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I know in school a lot of kids have trouble with taking notes. This is a skill they will need for all of school, college and even some jobs they will need to take notes. So, it is important to learn and master a skill like this. I was a very studious child in school and took many notes in my time there. Here are some things I did. Each class had its own section in a binder or even its own binder loose paper with notes were in here I used notebooks for notes as well with every class having there own If your teacher says "this will be on the test" or "you need to remember this" then it is best to write this down If there were any vocab words or bold/italicized words in the textbook I write those down and what they mean Any equations get written down along with 1-3 example problem for how to solve or use the equations Important people mentioned and what they did write those down If something is mentioned a lot it is worth writing down The main idea of each lesson shoul...

While I remain a staunch devotee of Story of the World , I observed a noticeable deficit in the realms of contemporary civics and regional geography—which is perfectly logical, given that a history text is rarely intended to serve as a comprehensive social studies compendium. Consequently, I embarked on a quest for a supplemental curriculum and discovered the  180 Days of Social Studies  series. Having found the kindergarten and first-grade iterations quite effective, I have extended our commitment into the second grade. My singular aesthetic critique remains unchanged: I fervently wish the interior was rendered in vibrant color to enhance my daughter’s visual engagement, though the quality of the content successfully offsets the monochromatic presentation. The structural elegance of this workbook is one of its most compelling attributes, offering exactly thirty-six weeks of lessons with a manageable "one page per day" commitment. Although our particular homeschooling schedul...

I have observed that incorporating a dedicated logic and reasoning course into our curriculum has been a remarkably effective strategy for enhancing my daughter’s problem-solving capabilities and cognitive agility. Building Thinking Skills (Level 1) serves as a robust framework for this, featuring ten comprehensive chapters that navigate through a variety of critical thinking concepts. The curriculum spans from basic shape recognition and classification to more intricate sequences and analogies. I find the dual-modality approach particularly sophisticated, as it segregates the concepts into both "figural" (visual-spatial) and "verbal" (linguistic-analytical) chapters. Furthermore, the inclusion of an answer key in the rear of the volume is a welcome administrative convenience, and the perforated pages are an absolute "mom-hack," allowing me to seamlessly transfer our weekly assignments into her binder. My primary critique of this resource is the monochrom...

I have maintained a dedicated critical thinking course in our homeschool repertoire, as I consider it a non-negotiable skill for any developing mind.  Critical and Creative 2  has remained a staple in our household primarily due to my daughter’s infectious enthusiasm for the material. This workbook is a vibrant tapestry of interactive tasks, including coloring, drawing, multiple-choice inquiries, and the occasionally treacherous word scrambles. Beyond the core analytical focus, the curriculum artfully weaves in fundamental math and literacy skills across six thematic domains: Animals, Places, Time to Eat, Human Body, My World, and Throughout the Year . Each sub-section is composed of a concise, three-page instructional arc, making it exceptionally approachable for younger scholars. The pedagogical content focuses on familiar territory—topics such as Groundhog Day, dental hygiene, and household architecture—which ensures the student feels confident in their baseline knowledge....

I have observed that few subjects in a primary curriculum are as satisfying as the development of a refined, elegant script, and  Italic Handwriting Book C  has proven to be an exceptional instrument for this purpose. We have consistently utilized the Getty-Dubay series for our handwriting instruction, primarily because the resulting penmanship is remarkably aesthetic and legible. As the nomenclature suggests, the style incorporates a slight slant, lending it a sophisticated, professional appearance. To maximize the utility of this resource, I have implemented a strategic "mom-hack": I utilize high-quality sheet protectors over the pages, allowing my daughter to engage in repetitive practice without depleting the physical workbook. This ensures a level of mastery that simply cannot be achieved by a single pass through the material. The pedagogical progression of the series is quite impressive. While Books A and B utilize specialized "kid-friendly" ruled paper, Book ...

Recently I got asked how to use a planner. So here is how I use mine. First off I do not have a homeschool planner instead I have my regular personal planner and my homeschool schedule that I make on Timberdoodle's online scheduler . I love love love my Personal Planner. You can literally customize everything in it! I choose the covers, the layout, all the extras in it, holidays, special dates, what date the planner starts on and so much more. I have used them for 8 years and just recently ordered my 9th planner from them. I write what chores I need to get done for the week and anything that we are doing that week. You can get different sizes of planners. There is a huge one that I would suggest for those that want to use it as a homeschool planner. I get a month overview in my planner and use that to put stickers for the main things of the month. This will include things like if I get sick, the girls having a sleepover, field trips, appointments, etc. I also use planner stickers....