In 2007, just two months after I started FiveJs.com, I posted my very first worksheet set. It was a very basic black-and-white set of charts and worksheets to help my children learn the months, their corresponding numbers, and their order. Over the years, readers have suggested I add some other topics to that set of […]
Archives for April 2015
Learn the States and Postal Abbreviations
One thing that is lacking in most curriculum is a good way to teach postal abbreviations. Sure, postal abbreviations don't sound very important at first, but think about how many times you see them? On the news. In books. In the mail. At the airport. Knowing the difference between MI, MO, and MT is probably […]
Our 8th and 11th/12th Grade Homeschool Curriculum
Last year's curriculum plan, as usual, changed a bit. One of the changes was that we ended up dropping home ec about 3 months in to the school year because of stress and time constraints while we were fostering 2 little boys (it's a long story). But this coming year, we're hoping to stay on track better. One reason […]
9 Study Tips for Learning Spelling Words
There is no one way to memorize spelling words as each child learns differently. But there are definitely some study tips that can help a child learn spelling words that is more than just rote memorization. I had a conversation with a friend the other day about the methods our kids utilize to learn and […]