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Learning with Legos: 8 Ways Lego Play Boosts Literacy

February 18, 2019

Learning with Legos: 8 Ways Lego Play Boosts Literacy “Play is the highest form of research.” ~ Albert Einstein The word Lego® conjures up

Getting Back on Track: Instilling Good Work Habits

April 24, 2018

By Kyndra Steinmann It’s been a hectic spring around here. I’m exhausted just remembering–and it wreaked havoc with our homeschool schedule and our work habits! March started

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Teach Public Speaking: One Essential Skill

January 18, 2017

by Kyndra Steinmann When I was a girl, the homeschool group in Williamsburg/James City County and Charles City Counties in Virginia decided that it

Learning to Lose: 3 Steps to Making Family Game Nights Meaningful

3 Steps to Making Game Nights Meaningful: Learning to Lose

January 11, 2017

by Lynna Sutherland Most homeschool moms love the idea of playing board games. Family game nights are a great idea for family time and

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Teaching Art to Young Children

December 7, 2016

by Sharon Jeffus When we think of art for preschool and early elementary, we need to think of fun and adventure.Children this age have

What Should My Child Know?

January 16, 2016

Q. Where can I find information about what my child should be learning at his grade level? I’m concerned that he might not be

Test Level and Grade Level

February 15, 2015

Q. Our son is working below grade level on some subjects, though he tested fine on the end-of-year, grade-level test. After I submitted his

Immunizations and Homeschoolers

February 7, 2015

Q. If I send in a Notice of Intent, does that mean I must comply with the immunization requirements? A. The law requires all

How to Evaluate a Child

November 15, 2014

Q. For an evaluation, it says the child must show progress. Since my special needs child is behind in several subjects, will that affect

CAT-5 Test Change

November 1, 2014

Q. I understand the CAT-5 survey test is being phased out. Is there another test that covers only what the law requires? A. The

IEP and Notice of Intent

August 3, 2014

Q. Since my child had an IEP, is there anything extra I need to do when I file my Notice of Intent? A. Even

Special-Needs Resources

October 28, 2012

Q. I have a child who is struggling to learn. I may need to have him tested, but I don’t know where to begin.

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