homeschooling curriculum

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Fun Projects Your Students Are Sure to Love

By admin / November 5, 2024

Lessons become more than just information when they tap into students’ interests, making them active participants rather than passive listeners. In a world filled with distractions, keeping young minds focused is no easy task. But when activities make them curious, challenge them to think, or connect with their everyday lives, learning doesn’t just stick—it excites.…

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Fall Fun with the Pumpkin Patch News Worksheet!

By admin / October 24, 2024

Bring the excitement of fall into your classroom with our Pumpkin Patch News worksheet! Students will use problem-solving skills to discover the weight of the world’s heaviest pumpkin—2,749 pounds—crowned at the 2023 Safeway World Championship. This activity helps students practice:    • Math skills: Comparing sums and solving equations.    • Critical thinking: Answering word and number…

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Equip Students with Fire Safety Skills for Fire Prevention Week

By admin / October 2, 2024

This Fire Prevention Week (Oct 6-12), let’s make safety a priority! Check out our exciting programs, Sound Off with the Home Fire Safety Patrol and Monster Guard, designed to equip kids with essential home fire safety skills in a fun, interactive way. Empower your students to become home fire safety champions! Explore our programs here:…

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Students in a language arts class

Book-to-Film Lesson Plans from YMI Classroom

By admin / September 27, 2024

At YMI Classroom, we believe that the bridge between literature and film can open up a world of creative possibilities for students. Our book-to-film lesson plans offer an engaging way to explore classic and contemporary stories, helping students develop critical-thinking skills and enrich their understanding of storytelling.   The Wild Robot  For grades 3-5 and…

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Free Professional Development with Certificates!

By admin / July 26, 2024

If you’re seeking professional development (PD) opportunities that won’t cost you a dime and come with certificates of completion, you’ve landed in the right place. Here are three golden websites that will help you up your teaching game! • IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University offers an array of self-paced modules focusing on evidence-based practices, covering…

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Transform Your Classroom with Educational Podcasts

By admin / July 9, 2024

Ready to turn your classroom into a listening adventure, where a guest actually does the talking? Look no further—here are three educational podcasts appropriate for grades 3-12 that will leave your students wide-eyed with wonder. Brains On!: A science podcast that’s as fun as it is informative. Hosted by kids for kids, it dives into…

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Engaging Students Through Interactive Learning

By admin / July 3, 2024

Young Minds Inspired (YMI) stands at the forefront of educational outreach, offering diverse free programs designed to engage learners of all ages through interactive learning experiences. By integrating elements of popular culture into our curriculum, YMI captures students’ interests and fosters critical thinking and active participation. Below, we explore how our interactive activities and projects…

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Adventures in Virtual Field Trips: Exploring the World Without Leaving the Classroom

By admin / June 21, 2023

As an educator, finding ways to bring the real world into the classroom can be challenging, especially when travel isn’t always feasible. Maybe you’re working with limited funding or participating in a homeschooling curriculum. Fortunately, thanks to technology, teachers can now take their students on virtual field trips to explore the world from the comfort…

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Going Green in the Classroom: Eco-Friendly Practices To Adopt

By admin / April 24, 2023

Around Earth Day, the role of an educator in promoting eco-friendly practices in the classroom becomes paramount. At Young Minds Inspired, we believe that fostering green habits in students from an early age is essential. As a teacher, you hold the reins to shape the minds of future generations and kindle an appreciation for the…

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3 Tips for Separating School and Home for Your Homeschooled Kids

By admin / April 12, 2023

When homeschooling, it can be difficult to separate home and school for your child — but it’s an important part of ensuring that your child can both work hard at school and enjoy their free time. At YMI Classroom, we understand the challenges associated with homeschooling. We are here to help you make the most…

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