January 16, 2020 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting, Educational, Homeschooling, Special Needs, Autism / 0 comments
The idea behind scaffolding is that with appropriate adult help, children can often perform tasks that they are incapable of completing on their own. With this in mind, scaffolding–where the adult continually adjusts the level of his or her help in response to the child’s level of performance–is an effective form of teaching.
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Germ Experiments for Kids
March 23, 2020 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting, Educational, Homeschooling, Science / 0 comments
Teach children about germs with science experiments and art projects. After students learn about viruses and germs they can learn about proper handwashing!
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Dysgraphia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Accommodations
February 3, 2020 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting, Educational, Special Needs / 1 comment
Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects fine motor and handwriting skills. Dysgraphia activities, accomodations, and strategies that help.
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The Importance of Using Scaffolding Learning Strategies
January 16, 2020 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting, Educational, Homeschooling, Special Needs, Autism / 0 comments
The idea behind scaffolding is that with appropriate adult help, children can often perform tasks that they are incapable of completing on their own. With this in mind, scaffolding–where the adult continually adjusts the level of his or her help in response to the child’s level of performance–is an effective form of teaching.
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Books for Reluctant Readers
December 30, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Educational, Homeschooling, Reading, Books / 0 comments
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Forest Lessons: Learning from Nature Activities
September 25, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Educational, Homeschooling / 1 comment
Nature Activities Inspire Learning!”We have such a brief opportunity to pass on…
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More Than 15 Super Fun Picture Book Activities and Lesson Plans
September 14, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Crafts, Educational, Homeschooling, Reading, Books / 15 comments
Books Come Alive for Children With Picture Book Extension Activities“There is more…
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Literature Lesson Plans for Intermediate Readers
September 7, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Educational, Homeschooling, Reading, Books / 0 comments
Intermediate Readers Learning from Literature“One glance at a book and you hear…
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Literature Lesson Plans and Resources for Young Reader Chapter Books
September 5, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Educational, Homeschooling, Reading, Books / 0 comments
Bring Books to Life!“I have a passion for teaching kids to become…
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Board Games That Encourage Early Language & Literacy Development in Young Children
August 5, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting, Gift Guide, Educational, Homeschooling / 2 comments
Learning Through PlayEncouraging early language and literacy in young children can set…
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Helping Children Develop a Growth Mindset
August 4, 2019 / by Shelah Moss / Parenting, Educational, Growth Mindset / 0 comments
Raising Kids”When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t…
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