Why Math Games Work

“Mom! I don’t get it. I hate math!” Sound familiar? Challenges with math are common. When a child is stuck on a concept, it can be difficult to find a new way to explain it. If a student thinks he can’t do math, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy that can make math a lifelong struggle. Continue reading…

Why Some Students Struggle with Letter Sounds

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First, what is executive functioning? Executive functioning refers to a set of cognitive self-management skills: working memory, planning and organizing, impulse control, self-monitoring, and cognitive flexibility.¹

In Delaware, you can turn the First State’s coastal wetlands, historic colonial towns, and vibrant urban centers into an engaging classroom that mirrors your child’s passions. Explore Dover’s legislative legacy or investigate salt marsh ecosystems along the Delaware Bay to bring lessons to life.

With clear homeschool guidelines and a supportive network of local families, you have the framework to create a personalized learning experience. Step into this role confidently and lead the way.

Vermont’s home study law offers both clear structure and room to innovate, turning covered bridges, sugar maple orchards, and snowy mountain trails into engaging, hands-on classrooms.

Whether you’re exploring Bennington’s Revolutionary War sites or harvesting fresh maple sap in spring, the state’s guidelines ensure you have a reliable framework without hindering your creativity.

Homeschooling in New Hampshire gives you roomy flexibility with clear, light-touch rules. From maple-sugaring unit studies to White Mountains nature journals, you can tailor learning to your child—and you don’t need to mirror public school to do it.

Take a breath, grab a cup of tea, and let’s get you started. You’ve got this!

Connecticut homeschooling invites families to transform the Constitution State’s charming coastal towns, dense woodlands, and colonial landmarks into a living curriculum that resonates with your child’s interests.

Whether you’re delving into Mystic Seaport’s nautical legacy or studying forest ecosystems in the Litchfield Hills, clear state regulations and active support networks back your every decision. Guide your learner with assurance and let your family’s curiosity chart the course. Embrace this path and flourish together!

In Montana, the vast landscapes of Big Sky Country—its towering peaks, sweeping prairies, and historic frontier towns—become your child’s classroom. Picture following elk migration patterns in Yellowstone or uncovering Native American heritage through hands-on explorations on the plains.

With Montana’s straightforward homeschool statutes and active community support, you’ll have everything you need to craft an engaging, personalized education. You’ve got this!

Thinking about homeschooling in Alaska? You’re in good company. Families here love the flexibility to learn at home—whether that means reading by the woodstove on a snowy morning or taking a science hike during a glorious summer evening. Alaska offers generous freedom for independent homeschoolers, and it also has robust public correspondence programs that provide support and funding in exchange for following program rules. Continue reading…

What is executive functioning?

What is executive functioning? Executive functioning is the brain’s “manager.” We can define executive functioning as the set of mental skills that enable us to plan, organize, and execute the steps to achieve a goal.

Is your child ready for math instruction? Before you dive into workbooks or structured lessons, it’s important to lay a solid foundation.

Play-based learning in preschool serves a valuable purpose in preparing a child’s brain for later, more formal education. Imaginative and creative play has a proven role in developing the brain capacity used in later years for more formal learning.