Nancy MikhailSep 30, 20201 minReviewing Games and IdeasWhether you need your child to review sight words, numbers, letters, states, capitals, vocabulary or whatever it may be, these activities...
Nancy MikhailApr 131 minKids 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”...
Nancy MikhailMar 165 minCathy Duffy Build-A-Project ReviewWhen 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...
Nancy MikhailJan 191 minOur Learners NEED to Make MistakesPart of building growth mindset is helping our kids understand that we NEED to make mistakes in order to become better. We can’t expect...
Nancy MikhailJan 131 minBenefits of Journal WritingStudents can write about anything, anytime. It can be an outlet for them, a conversation between you and them, a chance to process...
Nancy MikhailDec 16, 20211 minAll 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...
Nancy MikhailSep 8, 20212 minHow to start planning for school yearPlanning curriculum for the year could be an overwhelming and daunting task. From choosing the right curriculum to figuring out what your...
Nancy MikhailAug 19, 20215 minModeling Behaviors to Teach Healthy HabitsBy Maria Cannon Your Kids Are Watching: Modeling Behaviors to Teach Healthy Habits It's easy to feel like your kids aren't listening...
Nancy MikhailAug 18, 20211 minGreater Than, Less Than LessonA craft and math all in one! To teach my daughter greater than, less than we made an alligators mouth with two popsicle sticks, googly...
Nancy MikhailAug 11, 20212 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....
Nancy MikhailJun 9, 20211 minChoicesHow often should we give choices to our students? Choices can be a powerful tool in keeping our children motivated and help them feel...
Nancy MikhailJun 8, 20212 minAffordable Back-to-School Shopping Resources for ParentsBy 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...
Nancy MikhailMay 21, 20211 min3D Marshmallow StructuresThis week we are learning about 3D shapes and my kids enjoyed making structures out of toothpicks and marshmallows (and eating the...
Nancy MikhailMay 1, 20212 minORGANIZING CURRICULUM FOR THE YEARPlanning curriculum for the year could be an overwhelming and daunting task. From choosing the right curriculum to figuring out what your...
Nancy MikhailApr 12, 20211 minElephant ToothpasteThis 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...
Nancy MikhailMar 17, 20211 minEngaging Your Students!“Engagement first will lead to motivation and then achievement”⠀ ⠀ I highly believe in this idea, which is why I created Build-A-Project....
Nancy MikhailMar 11, 20211 minAll About STEAMWhat is STEAM? ⠀ It stands for ⠀ Science⠀ Technology⠀ Engineering ⠀ Art⠀ Math⠀ ⠀ Why is STEAM so great? ⠀ It encourages hands-on...
Nancy MikhailMar 4, 20212 minCreating an Experience for Your StudentsMany times we want to engage our children and get them excited for learning. We try to think of ideas of teaching different topics, look...