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Family Words: A Complete List of Words
K8
Families are dynamic, and many people make a family unique. It’s no surprise there are a lot of family words that can be used to describe members. Here is a complete list that can be used to describe the different people who make a family unique. Family Words Defined A traditional family has a father, […]

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Contractions in English: How to Use Them
K8
Contractions are so common that most of us don’t even realize that we’re using them. Since we’re a culture that thrives on efficiency, when two people are speaking to each other, we expect them to use contractions to move the conversation forward. Remember the scene in Zootopia where the sloths are moving so slowly that […]

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11 min read
School Enrollment Requirements: Making an Easy Transition
K8
Enrolling a child into a new school can be a stressful process without proper planning. Whether you are enrolling your child into a public, charter, or private school, you will be required to submit official documentation. School enrollment requirements vary from state-to-state, district-to-district, and from public to private school. It is important to consult the […]

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Daily Homeschool Schedule: Preschool
K8
Introduction Developing a consistent routine for your preschooler at home will encourage the formation of smart habits and skills as they grow! Though it may seem unrealistic to hold your child to a schedule, creating a predictable plan for their day will reduce their stress, help them feel comfortable and secure, and improve their attention […]

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The Linking Verbs Is and Are: The Glue of Your Sentence
As we have already covered, verbs are an essential part of speech (obviously!). Verbs wear many hats (not literally, of course), they serve as our action words in sentences, but they also can be used to link words together. Not sure how verbs link together? Still, having trouble grasping what a verb is? This post […]

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Top Questions Parents Should and Shouldn’t Ask Private Schools
K8
Introduction Enrolling your child in a private school presents plenty of questions and concerns. Though schools do their best to provide ample information online, you should still feel comfortable talking to administrators to help decide whether a school is a good fit for your child. Interviews are convenient times to request details on topics you […]

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19 min read
Support a Middle School Student: 10 Tips That Actually Work
K8
Even after being an educator for over ten years, I would be lying if I said that middle schoolers didn’t scare me a little bit. As a passionate high school educator, I have the highest level of respect for middle school teachers and parents. Something about the newly developed hormones, mixed with all of their […]

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16 min read
Maximize Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences
K8
Fall is upon us, and so is the beginning of school. New school years welcome the excitement and fresh start that many students and parents need. New planners have been purchased as well as new clothes. And new agreements are made to encourage students to have a better year. After the first quarter, most schools […]

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