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ESL Games for the Classroom

November 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

ESL Games for the Classroom by Michael Digiacomo is a great resource for interactive English classroom activities. This compact resource includes more than one hundred activities that don't require much prep work. The color-coded book makes it easy to reference exactly the games you need based on the skills you are teaching. These activities … [Read more...] about ESL Games for the Classroom

Encouraging Hearts & Home, November 15, 2018

November 15, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Welcome to Encouraging Hearts & Home! The Encouraging Hearts & Home Bloggers Join your Encouraging Hearts & Home Co-Hosts each week for encouragement and support for your heart & your home. We hope to provide a space that builds each other up and lends a helping hand along the way. With all the negativity in the world, … [Read more...] about Encouraging Hearts & Home, November 15, 2018

Encouraging Hearts & Home, November 8, 2018

November 8, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Being Thankful Activity Pack

November 8, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

An Attitude of Gratitude The Thanksgiving season is the perfect time for teaching kids the virtue of being thankful. Having a thankful heart can be expressed through actions, words, or thoughts. Sharing our gratitude with others not only brightens their day, but also helps instill in us at attitude of gratitude. Kids are never too young to learn … [Read more...] about Being Thankful Activity Pack

The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook

November 6, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Making Diabetes Easier to Manage This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Balanced Meals and Healthy Living by Laurie Block is a wonderful resource for making diabetes easier to manage. As a recently diagnosed diabetic, it has been a challenge for me to find good recipes for … [Read more...] about The Type 1 Diabetes Cookbook

Encouraging Hearts & Home, November 1, 2018

October 31, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

Kids Helping in the Kitchen

October 30, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Ask any homeschool mom what her biggest challenge is, and chances are she’ll say, “Getting everything done each day.” With so many responsibilities pulling us in all directions, our to-do lists include both schoolwork and housework. Finding that balance and getting a good meal on the table can be a daunting task. Doling out some of the workload not … [Read more...] about Kids Helping in the Kitchen

Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 25, 2018

October 25, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

Homeschooling is Freedom to Learn

October 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Customizing Homeschool to Meet the Needs of Our Students How to Nurture the Freedom to Learn As home educators, we have the freedom and flexibility to customize our homeschools to our students' individual needs. This is probably the biggest perk of homeschooling. Our primary goal as our children’s teachers should be to nurture their joy of … [Read more...] about Homeschooling is Freedom to Learn

Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 18, 2018

October 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The Best Activity-Based Gifts for Toddlers

October 17, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Holiday Gift Guide for Toddlers Top 10 Activity-Based Ideas The holidays are fast approaching! During this busy time of year, it helps to plan ahead for gifts so you can avoid the last minute stress of looking for 'just the right thing'. If you have a toddler in your life, you will want some unique and meaningful holiday gifts that will last long … [Read more...] about The Best Activity-Based Gifts for Toddlers

Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 11, 2018

October 11, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

The Ultimate List of Free & Low Cost Field Trips

October 9, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

Field Trips for Learning Field trips are an important aspect of education as kids get to see, hear, and do as you explore your community. Oral histories and hands-on experiences lead to discovery learning, and this kind of learning really sticks. Kids recall things they’ve heard from the people who experienced them much more than from simply … [Read more...] about The Ultimate List of Free & Low Cost Field Trips

Encouraging Hearts & Home, October 4, 2018

October 4, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Little Book of Thanks

October 2, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

Precious Moments of Thanks This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Even toddlers and preschoolers can begin to learn about the season of thanks. There are so many things to be thankful for in this world, and the Precious Moments Little Book of Thanks shows teaches children how to appreciate things like colors, sounds, … [Read more...] about Little Book of Thanks

Fall Activities for Early Learners

October 2, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

Fall Activities For Young Learners This blog uses referral links. Please read my disclosure policy. Fall temperatures may not be in the air yet (at least where we live)--but it won't be long before we'll be seeing some changing leaves on the trees. Is it fall yet where you live? We sure are looking forward to getting knee deep in fall fun! Take … [Read more...] about Fall Activities for Early Learners

Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 27, 2018

September 27, 2018 by Anne Campbell Leave a Comment

10 Ways to Encourage Independent Reading

September 24, 2018 by Anne Campbell 5 Comments

Whether you have a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic beginning reader, encouraging a love of independent reading will set them up for success. There are some easy things to get kids excited about reading. Check out our list of favorite tips! How to encourage independent reading 1. Read aloud to your children every day, even when they are … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Encourage Independent Reading

Encouraging Hearts & Home, September 19, 2018

September 19, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

What to Read Wednesday: The Best Tree Books for Kids

September 19, 2018 by Anne Campbell 2 Comments

The Best Tree Books for Kids This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. With fall in the air, it won't be long until we start seeing changes in the trees all around us. These changes are a prime time to teach kids about trees and their life cycles through the year. The cooler weather also lends to ideal conditions for … [Read more...] about What to Read Wednesday: The Best Tree Books for Kids