Think! Think! Think!
Critical thinking is an essential skill for children to learn. As parents and educators, we want children to understand the world, how things are connected, learn to filter constructs through […]
Category: Help with Education
Moments of Wonder
There is such joy in being with a child when they experience something new. I remember the first time our granddaughter saw snow and the utter amazement on her face […]
United States of Socialism-A Book Review for Parents
Amid searching and reading books that might be used for teaching Civics at Covenant Academy, I came across The Land of Fair Play which I discuss in Whatever Happened to […]
Whatever Happened to Civics?
The country seems to be changing and changing fast. The media spreads propaganda that is picked up by ill-informed individuals who perpetuate the message through social media, often without logic […]
How to Assess Kindergarten Readiness
Kindergarten comes quickly! The first day of Kindergarten is filled with excitement and emotion as we launch our little ones off to start formal schooling. One of the greatest measures […]
Help! My Kids are Home all Day
COVID19 has created a time of uncertainty and a paradigm shift for parents. Schools close and suddenly you have the added responsibility of teaching your children at home. If your […]
Three Steps to Reading Readiness
Reading readiness refers to the level of preparedness a child has for formal reading instruction. In preparation for reading, children must develop print awareness, letter recognition, and phonemic awareness. This […]
Prepare for a Successful School Year
Every good teacher knows the importance of establishing procedures and expectations the first day of school. How do the children enter the classroom? Where do they put their backpack? Where […]
Hide God’s Word in Their Heart
Every school day, the students at Covenant Academy recite a pledge to the Bible along with pledges to both the American and Christian flag. The pledge is composed of Scripture, […]
Start School Strong
TEACHING YOUR CHILD Teaching your children at home, whether full or part time, allows you to be involved and influential in their learning. You have an opportunity to develop a […]