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Category: Teacher Resources
May 02 | Multipliation Patterns
Children with learning disabilities learn best by seeing and performing activities. This activity is meant to help the learning disabled student by having them perform an activity which will show patterns in multiplications to follow. By using color, the idea of patterns is reinforced.
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Apr 13 | Fun Grammar Games
Grammar is a subject that is not known for its hilarity. As a matter-of-fact, many students place it on the dull and hard side of their list of classes, but that does not always hold true. There are many games and activities that do a good job of teaching grammar and of reviewing grammar. Good teachers know that interspersing work with laughter leads to learning. Here are some lively games for the grammar room that are sure to place sparkle in the classroom. They also make for lively family fun too!
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Apr 03 | Loving Language Arts
Ideas and tips for teaching reading.
Look at our names (K-2) Youngster quite often don't realize that even their names are made of consonants and vowels. Help them explore their names and their friends names. They understand why consonants and vowels are so important.
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Mar 19 | Super Spelling Success
Spelling can be so boring! These are the words for the week. Do page 5, or write them three times each. We’ll have a practice test on Thursday. On and on – the spelling doldrums. Here are a few ways to make spelling “come alive” in your classroom.
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Cognitive abilities allow a student to process the sensory information that they collect. These abilities include the ability to analyze, evaluate, retain information, recall experiences, make comparisons, and determine action. Strong cognitive skills are the key to strong academic performance. Without them in place, it is impossible for an individual with learning or reading problems to perform to their potential.
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This is a lesson plan that may be used for grades K -4. The phrase political party has no true definition for them. The fourth graders hear about political parties on television, but they have yet to grasp the significance of a political party. Since the United States presidential election of 2012 is the next United States presidential election to be held, now is a good time for the students to learn just exactly what a political party is so that they can better understand the political procedures that are taking place now. The next presidential election in the USA will be on November 6, 2012.
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Meet Kim Ashby | Owner
Kim Ashby earned a BS in Nursing from The Catholic University of America and, when she worked outside the home, was a Certified Emergency Nurse with a special interest in trauma nursing. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and three sons. The Ashbys have home schooled their children since 1999. They graduated their oldest son in May 2007. He is attending UNC Wilmington. Kim continues to home school her younger boys. Her oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the public school system in the second grade. Her second son has cerebral palsy which has resulted in multiple/global developmental delays. Her youngest son has undiagnosed, mild auditory processing issues.
Kim has co-instructed graduate level courses at UNC Chapel Hill for ST/OT students and Early Intervention students. She is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of GIFTSNC, Inc., a home schooling special needs support group. Kim has presented workshops at a variety of state home school conferences as well as local support group parent meetings and is often a guest speaker at homeschool conferences and is found on many guest speaker lists including Balancing the Sword. She is a Steering Committee member and former Treasurer for Dayspring Home Educators in Cary, NC. She served on the Board of Directors for the Family Support Network of Wake County. She holds a North Carolina Wildlife Permit for Small Mammal Rehabilitation and enjoys working with orphaned and injured wildlife.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mark Twain