Recommendations for Learning English (or any other Language)

Here is some great advice on learning English. It is also great input for approaching learning any other language.

101 Ways to Learn English

EC Cartoon

from EC English with permission

C. S. Lewis on Teaching

"It has always therefore been one of my main endeavours as a teacher to persuade the young that firsthand knowledge is not only more worth acquiring than secondhand knowledge, but is usually much easier and more delightful to acquire." ~ C. S. Lewis

in his introduction to Athanasius: On the Incarnation

Online Resources for Math

As I have stated in other posts, I am constantly looking for online resources that I can use to help me as I improve lesson plans, work with students, and diversify classroom activities.

Here are some Math related websites that I have found useful.

Free Math Worksheets
Has a vast selection of math worksheets that are downloadable in pdf format. The worksheets are easy to use, and there are many of them, so you will always have something for that student who needs just a little extra practice.

Homeschool Math Blog
Has some great explanations on various math problems, and has other great teaching resources.

Practical Money Skills
Has lesson plans that tie in money skills to math.

Planet Orange
Another website that has both lesson plans and worksheets that tie in money skills to math. Very kid friendly as well.


Disclaimer: These recommendations are purely my own, based upon what I
personally have found helpful.

Question: What online Math resources have you found helpful?

EC Cartoon

from EC English with permission

Online Resources for Science

I am always on the lookout for online resources to use to help me as I develop lessons, work with individual students, and attempt to enhance my classroom activities.

Here are some science related websites that I have found useful.

Teach Engineering

Has a great range of lesson plans and activities relating both to math and science subjects.

The Physics Classroom

Has explanations, movies, and practice problems relating to Physics.

Science Lesson Plans

A list of various science lesson plans.

Mr. Taylor's Science

Lesson plans and activities for Physical Science.

Amazing Space

Lesson plans and activities relating to outer space.

The Science Spot

Lesson plans, activities, and ideas for a vast array of science subjects.

Disclaimer: These recommendations are purely my own, based upon what I personally have found helpful.