Teaching Modern Minds

It’s that time of year again .

has officially started! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to enjoy the time away from the usual schedule. But… less crowded schedules doesn’t have to equal leveling up on your couch potato/ screen zombie status. Encouraging young learners to take control of their learning in their free time assists with healthier learning habits. Let your young learner delve into some learning experiences that they can take control of teaching themselves.

I ❤️fresh air & mountains & time with loved ones!!

It seems that a pattern is forming. Whenever my son sits down at his laptop to work on schoolwork, our pup 🐶 makes it a point to snuggle close and take a nap. I think 🤔 it’s because it’s one of the few moments when my son actually sits still 😂. Whatever the reason, I’ve noticed it makes adorable photo op moments.

Birthdays can be more than just cake and balloons. They can be fun learning opportunities too. Here are a few suggestions for how to turn, turning a year older into a curated lesson.

Sorry I haven’t been around to post for a while. At the begging of September things in my life started going crazy. The last couple months have been filled with hurricane drama, illness, and the worst of it was loosing a loved one to COVID. These last two months have been rough. Grief, regret, and pain have held me hostage, but I am trying to get back to being me. Hopefully, I have gotten to the point that I can be present here again, and we can continue enjoying our learning journeys.

Our word of the week is "auspicious". Start with introducing the word to your young learner. Use markers, pens, or dry erase markers to write the word down on an index card, dry erase board, or mirror (just make sure the new vocabulary word and definition are somewhere visible).

1) Say the word the first time in your regular tone and speaking pace. Next, slow the word down to emphasize the syllables. Then, have them repeat the word back to you. Try not to get too caught up on pronunciation the first go 'round.
(Check out this link for examples of how to identify and count syllables https://www.howmanysyllables.com/howtocountsyllables)

2) Don't make it a task. Instead, be the example. Be conscious of modeling the use of the word throughout the week.

3) Play vocabulary games during the week to help strengthen the comprehension of the word.

4) Be encouraging! Learning something new is bound to come with stumbling blocks. Be prepared to encourage your young learner to keep trying. Congratulate them for their successes along the way.

5) Have fun! Challenge them to do such things as saying the word three times fast, make a nonsensical alliteration, sing the word, or make a dance to the syllables.

6) Check back here every Sunday for a new word!

Our word of the week is "studious". Start with introducing the word to your young learner. Use markers, pens, or dry erase markers to write the word down on an index card, dry erase board, or mirror (just make sure the new vocabulary word and definition are somewhere visible).

1) Say the word the first time in your regular tone and speaking pace. Next, slow the word down to emphasize the syllables. Then, have them repeat the word back to you. Try not to get too caught up on pronunciation the first go 'round.
(Check out this link for examples of how to identify and count syllables https://www.howmanysyllables.com/howtocountsyllables)

2) Don't make it a task. Instead, be the example. Be conscious of modeling the use of the word throughout the week.

3) Play vocabulary games during the week to help strengthen the comprehension of the word.

4) Be encouraging! Learning something new is bound to come with stumbling blocks. Be prepared to encourage your young learner to keep trying. Congratulate them for their successes along the way.

5) Have fun! Challenge them to do such things as saying the word three times fast, make a nonsensical alliteration, sing the word, or make a dance to the syllables.

6) Check back here every Sunday for a new word!

Our word of the week is "xenophile". Start with introducing the word to your young learner. Use markers, pens, or dry erase markers to write the word down on an index card, dry erase board, or mirror (just make sure the new vocabulary word and definition are somewhere visible).

1) Say the word the first time in your regular tone and speaking pace. Next, slow the word down to emphasize the syllables. Then, have them repeat the word back to you. Try not to get too caught up on pronunciation the first go 'round.
(Check out this link for examples of how to identify and count syllables https://www.howmanysyllables.com/howtocountsyllables)

2) Don't make it a task. Instead, be the example. Be conscious of modeling the use of the word throughout the week.

3) Play vocabulary games during the week to help strengthen the comprehension of the word.

4) Be encouraging! Learning something new is bound to come with stumbling blocks. Be prepared to encourage your young learner to keep trying. Congratulate them for their successes along the way.

5) Have fun! Challenge them to do such things as saying the word three times fast, make a nonsensical alliteration, sing the word, or make a dance to the syllables.

6) Check back here every Sunday for a new word!

Our word of the week is "opulent". Start with introducing the word to your young learner. Use markers, pens, or dry erase markers to write the word down on an index card, dry erase board, or mirror (just make sure the new vocabulary word and definition are somewhere visible).

1) Say the word the first time in your regular tone and speaking pace. Next, slow the word down to emphasize the syllables. Then, have them repeat the word back to you. Try not to get too caught up on pronunciation the first go 'round.
(Check out this link for examples of how to identify and count syllables https://www.howmanysyllables.com/howtocountsyllables)

2) Don't make it a task. Instead, be the example. Be conscious of modeling the use of the word throughout the week.

3) Play vocabulary games during the week to help strengthen the comprehension of the word.

4) Be encouraging! Learning something new is bound to come with stumbling blocks. Be prepared to encourage your young learner to keep trying. Congratulate them for their successes along the way.

5) Have fun! Challenge them to do such things as saying the word three times fast, make a nonsensical alliteration, sing the word, or make a dance to the syllables.

6) Check back here every Sunday for a new word!

Our word of the week is "advantageous". Start with introducing the word to your young learner. Use markers, pens, or dry erase markers to write the word down on an index card, dry erase board, or mirror (just make sure the new vocabulary word and definition are somewhere visible).

1) Say the word the first time in your regular tone and speaking pace. Next, slow the word down to emphasize the syllables. Then, have them repeat the word back to you. Try not to get too caught up on pronunciation the first go 'round.
(Check out this link for examples of how to identify and count syllables https://www.howmanysyllables.com/howtocountsyllables)

2) Don't make it a task. Instead, be the example. Be conscious of modeling the use of the word throughout the week.

3) Play vocabulary games during the week to help strengthen the comprehension of the word.

4) Be encouraging! Learning something new is bound to come with stumbling blocks. Be prepared to encourage your young learner to keep trying. Congratulate them for their successes along the way.

5) Have fun! Challenge them to do such things as saying the word three times fast, make a nonsensical alliteration, sing the word, or make a dance to the syllables.

6) Check back here every Sunday for a new word!

It's a beautiful day to have a beautiful day! How do you include outdoor summer learning?