Thrift Schooling

  There is a point in learning when it just seems to click. I am at that point with my youngest which thrills my heart as a home educator. As the youngest of five, I have always included him in the lessons but this is the one year where he is eager to have work of his own that (in his mind) matches the level of his older siblings.  Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 1  part of Timberdoodle's First Grade Kit  mimics a book that his older brother is currently working through. They each have their own book geared toward their own levels. In the front of the book, you find a scoring rubric, based on the six traits writing model to assess your student's writing. This is the perfect model for parents hesitant about grading or scoring their student's writing material, even in other subjects. This works as an excellent framework, or foundation, in a child's writing. The six traits include: 1. Ideas 2. Organization 3. Word Choice 4. Sentence Fluency 5. Voice 6. Conventions ...

Is writing a chore in your homeschool? Every age and every stage certainly has its struggles so why not add in writing in a quick, simple, and non-evasive way. In only a few minutes a day, I have been using the  Daily 6-Trait Writing Grade 2  as part of our routine. This workbook is part of Timberdoodle's Second Grade Kit . What I love about this workbook is that it is all-in-one. Within one single book you have the worksheets needed for your child, the scope and sequence, weekly lesson plans, four worksheets per week, writing prompts, assessments, and answer keys. Everything is included to teach your second grader how to write—all in a fun way.  It's all there. You do not need to be a writer to effectively teach your child. This resource is simply open-and-go. Even if you are a writer, teaching a child to write is a completely different ballgame—especially when dealing with certain learning challenges. This book presents age-appropriate writing activities, sequentially, ...

It's   February! Can you believe it? My kids are getting ready for their annual Valentine's Day party. It's a big deal. Even my TEENS are into it. It's tradition with extravagant gumball machine and basketball hoop boxes complete with prizes for the winners. Homeschoolers from surrounding counties travel in for the fun. It's been hosted at skating rinks, bowling alleys, and even an arcade. The kids love it. But what about school? While helping the little ones prepare their Valentine's and boxes  NO PREP  is essential. In My Teaching Library's  Valentine Math Review packet is everything you’ll need for Math review for SECOND and THIRD GRADES—an entire month's worth! This Valentine’s Day themed resource is jam packed with a  variety of activities  to get your students  practicing  and  reinforcing  important  Math skills :                  Looking for activities for different ages? Check o...