Oak Meadow K-4 Newsletter, Spring 2019

Our favorite books for your favorite little people Curriculum activity from Healthy Living from the Start: People Who Help Cursive is alive and well! What is a main lesson book? It’s Spring! Build a bird nest supply box Our favorite books for your favorite little people Here’s a list of favorites for kindergartners, from Oak

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Oak Meadow High School Newsletter, Winter 2019

Creating a homeschooling portfolio: tools for documenting work All learning counts, and you can document that! Discussion as an assessment tool A clean and tidy study space = a happy, productive you You’ve got this! (inspirational flyer) Creating a homeschooling portfolio: tools for documenting work A homeschooling portfolio is a record of your student’s learning.

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Oak Meadow 5-8 Newsletter, Winter 2019

Thoughts on teaching writing Earth Science: Make a terrarium Motivating middle schoolers Decluttering: It’s all the rage! Thoughts on teaching writing In addition to being a teacher for Oak Meadow, Lesley Arnold also works as a youth librarian. Being both a teacher (for over 40 years) and a children’s book librarian allows her to combine

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Oak Meadow K-4 Newsletter, Winter 2018

Outdoor activity for winter: Make a colorful ice fort Waldorf-inspired tip: The transformative power of storytelling Curriculum activity: DIY puppet stage Five ways to keep your balance in the midst of a busy life (printable PDF) Holiday recipe: Pavlova! Outdoor activity for winter: Build a colorful ice fort In Vermont, where the Oak Meadow headquarters

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Oak Meadow High School Newsletter, Fall 2018

Super tools for homework success Tending to your teen Love your study space Bonus post: Hot chocolate recipes Super tools for homework success Your high school coursework provides plenty of opportunities to do online research, and you are encouraged to find videos, images, and articles about any of the topics you find interesting. When you

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Oak Meadow 5-8 Newsletter, Fall 2018

10 ways to foster independence and autonomy in learning Time management tips for students (PDF) An awesome reading list for 7th and 8th graders Easy crock-pot applesauce recipe Why, oh why, did I decide to homeschool? 10 ways to foster independence and autonomy in learning Homeschooling parents often ask how they can help their children learn

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Oak Meadow K-4 Newsletter, Fall 2018

Outdoor activity for autumn Circle Time: Starting your homeschooling day with purpose Curriculum activity: Gnome math OM educational counselor tip: Aligning expectations with reality Inspiration! Outdoor activity for autumn: Make a walnut boat At Oak Meadow, we’re in favor of any activity that gets us outside to explore and enjoy nature. While there is no

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Tips for Playing the Recorder

Music plays a very positive role in your child’s development, whether it is through listening to music, singing songs, or playing an instrument. In the first grade, Oak Meadow offers an introduction to the soprano recorder as a musical instrument to play, along with additional, more advanced tutelage offered up through the fourth grade. The

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