, 2023, from 9:30 am to Close. Cost Admission is free. Tours are available at no … Continue reading Crystal Bridges Homeschool Day
UPDATE 11/2023 In May 2023, Oklahoma State Legislators passed the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act (HB 1934). Eligible taxpayers can claim it on their 2024 tax return. From the Oklahoma Tax Commission website, “Beginning in tax year 2024, a refundable income tax credit is allowed for certain Oklahoma taxpayers who pay qualified expenses on … Continue reading Our Response to the Parental Choice Tax Credit (HB1934 -UPDATED)
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for May, focusing on old yet beautiful words, sounds, and places. European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some spring birds are included. Back to Simple Beauty Page
Poetry is a simple thing to enjoy. Pick a poet. Read a poem for the enjoyment of it. Listen to the rhythm of the words. Hear the music in them. We’ve picked a few poems by William Wordsworth to share with you this month. Poems The Green Linnet I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud A Poet! He … Continue reading William Wordsworth
Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided you links to different versions to enjoy, as well as a link to download the sheet music for the hymn. Some of this … Continue reading How Great Thou Art
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Gustav Mahler. Pieces by Composer: Symphony 1 in D Major “Titan” Symphony … Continue reading Gustav Mahler
Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure. We’ve chosen some works by Vincent Van Gogh for … Continue reading Vincent Van Gogh
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for April, focusing on old yet beautiful words, sounds, and places. European artists and composers, English poets, a classic hymn, and some spring flowers are included. Back to Simple Beauty Page
