Teacher Tips and Tricks Blog

Welcome back to the Happy Hive Homeschool’s product review series. We have a middle school / High school Math resource for you today. This area of homeschooling is often a challenge for parents as the math gets beyond what we are comfortable with, or what we remember. Finding support and supplements is a good way to keep our learners on track. Today we are going to look at one such line of curriculum that can help do just that.This Boom Deck™ includes 30 multiple choice questions for finding the …

Matthew Forman - ELA in Middle SchoolIn this world crisis, there has been a lot of understandable panic and rampant fear that we have face.  From shortages of bread and dairy products, to medical devices, to - NO! SAY IT AIN'T SO! - toilet paper.  Some, obviously, much more serious than others.  What there has been no shortage of, however, is the willingness, caring and love that teachers around the world have shown to their students, their students' families, their administr …

Families all across the United States, and many other countries have been thrown into "homeschooling" as a result of our response to the Covid-19 virus. Homeschooling, School at Home, Distance Learning... the goals remain the same. Provide children with quality educational materials so they continue to have the opportunity to learn. Parents are called upon to partner with teachers more than ever to educate their own children.Whatever you call it, we are all now homeschooling in one way shape or …

The first day of each school year, for both teachers and students, is generally a bag of mixed emotions. These emotions can range from excitement, nerves, questions, expectations, surprise, relief (mostly for the parents!) and more. Calming all the emotions comes from over preparation for that all-important first day of school.After combing through multiple resources looking for the elusive list of ‘Must-Do’s’ to create a meaningful first day of school, I’ve come to the conclusion that there are …

The school is over, and some of you are mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausted. Teaching is a rewarding and stressful profession. You have spent your days nurturing and teaching children that are both yours and someone else's. Now it's time for a break. Here are some tips to help you recharge this summer.ReflectTake some time to think about what you learned this past year. Did you and your students improve? In what areas? The school year is so busy it's possible you haven't taken …