Writing Narrations
Writing narrations is a perfect way to dovetail writing in your homeschool with history, geography, science, and art. Family school is easier when you can combine some of the subjects and learn together!
How To Sketch Your Own Photorealistic Portrait Like Norman Rockwell
Learn all about photorealism and Norman Rockwell and his process of turning photographs into paintings. Then design your own Saturday Evening Post Cover on the free printable cover.
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Homeschool Requirements, Charter Schools, & Layers of Learning
How does Layers of Learning fit in with the homeschool requirements of my state, country, or charter school? Homeschool requirements vary from country to country and state to state. You might be worried about meeting your specific requirements. Many of you work with charter schools that have their own specific requirements as well. Charter funds
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Review Games for Homeschoolers
We believe learning should be fun, so we play a lot more games than we give tests. Games are one of my favorite ways to assess my kids’ knowledge in our homeschool. They are like a test that kids don’t even realize they’re taking! These are all review games we play to help us see
Grading Layers of Learning Assignments and Courses
You’ve been using Layers of Learning for awhile now and you realize you need to assign grades. How do you go about evaluating work in an experienced based curriculum that includes no tests and is for multiple ages? Evaluations include tests, writing assignments, and projects. You can give grades for these things, or not. It’s
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Plate Tectonics
Plate tectonics is the unifying theory of geology. It explains how the whole surface of the earth changes and why it looks the way it looks. Use printables and coloring to teach these concepts to your kids.
Layers of Learning For High School
Homeschooling in high school feels like a whole new ball park. Do you want to have the hands-on family-style homeschool that Layers of Learning provides, but you aren’t sure it’s rigorous enough for your high schooler? Adapt it! Every homeschool kid deserves a tailored education plan. As my kids have begun high school, I’ve noticed
How to Use a Tablet With Layers of Learning Units
Layers of Learning sells digital pdfs. Here is how to use a tablet with Layers of Learning to make it (nearly) paper-free. I, Michelle, use Layers of Learning directly from my tablet. I make notes, view the unit, click on links, and print worksheets all from my iPad without ever using a physical book or
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“The Lamb” and “The Tyger” – Investigate The Romantic Poems of William Blake
Here’s a discussion guide on “The Lamb” and “The Tyger,” poems by William Blake. You’ll also find a printable to help your kids define and express their own thoughts about the poems.
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Mapping the Titans of the Cold War World
Color a map of the Cold War world. The USA and NATO versus the USSR and the Warsaw pact. The map also shows “hot spots” where actually wars broke out and places where guerrillas were operating.
Around The World Feast
Host an Around the World feast as you learn about places in the world. Tasting foods from around the globe is one of our favorite geography lessons!
How to Plan A Layers of Learning Unit and Year
Layers of Learning is a little different from a typical curriculum because we give you the freedom to pick and choose books and activities within the curriculum. You have to think of it more like a huge guided outline of learning. Here’s how to plan a Layers of Learning unit and year, so we’re going