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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Sep 30, 2020
    • 1 min

    Reviewing Games and Ideas

    Whether you need your child to review sight words, numbers, letters, states, capitals, vocabulary or whatever it may be, these activities...
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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Apr 13
    • 1 min

    Kids need to practice public speaking

    “Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is a very common phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the population”...
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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Mar 16
    • 5 min

    Cathy Duffy Build-A-Project Review

    When I first reached out to Ms. Duffy, I'm not going to lie, at first glance of my projects she said she couldn't review them. She...
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    Our Learners NEED to Make Mistakes
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Jan 19
    • 1 min

    Our Learners NEED to Make Mistakes

    Part of building growth mindset is helping our kids understand that we NEED to make mistakes in order to become better. We can’t expect...
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    Benefits of Journal Writing
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Jan 13
    • 1 min

    Benefits of Journal Writing

    Students can write about anything, anytime. It can be an outlet for them, a conversation between you and them, a chance to process...
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    All About Project-Based Learning
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Dec 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    All About Project-Based Learning

    I was recently interviewed on the Homeschool Sanity Show with Dr. Melanie Wilson. After listening to this podcast: you will know much...
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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Sep 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    How to start planning for school year

    Planning curriculum for the year could be an overwhelming and daunting task. From choosing the right curriculum to figuring out what your...
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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Aug 19, 2021
    • 5 min

    Modeling Behaviors to Teach Healthy Habits

    By Maria Cannon Your Kids Are Watching: Modeling Behaviors to Teach Healthy Habits It's easy to feel like your kids aren't listening...
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    Greater Than, Less Than Lesson
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Aug 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Greater Than, Less Than Lesson

    A craft and math all in one! To teach my daughter greater than, less than we made an alligators mouth with two popsicle sticks, googly...
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    📖 TIPS TO TEACH READING📖
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Aug 11, 2021
    • 2 min

    📖 TIPS TO TEACH READING📖

    When I first taught Kindergarten I suddenly realized I had to teach these youngsters how to read! That felt like a huge responsibility....
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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Jun 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Choices

    How often should we give choices to our students? Choices can be a powerful tool in keeping our children motivated and help them feel...
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    Affordable Back-to-School Shopping Resources for Parents
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Jun 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Affordable Back-to-School Shopping Resources for Parents

    By Daniel Sherwin Photo via Pexels Summer is upon us, but soon enough, it will be time to help your children get ready to go back to...
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    3D Marshmallow Structures
    Nancy Mikhail
    • May 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    3D Marshmallow Structures

    This week we are learning about 3D shapes and my kids enjoyed making structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows (and eating the...
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    Nancy Mikhail
    • Apr 30, 2021
    • 2 min

    ORGANIZING CURRICULUM FOR THE YEAR

    Planning curriculum for the year could be an overwhelming and daunting task. From choosing the right curriculum to figuring out what your...
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    Elephant Toothpaste
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Apr 12, 2021
    • 1 min

    Elephant Toothpaste

    This was so fun and easy. Here’s what you need: -1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide -a few drops of dish washing soap -food coloring -a packet...
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    Engaging Your Students!
    Nancy Mikhail
    • Mar 17, 2021
    • 1 min