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Gamification: It’s the Mess that Makes it Worth Doing
“Gamification” was a buzzword in education for a while, but — like many flashy trends in education — the enthusiasm of those trying to jump
Sample Book Club Assignment: Creating a Book Menu
I’ve been working to get more Self-Paced Book Clubs available from previous live offerings, and I just finished two of my all-time favorites: Reader, Come Home
“What’s Next?”: Build your skills and influence
Author: Dr. Sabrina Weiss The title of my spring class is borrowed from the catchphrase of President Jed Bartlet, a fictitious president featured in the landmark
Middle School Writing Foundations Series: Setting Up for Long-Term Academic Writing Success!
If you have a middle schooler who is new to academic writing or who would benefit from a foundational approach to breaking down specific elements
It’s time to fight for our country! Come learn how!
Last night, many of us watched the first Presidential debate of 2024, and if you are like me, you are anywhere from concerned to more
Choosing the Right Class
Finding the Right Format Find the class format that will work best for your family! We offer classes in three formats: Live: At least part
Reflection: 4 Questions to Ask for Optimum Learning
Reflection. What comes to mind when you hear this term? Maybe you have positive associations from your own mindfulness practice. Maybe it makes you groan
Leap Day Letter Writing Activity
I follow my high school on Facebook, and I recently saw a post they had inviting previous students who were in high school during last
Safe Space and Brave Space
Most of us have heard of the term “Safe Space.” It is common to see this term used to describe many social spaces, including clubs,
Opposite Day Writing Activity
January 25 is Opposite Day! One of the great things about homeschooling is that you can break up your usual routine to celebrate some of
Academic Honesty and AI Policies — for Students and Teachers
“May you live in interesting times” has long been repeated as a deceptively innocent-sounding curse. Whatever your feelings on the rapid advances and proliferation of
Guidelines for Ethical AI Use in Creating Teaching Materials
The following document represents work among educators in the secular homeschool community to create some common guidelines for our community in terms of content creation,