We've been watching blackscreen and nature relaxation videos for a couple of months now to help Lizard get to sleep in the evenings.We started out with wind because, for whatever reason, the sound of whistling wind calms him and helps him fall asleep. We slowly branched into rain, thunder, wind chimes, crackling fireplaces and even a couple of lightning videos. Turns out we mostly need blackscreen to be able to sleep, so the lightning was beautiful but not helpful.Last weekend we had one whale of a storm. Wind gusts of up to 94 mph were recorded just a few miles south of us. I think we had some of those. But the official speed recorded in a metro town 10...
Duolingo developed the Duolingo English Test as a convenient and accurate way for English learners to certify their English level. There are many reasons why people need to show their English language proficiency, such as applying to university or getting a job. The goal of the test is to measure the test taker’s English proficiency and estimate how well they can use language to communicate their ideas. Their overall proficiency is reported on a 160-point scale that aligns with the CEFR. Today we are sharing a new feature that will be coming soon to the test: subscores! Why add subscores? As more universities began accepting the Duolingo English Test as proof of English proficiency for international students, they expressed an...
Just launched: Discovery Education’s Summer of Learning initiative. This is really a whole series of cool tools. Designed for all learners, the initiative features a diverse collection of grab-and-go lessons and at-home student activities and relevant, on-demand professional development for educators. Together, these resources provide educators materials to keep students engaged during the summer months and also helps teachers and administrators prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, no matter what it brings. Users of Discovery Education’s digital services can quickly find this new content here. Here are a few more helpful details… Summer of Learning resources designed to support students’ continued engagement in learning include: Student Learning Activities–Self-contained lesson activities for student exploration in a variety of subjects Virtual Field Trips–These resources...
I have been creating Kindergarten Literature Units for several years and today I have our very first PRESCHOOL Literature Unit! While many of our K units can be used for preschoolers, these new units will be specifically for kids who are at the preschool stage! What exactly is that? It’s a blurry line, to be honest. Most kids are 3-4 during preschool and 5-6 during Kindergarten, but that does not apply to all children, especially with the freedom homeschool brings! Our very first Preschool Literature Unit is based on the book The Small Seed from Little Scholastic, written by, Judith Nicholls. Set the stage for your unit by gathering extra books and some toys! It helps to draw your child...
Getting your children to turn the pages of a book isn’t always easy but helping you to instill the love of reading is Dene Bright, Principal of Reach British School, who even shows you how to find books to match your child’s interest… so read on. Dene Bright words Dene Bright The Reach British School strongly believes that reading is a skill that is learnt and needs to be practiced. As a parent, you can support your child by helping them read at home. Reach British School encourages families to read aloud, even when their children can read by themselves. It is fun to have your child read to you. You can use a range of items including books, brochures,...
