Discover the beauty of autumn with a free poetry lesson designed for multiple age groups! Adapted from an outdoor education trip, this activity includes a scavenger hunt, poetry frames, and creative inspiration for embracing the season. Perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, or family fun. Autumn with Children I recently enjoyed the…
Work-Life Balance
Do you ever feel like your work life is spinning out of control? I know how I feel when my work-life balance is out of whack, stressed, and uncreative. I have trouble solving problems because they are overwhelming, and I feel tired all the time, but cannot sleep. Sometimes, a…
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Emotional Preferences for Learning
How do I like to study? Sometimes we forget that the internal emotional factors of motivation, responsibility, persistence, and structure play an important part in the learning process. When we understand our learning style preferences, we can find ways to take full advantage of our strengths and overcome our weaknesses. …
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Environmental Preferences for Learning
Where Do You Like to Study? When I attended high school, students all sat in straight-back chairs with attached wooden desks under fluorescent lights. Some students prefer a structured environment for learning, but not me! Once I returned home, I threw my books on the floor of my room, propped…
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Determining How I Learn Best: An Overview of Learning Styles
With Covid-19, we are all doing a lot more teaching and learning at home. Parents divide their time between working and helping their children with school. Knowing your child’s preferences for learning can make the task at hand a little easier. Learning Style Preferences Explained: Twenty-five years ago, I attended…
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Teach with Learning Styles in Mind
This post contains affiliate links. Targeting Learning Styles in your presentation and learning activities can make a huge difference to your students. They will learn faster, understand better, and be less frustrated. This may even help solve some behavioral issues. Proponents of Learning Style Theory say you should see improvements…
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