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Homeschool Curriculum by Teaching Style

Homeschool Curriculum by Teaching Style

Choosing a homeschool curriculum is one of the biggest decisions for homeschool families. There are many different homeschooling styles and even more homeschool curriculum providers. So, how do you know which homeschool syle and curriculum is best for your family? Hands-On Homeschooling Curriculum from The Crafty Classroom Choosing the best program for your goals and family learning style is the best way to ensure success. Here is a simple guide to homeschool curriculum by style to help you find the perfect one for you! Charlotte Mason Homeschool Curriculum Focuses on living books, nature study, and narration for assessment. The Gentle...

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Handwritten Donor Thank You Notes In A Virtual World

Handwritten Donor Thank You Notes In A Virtual World

In my prior life as Founder and Executive Director of Girlstart – a nonprofit empowering girls in math science, engineering and technology – we used inexpensive digital printing to send donors Valentine’s and Thanksgiving postcards. We also had pre-printed customized thank-you card stationery for girls to write donor thank you messages inside, or we’d print a close-up picture of a student and paste it inside with a heartfelt message. Fast forward to today. You may be working from home without access to whatever stationery you have at the office. If your programs have gone virtual it may not be easy...

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Chinese Numbers – Your Go-to Guide for Counting in Chinese from 0 – 100+

Chinese Numbers – Your Go-to Guide for Counting in Chinese from 0 – 100+

  Are you ready to explore Chinese numbers 1-100 and beyond? Read this article, and you’ll have a solid knowledge of counting in Chinese. Today, I’ll teach you all numbers in Chinese, from 1 to 10, 10 to 100, and I’ll also include thousands and millions. And if you’re interested in a little bonus, I’ll talk a bit about words for measurements in Chinese too. Also, let’s not forget we need to learn how to say “Chinese numerals” first. So here it is: 中文数字 (zhōngwén shùzì) - “Chinese numerals” / ”Chinese numbers”. Ok, so now, are you ready to start?...

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Cadillac reveals the Lyriq, its new long-range electric SUV

Cadillac reveals the Lyriq, its new long-range electric SUV

The Cadillac Lyriq is the first battery EV to use General Motors' new 3rd-generation EV platform. [credit: Cadillac ] On Thursday night, Cadillac unveiled a new SUV, the Lyriq. It's the brand's first battery electric vehicle, and the first vehicle to use General Motors' new BEV3 platform and Ultium battery technology, which is set to spawn 22 new BEVs across the company's range of brands between now and 2023. Cadillac isn't spilling all the beans about the Lyriq just yet, but it did share some info with Ars ahead of the livestream launch. The headline figures are a range of...

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A Simple and Accurate BMR Calculator (and How to Use It)

A Simple and Accurate BMR Calculator (and How to Use It)

Just looking for an accurate BMR calculator and nothing else? Here ya go: What unit would you like to use? Imperial (lb) Metric (kg) What's your gender? Male Female How much do you weigh? (in lb) How tall are you? (in ft/in) How old are you? (in years) Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is . . . Not sure what a BMR calculator is, why you need it, or how to use it to lose or gain weight? Read on! Key Takeaways BMR stands for basal metabolic rate and is the average amount of calories your body requires to keep...

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