Archive for May, 2008

Solving Algebra Word Problems

Posted on May 31, 2008. Filed under: Algebra | Tags: , , , |

I wrote out the following guide to help my older kids solve simple algebraic word problems.

Algebra Word
Problem Getting Started Quick Guide

After reading the problem all the way through:

1. 1. Set your variable to be what you are looking for (what you are
asked to solve for in some cases ). (WRITE IT OUT)
a. Example: The question [...]

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Left and Right

Posted on May 14, 2008. Filed under: Islamic Studies, Preschool |

I was just thinking about how teaching our children about Islam naturally can help them in non Islamic matters as well.
I was sitting down with my preschooler and asked him which was his right hand. He lifted up his right hand. Then of course it turned into a little game and I asked him [...]

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Science Resources

Posted on May 1, 2008. Filed under: Science | Tags: , , , , , |

We’ve never really studied science formally, just a little here and there, but as my older kids are getting older, I wanted to try to tackle that subject.
So I have been surfing the net and found lots of free science resources including really neat online textbooks, worksheets, games, free curriculum, science recipes and more. You [...]

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