by The summer holiday is once more nearly over and in a matter of weeks a new school year begins here in the Netherlands. It’s the time of year when I am starkly reminded that I am a British expat and my school days are very different to those of my three sons. At this […]
5 Homeschool Tools for Exploring World Cultures
by Before we begin school, I spend a considerable amount of time researching and putting together our curricula for the year. I teach one child who is starting 3rd grade and another entering 5th. Their math and reading lessons are taught separately, but I teach all of their other subjects together. One of the best parts of […]
Global Education Google Plus Hangout
by What is global education, and why is it important for YOUR child’s education? How can you turn your classroom into a global classroom? (And why should you?) All these questions and more will be discussed at our Global Education Google + Hangout, coming up on Friday, August 22, at 12 pm ET: Click here […]
Back to School in 5 Easy Steps
by In just a few days, many children will go back to school (many may have already started) and it is normal for both parents and children to feel anxious about the new academic year. As a teacher, I would like parents to know that we (teachers) are as or more anxious/nervous as they are. […]
Back to School for Multicultural and Biracial Kids
by This post is part of the Back to School with Kid Blogger Network Linky Party (see below). As a parent of a multicultural and biracial child we have been cultivating his racial and cultural awareness and identity since he was born. Encouraging him to accept and celebrate his and other’s differences is part of […]