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My son is an information vacuum. You give him a book and a couple of days later, he can tell you exactly what he learned from it. Because of this, I have had to find alternative learning resources for him to use to keep his mind active and his learning experience exciting. I have found several awesome online resources for buying quality educational material for my son to use. The knowledge that little boy has in his head is well beyond his grade level. To find out what I have been doing to help my son achieve goals beyond his age, visit my website.

Tips For A Beginner Homeschooling Parent

Posted on 3 May 2018

Homeschooling children is a great way for parents to handle their educational needs while enjoying quality time during the process. If homeschooling your children is something that you have decided to venture into, it is a good idea to properly prepare your home. For instance, if you have an extra room in your house, you can turn it into an office for keeping school work. A large room can also be used as a designated space for teaching your children the topics that they need to learn about. [Read More]

How Math And Drawing Tie Together To Teach Important Problem-Solving Skills

Posted on 10 February 2018

Artists supposedly are right-brain people, while mathematicians are supposedly left-brain people. Yet both types of people are somehow surreptitiously ignorant of the fact that math and drawing are tied together. There are several skills involved when someone teaches math and drawing that are related. Teaching math and drawing as they relate to each other reveals how one gains important problem-solving skills, such as the following. Visual-Spatial Skills People use visual-spatial skills all the time. [Read More]

3 Important Tips For Stopping Bullies

Posted on 31 March 2016

When you are being bullied, it is undoubtedly scary, intimidating and lonely. However, it is important to remember that while you may feel alone, you are not. Unfortunately, recent statistics list that about almost three out of every ten students in grades six through twelve have been bullied. Therefore, it is important to understand the following advice when you, or someone you care for, are being bullied. #1-Give No Response [Read More]

Tips For Making Letter Lessons Fun For Your Preschooler

Posted on 12 June 2015

One of the core skills that most children will learn in a preschool program (like Family Ties Child Center) is fundamental letter recognition. Starting with visual identification and moving to physical letter formation, kids will learn the role of letters in language. One of the best ways to help kids grasp both letter formation and application is by providing lessons that engage the senses. Here are some tips for creating hands-on letter lessons at home to support your child's preschool learning. [Read More]