What Is A Calming Corner And How To Create One For My Kids.
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

What Is A Calming Corner And How To Create One For My Kids.

Creating a calming corner for your kids is a great way to promote emotional well-being and teach important skills like self-regulation and mindfulness. It's a safe and peaceful space that your child can go to when they need a break or when they need to calm down. I hope these tips help you create a calming corner in your own home. Remember, it's all about creating a space that feels safe, nurturing, and peaceful for your child to grow and learn in.

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¿Cómo Enseñar Matemáticas con Mindfulness?
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

¿Cómo Enseñar Matemáticas con Mindfulness?

Hoy quiero hablarles sobre cómo enseñar matemáticas con mindfulness a través de un divertido proyecto de manualidades: ¡Vamos a crear un reloj analógico con un plato de papel, para registrar nuestro nivel de energía!

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How Can You Integrate STEM Into Your Homeschooling? Check Out These 3 Projects You Can Do At Home.
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

How Can You Integrate STEM Into Your Homeschooling? Check Out These 3 Projects You Can Do At Home.

Incorporating STEM into your homeschool education can be an excellent way to make learning more engaging, fun, and relevant for your child. By understanding STEM education, choosing STEM curricula or projects, and incorporating STEM into everyday activities, you can inspire your child to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

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What’s STEM and 10 Benefits You Didn’t Know About.
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

What’s STEM and 10 Benefits You Didn’t Know About.

STEM education is a powerful approach to learning that has numerous benefits for students and society. As a teacher, I encourage parents and educators to consider the value of STEM education and incorporate it into their teaching practices.

STEM is a medium through which we can help prepare our students for a bright future in the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation but more importantly we can give them alternatives for developing their authentic contribution to the world around them. Which will ultimately nourish their relationship to self and others.

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5 Homeschooling Disadvantages and How to Avoid Them
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

5 Homeschooling Disadvantages and How to Avoid Them

While homeschooling offers many advantages, there are also potential disadvantages that parents can easily make if they are not aware. By taking steps to address these common issues, parents can ensure that their children receive a high-quality education and have a positive homeschooling experience. In most cases, homeschooling will be enjoyable for children when it is also enjoyable for parents. I encourage parents to carefully consider these potential challenges when laying down the structure of their homeschooling life.

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15 Must Know Facts About Homeschooling
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

15 Must Know Facts About Homeschooling

Both homeschooling and traditional schooling have their advantages and disadvantages. Homeschooling offers more flexibility, the ability to focus on interests, and cost-effectiveness, improved self esteem, while traditional schooling offers a standardized curriculum, and access to a wider variety of resources and facilities.

I encourage parents to carefully consider these 15 must-know facts, as well as the needs and the ages of their children before making a decision about which educational option is best for their child and ultimately for the whole family.

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5 Minute-Activities To Help Your Child Calm Down
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

5 Minute-Activities To Help Your Child Calm Down

Helping your child calm down and relax is an essential part of their overall well-being. By implementing these five 5-minute activities, at the start of every homeschooling session, you can give your child the tools to manage their emotions and feel more grounded.

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10 Benefits of Homeschooling
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

10 Benefits of Homeschooling

Homeschooling has many benefits, including personalized learning, flexibility, one-on-one attention, safety, family bonding, curriculum freedom, efficient use of time, independence, socialization opportunities, and lower cost. While homeschooling requires commitment and dedication, it can be a rewarding experience for both parents and children.

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 What is Project Based Learning and 10 Benefits You Didn't Know About.
Juliana Duque Juliana Duque

What is Project Based Learning and 10 Benefits You Didn't Know About.

As a teacher, I am constantly searching for the best ways to engage my students and make learning more meaningful. Project-based education is one approach that I have found to be incredibly effective. In this blog post, I will explain what project-based education is and highlight 10 benefits that you may not have considered before.

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What is the Difference Between Waldorf and Montessori?
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

What is the Difference Between Waldorf and Montessori?

Understanding the differences between Waldorf and Montessori can help us as educators and parents to enhance our approach. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and it's essential to consider what is best for your child's learning style and development

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Mindfulness Classes
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

Mindfulness Classes

Are you including theatre games, yoga, applying conscious parenting, music lessons, practicing conscious communication and including enough daily exercise with your children ?

The process of homeschooling or learning at home can lead to parents over-worrying, over-spending, over questioning themsleves.

After teaching theatre, mindfulness, and healthy movement to children for years, I put together a top-notch program that requires only 15 min from your morning, but in return, it provides countless benefits.

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Kindergarten Holistic Homeschool
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

Kindergarten Holistic Homeschool

Hello Kindergarten Mamas and Papas!

A lot of our families start Homeschooling in Kindergarten, and at this point they hardly know how/where to start. We created this video for all the brave Homeschooling parents we haven't had the chance to meet. Today we dive into 7 tips to Homeschool your Kindergartener Holistically!

I am talking, TOP quality education, made easy for you and fun for your children -that’s what we do here at HomeschoolToGo :)-

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How to Homeschool Bilingually
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

How to Homeschool Bilingually

Homeschooling Bilingually is an art! Here is my holistic and immersive approach! (scroll to the end for some bilingual homeschooling freebies)

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Field Trip Ideas for Holistic Homeschoolers
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

Field Trip Ideas for Holistic Homeschoolers

I am not saying you should put your children in danger or leave them unprotected, but perhaps the conversation you will have with them before leaving the house, where you explain to them that there are mushrooms that could be dangerous and even lethal, while there are others you may pick to make a nutritious meal, is a valuable lesson for them. Understanding the duality in our world and instilling both respect and care for nature are important pieces in the formation of conscious leaders.

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The Importance of Routine in Homeschooling
Ms. Houlie Ms. Houlie

The Importance of Routine in Homeschooling

Everyone has different schedules and things to do throughout the day; setting up a routine is key since it creates habits and promotes structure to optimize efficiency. Similarly for children, this structure promotes security, an element that is paramount in their development.

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The Garden Classroom
Ms. Gillingwater Ms. Gillingwater

The Garden Classroom

Taking care of a garden is a valuable and exciting experience that people all around the world are passionate about. Although challenging at times, it is ultimately very rewarding.

For children, the education that comes from gardening is unmatchable; not only are there countless academic outcomes to be achieved, but it will instill a deeper connection to and understanding of our natural environment.

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