Teaching with a Twist

How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus Outbreak – Questions & Answers

With sudden school closures, many parents have decided to continue their children’s education at home for the remainder of the school year. Overnight, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has transformed thousands of families from being in the public education system, to being left on their own to figure out how to keep …

Chore Chart Ideas for Kids – Best System I Found to Keep a Clean House!

How I Discovered a Cleaning System for Kids… that Works! I always thought of myself as a tidy person…that is until my four children came along. They were like little spinning tornados of mess! As a mom, you can probably relate to this common problem and have tried many different …

Pet Math Budget Challenge – Free Math Printable Game for Kids! (Grades 3-5)

Fun Real-Life Math Activity – Teaches Kids The Cost Of Pet Ownership Most parents will agree, children don’t have a clue about how much it costs to own a pet…much less multiple pets! The yearly dollar amount can be in the hundreds or even thousands when you consider food, grooming, …

Multiplication Flashcards Not Working? Try Memorizing The Times Tables This Way!

The invention of Times Tales first came about out of sheer necessity. It all started with a frustrated mom (me!) and her two sons (ages 7 and 9) in what seemed like an endless loop of multiplication flashcard drills. After about 20 minutes, my boys would appear to have their …

Put This ONE Thing On Your To-Do List For Your 3rd Grader! (SPOILER – It’s 3rd Grade Math Facts!)

TOO MANY THINGS! The list of things you should do to support your children academically is endless. Reading, spelling words, math facts, star student posters, science projects, book reports – I could go on forever. Some of these items just don’t get done while others get done with mediocre results. …

Times Tables Trouble? Try this Technique to Easily Memorize Upper Multiplication Tables

A Breakthrough Method for Children to Master the Times Tables… That Works! If your child is not able to master their times tables, no matter how much time they spend on flashcards and drills, this new memorization technique just might be the solution to your multiplication woes. Times Tales is …