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January 14, 2015 by: Eva Varga

Collaborating with Resource Specialists

When looking for curriculum resources and learning opportunities, one area that many families overlook are community resource specialists in your community. I have found that many specialists love sharing their knowledge and skills with young people. This is particularly true of agencies funded by our tax dollars like the Forest Service, Fish & Wildlife, and National Parks. When I was in the public school classroom, I partnered with Menasha

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December 3, 2014 by: Eva Varga

Boom Bags – A Fun Strategy to Review Material

Sometime ago, I dropped by a middle school to visit a friend and former colleague. While there, I observed her students working in pairs to compete for points as they reviewed material for an upcoming exam. I was captivated by how enthusiastic the students were and how engaged they were in the activity. Boom Bags, as she called them, are an excellent strategy for reviewing material prior to an

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October 6, 2014 by: Eva Varga

Better Chinese: Opening the Door to Mandarin Fluency

We first started using Better Chinese curriculum when my five-year old daughter expressed an interest in learning to speak Chinese. At the time, it was the only curricula that I could find that was aimed at the English speaker. As I don’t speak or read Chinese myself, this was critical. I wanted something that be easy to follow for me but fun and interactive for

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August 8, 2009 by: Eva Varga

Sons of Norway

Years ago, after writing a paper for a college  history class about Norwegian Americans, I became familiar with a fraternal organization called Sons of Norway.  I joined and though I wasn’t an active member, I enjoyed reading the Viking magazine that arrived in my mailbox each month and I dreamed of someday traveling to my ancestral homeland. As a parent, I want the best for

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July 25, 2009 by: Eva Varga

Creativity & Nature Study

 Shortly after I started homeschooling, I came across a wonderful activity that we now incorporate into our curriculum regularly.  With the popularity of new technological gadgets, many people are familiar (to varying degrees) with Geocaching.  Fewer, however, are familiar with Letterboxing.       Letterboxing is an intriguing pastime that combines navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a fun outdoor quest. Letterboxers hide small, weatherproof boxes in

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