Educational Resources for Teachers and Homeschool Families
Author: My Teaching Library / CHSH-Teach, LLC
My Teaching Library is an award-winning site for teachers and homeschooling families! MTL provides quality, affordable resources for PreK-12th grade. All materials are downloadable thus instantly accessible upon purchase. In addition to purchase every resource individually, customers may purchase an ALL ACCESS membership making our resources even more affordable!
Every year, we celebrate Earth day during the month of April. To help teach students about why and how to care for our planet, here are some great resources from My Teaching Library…
Earth Day Activities for 2nd – 4th Grades – This Earth Day product includes a large number of activities for 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades for Language Arts and Science! It includes: – A COMPLETE Lapbooking unit – A VARIETY of Language arts activities including vocabulary work (Earth, recycle, reuse, reduce, conserve, resources, water, land, air, awareness, environment, clean, responsible, renewable, energy, natural) ; Mini-Books to create ; Reading comprehension ; Earth Day similes ; Poetry creation and more! – Science Activities such as materials categorizing and sorting – Answer Keys
Earth Day Word Search Puzzles – Why word puzzles? Studies have shown that word search and other word puzzles can help improve memory, focus, vocabulary, word recognition, pattern recognition, and overall mental acuity!
Earth Day Mazes | Puzzles for the Mind – Why mazes? A maze might just look like a fun way to pass time, but they’re actually a valuable learning tool for children. Here’s why: -For children, completing mazes is a great way to boost their problem solving skills. -Solving mazes also boosts their patience and persistence and teaches them about the rewards of work. -Mazes can also help improve a child’s cognitive thought processes. -Solving mazes are wonderful for improving hand-eye coordination. -Concentrating on a maze also helps with memory too
Recycling Survey | Math Activity – A fun Math graphing activity that encompasses recycling! Use it as an activity when you want students to practice using tally marks and graphing or use it as an Earth Day activity.
What are the best programs to use (answered in this article)
There are three different types of programs to choose from when homeschooling. They are:
Using prepared, boxed curriculum created for the masses
Using online, learning platforms
Using skill-based and/or unit/theme based printable, teaching materials
What the best program is for you all depends on what works best for you and your child. However, there are some huge considerations to think about.
I’ll now cover the pros and cons of each:
Using Prepared, boxed curriculum created for the masses:
To ‘standardize’ education, our school systems have long adopted boxed curriculum. These programs all are based on grade-level skills and concepts, but they also change as states adopt ever changing standards and methods of teaching.
Pros of prepared, boxed curriculum:
Day to Day lessons are all created and given for the entire year. (This doesn’t mean there is no prep.)
Parents purchase having a sense of relief to have an ‘open and go’ curriculum (especially when they don’t trust themselves fully yet in being able to provide what is needed.)
Cons of prepared, boxed curriculum:
Lessons are not designed to meet your child where they are. Nor do they take into account their learning styles and preferences (and how those preferences can change).
There is no room (time) given for teachable moments or extended learning when a student shows an interest to dive deeper into a specific topic or interest.
Almost always requires extensive prep, even though they are advertised as open and go. Typically, the older the child, the more teacher prep will be required.
They can be very expensive. Prepared, boxed curriculum can be extremely expensive and all too often parents end up throwing out a good portion of it.
Parents will need to keep records.
Students often get bored and frustrated easily
Parents feel defeated when their children aren’t performing as they think they should based on what is given.
I first began using prepared, boxed curriculum in public schools. It was what I was given and expected to use. Even though these ‘open and go’ programs were created to be step by step, they still required me to do a lot of prep work. Plus, I always needed to find supplements to fill in the gaps to help students not quite ready for the material or for those that already knew the material.
Using online platforms:
Online platforms have been around and growing in popularity for years but really took off during the corona virus pandemic. They too are based on grade-level skills and concepts just like prepared, boxed curriculum, but are typically designed to move students along as they demonstrate that a specific skills or concept has been learned.
Pros of online platform curriculum:
Typically, easy to use for both parents and students.
Most will have some type of record keeping (but not all).
There is little to no lesson planning required for parents.
Cons of online platform curriculum:
Time required to be online with little to no ‘live’ human interaction.
If there is ‘live’ human interaction, it is on the teacher’s timeline and not yours. One huge advantage of homeschooling is having real flexibility! You lose this if you must meet someone else’s schedule.
Parents may still need to keep records depending on the program.
Often, too many of these online programs simply have a quick video or lesson to read and then a few questions to answer. Because of the format, these questions are typically all multiple-choice questions. There is no ability to have students learn to express and write out their thoughts or to be creative.
Parents have very limited interaction with the child or the work .
Using skill-based and unit/theme based printable, teaching materials:
For transparency purposes, my company, My Teaching Library, fits into this category.
Pros of using skill-based and unit/theme based printable teaching materials.
Materials are selected to meet each unique learner where he or she is.
Day to day lessons are assigned as the parent decides. If more time is needed or a bunny trail or teachable moment happens, it isn’t an issue! Exciting things can happen as deeper learning and interests are explored.
Creative expression is valued and practiced often
Encourages parent-child interaction and is typically more relaxed and enjoyable.
Allows for extreme flexibility in lesson planning and daily schedules.
Can be the least expensive way to homeschool (if you are an All-Access member of My Teaching Library)
Cons of using skill-based and unit/theme based printable teaching materials.
After 30+ years of experience and year of interacting with thousands of homeschooling families, I truly believe this is the best way to homeschool, so I can only say that the cons are what parents believe.
Here is a list the most common reasons homeschooling parents give for not trying to ‘do it themselves’ through the use of printable teaching materials that are not already laid out in a step by step format…
Parents believe they don’t have the knowledge to teach without a prepared, boxed or online program. In most cases, this simply is not true! In fact, the most important thing to know is ‘what to teach.’ I cover that in Part 2 of this series. Once you know what should be taught, then you simply find, download, print and use the materials you need to teach a skill or concept. If a child needs extra practice, you give it to them through additional printables. If they ‘get it’ without doing an entire workbook or unit of printables on the same skill, you simply move on!
Parents believe they don’t have time to lesson plan. I can tell you that, unless you use a fully online platform (and that platform only) you will need to lesson plan regardless of what type of program you choose. In my opinion, the cons of using online platforms far out way the cons of doing a little lesson planning. Once you get a little experience behind you (a month or so), most parents are only spending 15-30 minutes a week creating a lesson plan for the next week. You can find everything you need to create your own lesson plans in My Teaching Library’s Mega-Organizer.
Parents worry about record keeping. You’ll most likely need to keep some type of records regardless of what type of program you use. The records you are required to keep all depends on the homeschooling law in your state. (See Part 1 of this series for how to find out what those are.) Also, you can find everything you need in My Teaching Library’s Mega-Organizer.
Parents worry it is too expensive to print what is needed. After years of printing myself, I recommend getting an Epson ecotank! The initial expense will quickly be recovered in the money you save from not having to purchase other types of programs, plus ecotanks are very cost effective when it comes to ink!
I do hope that you will be inspired to take homeschooling by the reigns and go full steam ahead after reading this series!
I also hope you’ll be inspired to at least try to teach without feeling the need to use a prepared, boxed curriculum or an online program. However, if you do decide to decide try one or both, that’s okay…but just be aware that they may not be everything you thought they’d be.
Always remember…
Keep your homeschooling journey joyful, fun, and relaxed!
You are your child’s first and best teacher.
No one knows your child better than you.
No one has the right to shape and mold your child more than you do.
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Whether you are considering homeschooling for the first time or have been homeschooling for a while, you’ve most likely asked yourself the following questions…
When and how should I begin?
What do I need to teach?
What are the best programs to use?
In part 1 of this series, I answered question #1, “When and how should I begin?”.
In part 2 of the series, I’m will answer question #2, “What do I need to teach?”
Before I begin, here is a recap of my qualifications:
As an educator with over 30+ years of experience, I’d like to help you answer these questions! But before I do, let me give you a little more insight into my background…
As I previously stated, I have 30+ years of experience in education. I hold two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in education and the other in psychology and have completed multiple postgraduate courses. I’ve worked in the public school system in the U.S. and Japan before becoming a full-time homeschooling parent. I also served as a founding member and coach for the 10 Greatest Gifts Project and am owner of and content creator for My Teaching Library.
…and my beliefs on education:
My educational journey and teaching experiences have only solidified my belief that every child is a masterpiece. All are unique. Trying to teach all children all the same isn’t the answer. We should nurture every child as a unique learner. I also believe, both as an educator and a parent, that no one knows a child better than an engaged parent.
So, now that you know who I am and my beliefs, I’ll answer the question…
What do I need to teach?
My answer: Teach the skills and concepts needed to be successful in each major subject, (Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies). Beyond that, you should also teach whatever else is required by the law where you live, (see part 1 for a link to check U.S. State laws) such as foreign language, P.E., etc. States will often differ in what is required for classes outside of the four major subjects.
A child’s educational journey is 13 years long (Kindergarten – 12th grade) and throughout that journey, many skills and concepts will be introduced, reinforced and built upon over several grades. To help guide educators, these skills and concepts are typically given by grade-level. However, always remember that every child is different.
Some children may not be ready to learn and master certain skills or grasp certain concepts during the given ‘grade’ where the skill is listed.
Some children may be ahead by a grade (or more) in one area and yet not in another. So, as you homeschool your child, always remember that these given skills and concepts are only meant to help guide but should never be used to compare. Meet your child where they are and go forward!
Haven’t ‘standards’ (skills and concepts) changed through the years?
Yes! Over the 30+ years I’ve been in education, those in charge of public education have changed (and will continue to change) grade-level skills and concepts and the ‘way’ things may be taught.
I began teaching long before ‘common core’ was developed and implemented. Not long after its adoption, many educators began screaming to do away with it. Today, after the lock downs of the pandemic and school children having lost a couple years of real, person to person instruction, many in education are now wanting to lower standards!
As a homeschooling parent, I urge you not to get caught up in the ever changing, landscape of skills and concepts (as defined by legislatures) but instead, find and use a solid, tried and true list of the most important skills and concepts that should be taught
Where to you find the skills and concepts that should be taught?
My Teaching Library offers everyone FREE ACCESS to an online, solid, tried and true list of grade-level skills and concepts for K through 12th grades for each core subject.
Now that you know how to access the ever important skills and concepts that should be taught for the four core subjects, I will address the last question in this series, “What are the best programs to use?” in part 3.
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TAKE AWAYS TO REMEMBER:
Teach your child specific skills and concepts for a successful learning journey.
Don’t get caught up in the ever changing landscape of public education’s recommended lists
My Teaching Library offers an online, solid list of important skills and concepts to guide you through (K-12th grade)
Considering homeschooling? Already decided to homeschool and have questions? Get answers to the top homeschooling questions!
When and how should I begin?
What do I need to teach?
What are the best programs to use?
I’d like to help answer these questions for you buut before I do, let me give you a little more insight into my background…
My name is Lynda Ackert and I have 30+ years of experience in education. I hold two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in education and the other in psychology and have completed multiple postgraduate courses. I’ve worked in the public school system in the U.S. and Japan before becoming a full-time homeschooling parent. I also served as a founding member and coach for the 10 Greatest Gifts Project and am owner of and content creator for My Teaching Library.
My educational journey and teaching experiences have only solidified my belief that every child is a masterpiece. All are unique. Trying to teach all children all the same isn’t the answer. We should strive to nurture every child as a unique learner. I also believe, both as an educator and a parent, that no one knows a child better than an engaged parent.
Now that you know a little about me, let me begin answering the first ‘top homeschooling question…
When and how should I begin?
First, let me say that you as a parent, began the day you began talking to your child. Every interaction is a learning experience for a child. Every time you play with them, read to them and simply share life with them, you are teaching. As a parent, you are your child’s primary teacher and you always will be.
The question you are really asking yourself is, “When should I begin formal education?” Some will tell you age 5-6. However, that isn’t my answer.
WHEN TO BEGIN:
If you are an engaged parent, which I believe YOU ARE since you are even asking the question, you are the best person to make the determination when to begin formal education. That may be as young as 3 or 4 if your child is demonstrating a desire. Your state law will set an age when you must begin, but that doesn’t mean you cannot begin earlier if your child is ready. If your child isn’t ready, that’s ok. Simply begin when the law says you must.
Again, remember that every child, your child, is unique. Unique from their peers and unique from siblings (if they have them). Do your best never to compare. It isn’t easy but don’t go down the comparison road. Love and honor your child for where he or she is at any given moment.
HOW TO BEGIN:
Taking into account that you’ve already begun from the first day you interacted with your child, let me address HOW to begin formally and legally.
The first thing that should always do is check the homeschooling laws where you live. If you live in the U.S., the best place to get this information HSLDA.org/legal. Homeschooling laws vary widely so always stay informed of what your requirements are wherever you live.
Once you understand the law, then you can begin to move forward with the next question, “What do I need to teach?”
Winter is over and Spring is here!! If you love to add seasonal related activities to your lesson plans, My Teaching Library has some great ones to share with you!!
One of the most time-consuming tasks of a homeschooling parent can be finding quality resourcesthat you can afford. That is why My Teaching Library was created!
Imagine having an ALL-ACCESS pass to thousands of educational resources: curriculum, worksheets, videos, homeschool helps and more. Now imagine getting this access for an amount equaling only $5 a month or even less.
My Teaching Library offers PreK-12th grade resources in all major subjects and you don’t even have to pay for those hardcover textbooks or workbooks to be shipped to you. Everything is downloadable!
One subscriber said this about MTL, “What we love about this program: It is so incredibly flexible! I would say this is a perfect site for educational resources simply because there is so much available on it!”
Another said, “My Teaching Library has been a Godsend. Not just for the younger kids, but high school kids too. There is even some things on there just for me!”
Did you know that homeschooling parents are entitled to receive discounts offered to public school teachers or private tutors!
To get these discount, you will need some physical proof you are a teacher before going to a business and asking for an educator discount. You don’t have to pay for and educator ID because if you have a computer and printer, you can create your own with a free download from My Teaching Library!
What Types of Businesses May Offer Teacher Discounts…
Homeschoolers have asked and received discounts at all sorts of places of business:
Arts & Crafts
Bookstores
Catalog Suppliers of all sorts of things
Computer Stores (computer hardware and software for teacher & students)
Craft Supply Stores
Furniture Stores (student desks & chairs)
General Merchandise
Hardware Stores (For all those bookshelves and projects)
Museums
Music Stores
Office Supply
Science Stores
Sporting goods
If you do not already know that an educator discount is offered, who do you ask? When you go to a place of business, ask for the general manager or for the sales person in charge of corporate accounts at larger businesses. Ask that person if they give an “educators’ discount” BEFORE you tell them you are a homeschooler. A “yes” answer will give them less room to wiggle out once you do tell them you homeschool. If they say “yes,” tell them you are a homeschool educator (No need to go into great detail.) and you’d like to apply to get an educators’ discount.
Download your template and open it with a pdf program. Then, click on each section to type in your information. Next, click on the image section and upload your photo.
To print a normal size (credit card size) ID card, make sure your printer is set to print the template as is. This means you do not want to click on any scaling options such as “fit to printer margins”, “custom scale” or “reduce or enlarge” settings. If you print, as is, your ID will print at the size of a credit card.
Once you print out your ID, cut it out and laminate it. You do not have to have a lamination machine as you can purchase laminating – self-adhesive or self- sealing sheets or pockets at most any office supply store or even Walmart!
Sometimes, some businesses may also want you to have a statement on letterhead from your school saying you are authorized by that school to make purchases. If this is the case, simply create a letterhead on your own computer, state that you, as the educator, are authorized by that school (your homeschool – create your own homeschool ‘name’) to make purchases and have it signed by the ‘principal’ (your spouse or close family member)!
Most businesses will only require an educator ID, but just know that you ‘may’ have a business that wants a letter of authorization as well so you may want to have one handy.
Want a list of businesses that we know gives homeschooling parents an educator discount as of this writing?
Notebooking is the coined term for what one can also be referred to as educational journaling or scrapbooking.
Essentially, the idea is to create a compilation of what has been learned and experienced in any number of subjects or activities and organize it in a notebook (or binder).
Notebooking is designed to capture the knowledge as well as personal reflections of what has been learned. There are two primary essentials needed in creating a notebook:
A visual component
A written component.
These two components work together to convey what a student has learned from his/her lessons. Instead of filling in worksheets or answering a list of discussion questions to test what a student has learned, you are giving students the opportunity to “show” and “tell” in a variety of ways what has been learned!
Benefits of Notebooking:
Student Centered – – Students are more ‘in charge’ of what they add to their notebooking projects. – Often, students are allowed to choose topics that interest them – Learning can easily be tailored to each students learning style
Fosters investigation and organization One of the most important skills that any student can and should learn is to be able to determine ‘where and how ‘ to find relevant information on any topic of study. This is actually more important than filling one’s head with stacks of information because no one can ever know everything. We need to be able to know where to go to find information and how to get that information.
Helps students process information in more depth It is scientifically proven that children are better able to recall information when it has been written down. So, as students learn to investigate and organize information, they can better process the information being learned through notebooking. Why? Handwriting allows a child’s brain to receive feedback from an their motor actions which ties to motor memory. This results in different connections and results than when an individual types notes. (Read more about why to teach handwriting here.)
Basic List of Supplies to Get Started:
Paper and/or Templates
Pencil and/or Pen and Colored pencils and/or Crayons
Hole punch
Binder
Sheet protectors
Highly recommended (Pre-made Notebooking Units from My Teaching Library)
Having a pre-made notebooking unit makes it easy to implement within your lesson planning…and once your students are fully accustom at creating notebooking projects, if you don’t find something pre-made, they can easily begin to create their own!!
Finding all of the pre-made notebooking units available on My Teaching Library is easy! On the site, simply click on “Educational Resources” and then under Miscellaneous, click on “Interactive Learning”!
Also, there is one HUGE thing you should know about My Teaching Library…and that is that you can purchase every resource individually or you can become an All-Access member! All-Access members have the ability to download any and all resources that are needed for FREE as long as the membership is active!!
In today’s world, so much of our writing is done on a keyboard and the same is increasingly true with students. Because of this fact, many ask…”Should I teach handwriting?“
Simply stated, the answer is YES!
Why is handwriting important?
The skill of handwriting is important because….
1. The brain engages differently when we write something by hand as opposed to typing it on a keyboard or by touching a screen. Studies show that writing improves memory; students retain learning better when working with new ideas through handwriting instead of typing.
2. Engaging the body in writing by hand helps make writing a more holistic activity. There is something uniquely physical and multidimensional about putting pen to paper to form words and sentences.
3. Many writers attest to the value of a handwritten first draft and the subsequent process of reading through and interacting with their writing by annotating, correcting, editing, and reshaping it as a whole. Typing on a screen tempts us instead to edit as we go, fragmenting and dissecting, and potentially interfering with the organic flow of ideas.
4. Even in this digital age, many accomplished people consider it critical to their success to keep a small notebook and pen handy so that they can jot down ideas in the moment and refer back to them later.
5. Handwriting can help us slow down and fully engage with our thoughts. Have you ever heard anyone say, “I type as fast as I think”? This is certainly an asset when transcribing the spoken word, but thoughts need to breathe (as do writers), and writing by hand conveniently holds such a space for thoughts to fully form before being set down in sentences.
6. With a pen in hand, there are instantly accessible creative and artistic opportunities that are not possible to weave into the experience of typing on a keyboard.
7. Handwriting is unique to each individual writer, unlike typeface. One’s handwriting style, and especially one’s signature, is a public and permanent statement. Learning to write well can help make that statement strong, beautiful, and – perhaps most importantly – legible.
8. Being able to write effortlessly enables the mind to focus more fully on a topic. Struggling with handwriting takes valuable brain energy away from any writing task, but when that skill is mastered, it makes all the difference. Skilled, fluid handwriting is an asset to learning!
Now that you know why you should teach handwriting, is it important to teach students to read and write cursive handwriting? Again, the answer is YES!
Why teach cursive?
1. The brain actually engages differently when we write cursive versus manuscript! Studies have found that it activates different neurological pathways in the brain manuscript writing. Also, reading cursive also activates different parts of the brain than printed text—one study found that in all cases they studied, when they presented information to the left hemisphere of the brain fewer errors occurred than when it was presented to the right hemisphere.
2. Cursive helps you retain more information. Studies have shown that taking notes during an educational class using handwriting is preferable to typing. That’s because when we type, we’re able to transcribe speech almost verbatim. When we write, we have to be more selective and the brain has to process information to decide what’s important enough to write down. That level of brain engagement tends to make information “stick” rather than just pass through our typing fingers.
3. Many historical documents were written by hand and are now indecipherable to any who are unable to read cursive. The ability to read handwriting is gained through learning to write in one’s own handwriting. Being able to decipher both cursive and print is an important part of language literacy.
Great, ready-to-use resources:
Now that you know the importance of students learning to write in cursive, what are some of the best resources to use within the classroom?
First, teach students how to write each letter correctly. Here is an all-in-one resource for students to practice each letter:
This resource has 52 pages – 2 pages per letter of the alphabet. The first page has larger letters for younger students. The second pages has a little smaller letters as well as more letters to practice.
Letters on each page are all dashed. There are also arrows which help students know in which direction to begin. If more than one stroke is required, the arrows are numbered.
Once students have learned how to form each letter, it is important to give them plenty of cursive practice! Below, are some excellent resources that you can use.
(The resources shown below have been selected to show a broad range copy work resources available on My Teaching Library for a variety of grade levels and include both religious and non-religious options. To see all options, simply go to My Teaching Library and search using key words such as handwriting, cursive and copy work)
Stop paying for individual courses, worksheets, units and other teaching resources!
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(Non-subscribers must purchase each resource individually, piece by piece, paying current prices for each product.)
There are a lot of challenges in homeschooling. Here are three of the biggest:
Challenge #1: Finding great, affordable teaching materials for any size family.
Homeschooling can be expensive! A family can spend hundreds of $$$ (if not thousands) a year on curriculum, website memberships, etc.
Challenge #2: Finding teaching materials that fit your child(ren)’s learning styles.
In an effort to standardize teaching materials, too many websites and curriculum providers lose sight that every child is unique with different learning styles and rates of learning.
Most curriculum providers offer one (maybe two) styles of teaching materials. Doing the same thing day in and day out doesn’t allow for student interest, family time or bunny trails. Sometimes, the BEST learning can be when a bunny trail is taken. (What is a bunny trail? They are the paths you make as you help your child(ren) follow their curiosity about an interest or a question. It is a diversion away from their typical set curriculum.)
What if there was a website that solves ALL THREE CHALLENGES?
Challenge #1 – Affordability – Every homeschooling family, including yours, (regardless of size) can get all the materials they need (PreK-12th, All subjects) for an entire year for the low cost of only $60. During your active membership, you can come back as many times as you need and download all the printable resources you need!
Challenge #2 and #3: Materials for different learning styles and gives flexibility – There are literally thousands of downloadable resources from which to choose and My Teaching Library has created the library with so many because all children are unique and homeschoolers need flexibility!
On My Teaching Library, you’ll find…
* curriculum sets * videos * unit studies * notebooking units * lapbooking units * posters * flashcards * reference materials * individual worksheets * books
That’s why My Teaching Library doesn’t give you a day to day set schedule (i.e. plan). If you are new to homeschooling this may scare you but don’t let it! Remember, your child(ren) and family are unique and you know your child better than anyone else!
However, My Teaching Library doesn’t leave you without any guidance. You are provided with an extensive list of Skills and Concepts by grade level (K-12th), so that you know exactly what is typically covered in each grade. One thing to keep in mind, these lists are guides. Your individual child(ren) may…follow the guide perfectly, lag behind in some subjects, be ahead in others…again, every child is unique!
You’ll find the Skills and Concepts by grade located on the home page!
Keeping you organized…
To keep you organizaed, you’ll want the Mega-Organizer!! This organizer is a game changer and it’s FREE when you become a member! (Again, annual family membership is only $60!)
This Mega-Organizer is packed with forms that will help you stay organized both for school and for home…
* 2 different Attendance Record sheets * High School Course of Study Check List * Transcript Record Chart * Grade Keeper * Curriculum Planner * School Goals Chart * Quarterly Scheduler * Academic Project Planner * Weekly Assignment Planner * Lesson Planner * Field Trip Log * Extra-Curricular Log * Reading Time Log * Music Practice Log * 2 different Student-kept Reading Logs * Notebooking Rubirc * Lapbooking Rubric
For your Family * Weekly Round-up (To list your most weekly tasks, a shopping list, special cleaning needs, events, dinner menus and more) * 2 different Family Calendars (For all 12 months) * 7 different Chore Charts * 1 Family Task Chart * Important Phone Numbers page * Shopping List * Address Book * Password Keeper * Home Improvement Goal Chart * Bill Payment Record * Tax Deductible Donations Record * Home Inventory List * Personal Daily ‘To Do’ Monthly List
…PLUS, there are forms to help you stay organized if you have a career (outside of homeschooling and running a home).
Are you one of the many homeschooling parents that find themselves making comments about their child’s curriculum like…
“Curriculum is too expensive!“
“I bought this program (curriculum) but it’s not a good fit for my child.“
“My child is bored with this curriculum!”
If you’ve made one or more of these statements, you aren’t alone!
Homeschooling parents spend hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars on curriculum each year and, all too often, the curriculum isn’t a good fit for a child. Perhaps it is too advanced or not advanced enough. Perhaps it doesn’t fit a child’s learning style. Perhaps, the style of curriculum worked at one point but a child needs more variety (i.e. workbooks and worksheets work well for a while but then your child may need some diversity such as hands-on, interactive lessons.) Typical homeschooling programs are expensive and not designed to allow flexibility for individual learning styles, pacing differences or just a fun change up in lessons.
If you want an affordable way to homeschool and one that offers real flexibility, you need…My Teaching Library!
Award winning My Teaching Library offers thousands of teaching resources from typical curriculum and worksheets to hands-on, interactive unit studies AND you’ll find it one of the most AFFORDABLE programs available.
On My Teaching Library, you’ll find…
* curriculum sets * videos * unit studies * notebooking units * lapbooking units * posters * flashcards * reference materials * individual worksheets * books
My Teaching Library is Affordable and Flexable…
Become an annual ALL-ACCESS member for only $60 a year (that equates to only $5 a month). With an All-Access membership, you can download all the printable downloads you need (all grades – every subject) for every child you are homeschooling in your family for an entire year…all for FREE! As long as your membership is active, you’ll never need to pay for individual products, curriculum, worksheets, posters or any resource. Will you be homeschooling for several years? Purchase a LIFETIME All-Access plan and you’ll be set for all the years to come!
My Teaching Library Will Guide You Through…
My Teaching Library isn’t is a day by day, scheduled and regimented curriculm provider. That is because every child is unique, learns in different ways and in different time frames. To guide you through, My Teaching Library provides you with an easy to follow, easy to access “Skills & Concepts to Teach: K – 12” section to use whenever you need it…located on the home page! As a parent, simply use these skills and concepts as your guide to facilitate your child(ren) through their homeschooling journey.
Also, check out theMega-Organizerto help keep you organized!! This organizer is a game changer as well AND it’s also FREE when you become an all-access member! This Mega-Organizer is packed with forms that will help you stay organized both for school and for home…
* 2 different Attendance Record sheets * High School Course of Study Check List * Transcript Record Chart * Grade Keeper * Curriculum Planner * School Goals Chart * Quarterly Scheduler * Academic Project Planner * Weekly Assignment Planner * Lesson Planner * Field Trip Log * Extra-Curricular Log * Reading Time Log * Music Practice Log * 2 different Student-kept Reading Logs * Notebooking Rubirc * Lapbooking Rubric
For your Family * Weekly Round-up (To list your most weekly tasks, a shopping list, special cleaning needs, events, dinner menus and more) * 2 different Family Calendars (For all 12 months) * 7 different Chore Charts * 1 Family Task Chart * Important Phone Numbers page * Shopping List * Address Book * Password Keeper * Home Improvement Goal Chart * Bill Payment Record * Tax Deductible Donations Record * Home Inventory List * Personal Daily ‘To Do’ Monthly List
…PLUS, there are forms to help you stay organized if you have a career (outside of homeschooling and running a home).
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