Life Skills

Back to Home School Goals Worksheet for Tweens & Teens

Guest Blogger — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Ready or not…it is back to (home) school time! This back to school goals worksheet will help your older kids choose some fun things to focus on this school year. As they work their way through the worksheet, they’ll get the chance to list a variety of things they’d like to pursue throughout the...

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Teaching Study Skills with Mr. D Math

Megan Zechman — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->The Mr. D Math Study Skills course is an excellent way to teach your tweens how to study effectively. They’re essential life skills for teens. Good study skills are essential for success both in school and in life, but they don’t come naturally to most kids. They need to be taught. This online, self-paced...

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I love homeschooling! Learning is a way of life for our family. Most days you will find us exploring our Central Florida community, having fun while learning. I am constantly looking for new and interactive ways to engage my older children.

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20 Important Table Manners for Teens and tweens

Megan Zechman — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Table manners for teens and tweens are some of the life skills we need to make sure our older kids master. It’s easy to think this subject is just for little kids because good table manners are some of the earliest skills we teach them. However, there is always room for improvement. Once they’re in middle...

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5 Easy Holiday Desserts Your Teen Will Want to Make and Eat

Megan Zechman — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->During the holiday season, use these easy holiday desserts to encourage your middle schooler to spend some time in the kitchen. Cooking is one of the life skills teens need to be working on regularly. Chances are, during the next few weeks, you’ll need to make a dessert to take to a family gathering...

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15 Enchanted Halloween Treats with Edible Eyes

Megan Zechman — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:39:12 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These Halloween treats with edible eyes are guaranteed to keep an eye on you this season. This year, add a little extra magic to your Halloween celebration with some homemade sweets! These recipes are all simple to make and include edible eyes that will give your goodies an extra spooky touch. From bark to...

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15 Creepy Halloween Cookies to Make with Your Tweens

Megan Zechman — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:39:01 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->These 15 creepy Halloween cookies are sure to get your older kids into the spirt this season. Halloween is coming, and that means it’s time to bake some spooky treats! These cookies are perfect for making with your tweens. They’re easy to make and they taste delicious. So, if you’re looking for a fun...

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Why You Should Use This Online Life Skills Curriculum with Your Teens

Megan Zechman — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Are you looking for a way to help your teens learn what they need to become successful adults? If so, consider using an online life skills curriculum, like Life Skills Reimagined. It’s a great way to help your teen build the soft skills they need to be prepared for the future, without requiring a...

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Money Management Activities for Teens

Megan Zechman — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:02:24 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Use these money management activities for teens as part of your homeschool lesson plans. One of the most important things you can teach your teen is how to manage money. This is a skill they will use for the rest of their lives. There are a lot of different ways to teach this topic...

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Writing Product Reviews Online is a Creative Way to Get Teens Writing

Guest Blogger — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Looking for a creative way to work on your teen’s writing skills? Here’s an idea for you: have your kids work on writing product reviews online! Not only will your kids get a thrill from seeing their review published online, but the activity is excellent for both critical thinking and writing skills practice. And...

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This Online Course for Teens Builds Student Success Skills in Science

Megan Zechman — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:50:21 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->There are a few key student success skills in science teens need to learn as part of science class. One of the best ways to guarantee that your kids get the information they need to build a solid foundation in science is to use a program like Student Success Skills. It’s an online course...

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Teaching Communication Skills to Middle Schoolers

Megan Zechman — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 23:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Teaching communication skills to middle school students should be a regular part of your life skills lesson plans. Since the goal for us all is to raise confident kids who go on to be successful adults, we must make time to teach them everything they need to know in order to move out on...

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How to Help a Child with Dysgraphia at Home

Guest Blogger — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

xml encoding="UTF-8"-->Are you trying to figure out how to help a child with dysgraphia at home? I’m excited to share some strategies I used over the years to help my son overcome his writing challenges. While this is something he will always have to deal with, we have definitely seen significant improvement in his writing through...

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