Resources for Jewish (Home) Educators
Resources for Jewish (Home) Educators
I sought decodable readers to practice the “short a” sound. What kind of free resources are there? One resource is the library. Our library has a collection of phonics boxes. I noticed that many had characters popular in secular culture.…
A 0-100 chart (or 1-100 chart) isn’t just for counting. It can be used for a surprising range of math. There are lots of activities you can do with a 100 chart – and many people offering 100-chart printables. If…
Conversations I had led me to a dive into the ‘gifted child’ literature. Are there ways to raise a child’s IQ? Conversely, are there things parents should avoid because they lower their children’s IQ? I learned some surprising things. Before…
People, even small ones, form their own ideas about things based on language, things they observe, etc. While some of these ideas can provide good anchors for new information, others can hinder learning. Study after study has found that materials…
Fine motor skills are important for everyday life and academic success. But they are also in decline.1 The post describes why it is crucial that you provide your child with activities that improve fine motor skills and what kind of…
Research has shown that reading to your child is super important for his/her development. But it’s not just hearing the words (like in an audiobook); it’s the interaction time, being held and talking with a loving caregiver, that’s crucial.1 As…