Amy's Blog... Words from the Woods

Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on Nov 06, 2020

National Parents as Teachers Day Explained

Parents are their child’s first and most important teacher. National Parents as Teachers Day is a special day that encourages all parents, regardless of income or educational background, to support their child educationally inside and outside of the classroom.

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Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on Jun 18, 2019

Living books are a key component of the history journey for many learners. They provide "pictures of life" and can be the perfect way to round out your history studies. Along with including living history book suggestions in many of our products, we've rounded up some of the top living history book options here.

Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on Jun 18, 2019

Sometimes it takes getting your hands dirty to really understand something, and nowhere is this concept truer than in the kitchen! These five recipes are designed to spice up your school with some historically accurate culinary finery of the highest order, from Johnny Cakes to Marengo Chicken, Wassail, and more.

Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on Apr 04, 2019

Why Creative Writing Newspapers are Incredible Teaching Tools!

Newspapers. You’ve probably read one at some point in your life –– even if it was just to read the latest Peanuts comic strip! But what if we told you that by using the format of a newspaper, you could help your child better remember important topics within history?

Posted by The Home School in the Woods Team on Mar 05, 2019

Are you trying to teach children with different learning styles? This article breaks down some of the different ways that children typically learn and offers solutions for how to approach each style with academic success in mind!