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 […]
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 […]
A New Name for Silent "E"
Joely's been learning to read, so of course that means we've been talking about silent e words; but we don't actually call them silent e words. We dubbed silent e with a new moniker three years ago when I was working with Jerah while she was learning to read. The term silent e wasn't as […]
Free Math Worksheet Printables: Clocks, Graph Paper, Coordinate Planes, Number Lines, and More!
As with most of the printables I create, they are the result of necessity. And this one is no different. My 9th grader is taking algebra this year so I've found myself printing off various coordinate planes and number lines over the last several months. Frankly, I'm getting tired of having to go to Google […]
Teach Basic Math Concepts with this "Hide-and-Guess" Game
To help my five-year-old understand basic math better, I made up a little math learning game entitled "Hide-and-Guess" that Joely really enjoys playing. We use our Math-U-See blocks when we play it, but you can use any kind of manipulatives or objects that you'd like (pennies, cheerios, paper clips, etc.) This game also helps illustrate […]
How to Memorize the Names of the Great Lakes
Learning the Great Lakes and their locations can be difficult. The kids and I came up with a catchy mnemonic to memorize the location of the Great Lakes. First we memorized the names of the Great Lakes (Superior, Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie) and then we used the mnemonic SHO ME (pronounced "show me") to remember […]
Learning Basic British Geography and Terms
I've always been frustrated that I haven't entirely understood the difference between the terms Britain, Great Britain, British Isles, and United Kingdom. I'm not sure if I was ever taught the difference in school; but even if I was taught, I apparently never really learned it. I obviously want to make sure my children understand […]
Learn how to differentiate between the letters "d" and "b"
Joely's been learning to read, and as is typical for children her age, she was having trouble differentiating between lower-case "b"s from "d"s. I'd been trying to figure out a good way to solve the problem, so I came up with this little illustration to help her remember which way "b" and "d" face. Associating […]
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