We are helping our children master their math skills at the supper table. These strategies are so easy that you can get started tonight!

How Our Children Master Math Skills at the Supper Table

We are helping our children master their math skills at the supper table. These strategies are so easy that you can get started tonight! How do we do this? The short answer: supper conversations that encourage math thinking. It's really that simple! In this article we'll break down exactly what this looks like on a regular day in our home. And then you get to try it too! Family Time at the Supper Table Family time at the supper table is a very valuable time in our household. Not only does it allow us all to reconnect and get a good idea of...

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This collection of 30+ motivational quotes to inspire students, teachers, and parents was hand-picked to bring you the best!

Motivational Quotes to Inspire Students, Teachers, and Parents

This collection of 30+ motivational quotes to inspire students, teachers, and parents was hand-picked to bring you the best. Whether you are a teacher educating students in your classroom, a high school student looking for inspiration, a parent searching for a motivational quote for your mudroom wall, or a homeschool family wanting to display a quote in your home, you will find something to encourage the learners in your life. We have broken the following quotes into five broad categories: "It is a Gift to Learn," "Press On Even When it is Difficult," "Education Offers Opportunity," "Teachers and Parents are...

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Our children need home to be a retreat from the world around them. Discover how to help your kids feel safe and calm at home.

Authentic Ways to Help Your Kids Feel Safe and Calm at Home

“This right here: this is our safe space.  You are safe here and we always want you to feel that way.  This is where you can be honest and vulnerable.  You can ask questions and make mistakes.  We choose to treat one another with such love and respect, that home is always safe.” We were managing another growing pain: siblings learning to love one another. It was a tricky situation where it seemed that all were at fault and we needed to carefully speak to each child individually, hearing their angle and listening to their pain points and ultimately their needs. But our...

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The Ultimate List of Back-to-School Supplies by Team V Education. Materials and Resources for classroom, e-learning, and homeschooling.

The Ultimate List of Back-to-School Supplies for E-Learning and Homeschooling

As online learning (“e-learning”) continues and becomes more popular, many families may be looking for resources to make learning at home easier and more efficient.   We've provided the ultimate list of back-to-school supplies for e-learning and homeschooling. Whether your child(ren) is learning in the classroom, online, or at home, you'll find useful materials here. Related: Eclectic Kindergarten Curriculum that Supports Child-Led Learning Here at Team V Education, we have spent years as educators both in the classroom and at home, and have plenty of experience in regards to what works, and how to organize your learning environment for success. Together we have...

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Easy tips to help kids overcome a fear of learning, and develop confidence in themselves.

Help Kids Overcome Learning Struggles and Develop Confidence

"My child doesn't want to learn to read." "How do I help them overcome learning struggles?" Does this sound familiar? Should you worry? Not just yet, because each child’s needs and interests are so monumentally different, PLEASE give yourself the freedom to let go of past expectations and to instead engage in the magic of learning as a natural process. I bought into the teaching propaganda I learned early on that the expectations I put on my own kids was driven by fear. Headlines pop up all over Google and Pinterest when you search for early learning support: “Read Before Kindergarten”"What Your...

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How do you inspire your children to develop a spirit of giving, especially throughout the Christmas season? Use these great ideas to teach young ones to give of their time, talents, and even money.

How to Teach Children the Spirit of Giving

  A Spirit of Giving   The Christmas season is one that brings joy and excitement to many families around the world. It is a time to celebrate traditions, spend time with loved ones, and to give and receive gifts.   As a child, I remember clearly scouring the Sears Christmas Catalogue, dog-earing each and every page that contained a toy that I was even remotely interested in. I circled items without the slightest bit of hesitation. And I am sure that I circled many.   I knew that I would not receive each and every gift that I requested, but I did know that Christmas would...

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