Homeschooling Education Articles for Teachers - Page 6

The air has the tang of moist earth, the weather is warm, and everywhere you look there is new life. Spring has sprung. It is a time of relief after the cold, hard winter. This winter was marked by excessive snow and cold temperatures, even in some southern locales. After being pent up inside, or...

It is not an exaggeration to say that the gods on Mount Olympus have toyed with mere mortals frequently. Epic stories have been written about the exploits and whims of the Immortals. The updated version of the 1981 movie “Clash of the Titans” has more technical advancements, but the essence of th...

There are many ways to introduce the concept of Pi to the students in your classroom. In some cases you might want to take a non-traditional route and tell them about the history of Pi, or make up your own creative story like the one that follows. The ring of the bell above the bakery door resou...

As the word spread through the village that Hans Christian Andersen was on the way, children scrambled out of their homes, and abandoned their games. Everyone came out to meet the famed storyteller. A throng of excited people gathered around the gangly man with an angular face and protruding nose...

The crisp air of an early, frosty morning is disturbed by the sound of the crunching boots, or the swishing sounds of a skier. The white snow is pristine, and most of nature is asleep under its blanket. Barren trees are decorated with icicles dangling from their otherwise empty branches.  A low r...

The Winter Olympic Games  are in full swing. The opening day ceremony was February 12th. The city of Vancouver is the host for the events that feature cold weather sports, like skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, and figure skating.  Watching the games, or even just the opening and closing cerem...

Most New Years last for one day. The Chinese New Year is celebrated for 15 days. The celebrations started Feb. 14th. It is one of the most important celebrations in the Chinese calendar.  It has rich traditions, great celebratory activities and wonderful food to enjoy. Each Chinese New Year is m...

Shared reading can be an enjoyable family experience. It provides a setting for slowing down and savoring life. For a long time, it was considered a lost art, but shared reading has seen a revival over the last several years. Lately, studies have shown that reading aloud to children fosters a lif...

Earthquakes have been shaking all over the world. Seismic activity can cause total devastation. Since earthquakes have recently been in the news, it is a good time to investigate various aspects of tremors. Seismic Activities A good way to begin is to review the basics. Earthquakes are caused b...

Ecosystems are interconnected communities. All living things, including plants and animals, depend upon one another for survival. Science has proven that if one part of the ecosystem is missing or damaged, it can have far reaching ramifications. Ecosystems represent the simplistic, yet beautiful,...

From sea to shining sea, and over fruited plains aren’t just words in a patriotic song, they are also descriptions of some of the varied and beautiful landforms that we find on Earth. Our blue and green planet is blessed with an array of topography.  By studying about landforms, children can lear...

The Inca Civilization was located throughout the Andes Mountains from the Equator down to the tip of Chile. It was one of the most influential ancient civilizations in the Americas, and is worth a thorough study. While the Inca Civilization was prominent, it eventually suffered the same fate as t...

The weather may or may not be frightful outside your window, but there is no better time than winter to discuss snow. The topic has so many areas to pursue from poetry to scientific study. Whether you are a classroom or homeschool teacher you can find an engaging and motivating topic for your stu...

The first of January has the distinction of being the first in line. It offers brand new possibilities. The day is also the beginning of a new calendar year.  Crisp day planners or wall calendars are ready to be filled with upcoming activities.  However, the new year not only brings with it the p...

'Tis the season for count downs. December is month filled with numbers. And the numbers are generally connected to lots of excitement. Students can count the number of days until they get presents, add up their lists, check them twice, and measure the size of gaily wrapped gifts in order to guess...