Multiplying By 11The easy way to multiply by eleven when they're learning their times tables!
Homemade Math Bingo GameI home schooled most of our children until their sophomore year of highschool. I preferred to spend most of my education budget on big ticket items, such as microscopes and year passes to various museums and for field trips. I had to be creative on our other curriculum.
Remembering the Order of the PlanetsThis is a great way to remember the planets to teach to your kids! My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nachos
Grammar Tip: "Than" vs "Then"My mother always taught me that speaking, and writing well was the sign of intelligence. It distresses me how many usually well-spoken people mix up the two simple words THAN and THEN when writing. I figured out a mnemonic I hope will help.
Homeschooler's Tip: Save Money on Workbook PagesInstead of making copies of workbook pages, which often infringes on copyright laws, use a page protector. Cut off the left border (with the holes) a little smaller than the page, and slip the sleeve over the page. Use dry-erase markers for mess-free work.
