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DISCOVER THE JOY OF ICE PAINTING!
Have you ever had those days when you are inside with your child and you need something to keep them busy? Ice painting is an easy and...
Karen Bartgis
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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SIMPLE STUDY HACKS!
Completing assignments, special lessons and studying doesn’t have to be an arduous task. These simple study hacks are easy to implement...
Karen Bartgis
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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TIPS FOR GREAT HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
Many homeschooling parents are opting for a four day school week with the fifth day designated for a homeschool field trip. Homeschool...
Karen Bartgis
Nov 3, 20221 min read
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HEALTHY HOMESCHOOLING
Now that your child is homeschooling, you might find there is a tendency to snack more during the day. The USDA Economic Research Service...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Oct 25, 20222 min read
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HOMESCHOOLING FOR A MILITARY FAMILY
Homeschooling for a military family has many benefits. The family can face many challenges such as moving frequently, one parent or...
Karen Bartgis
Oct 18, 20222 min read
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MATH SKILLS YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO KNOW
Many children and adults often question the need for acquiring math skills. Math skills help us have better problem solving skills. Our...
Karen Bartgis
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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GET MOVING ON THOSE PE CREDITS
Now that you’re homeschooling, how does your child earn credits for physical education? Here are some creative ways to handle logging PE...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Sep 28, 20222 min read
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SELF-CARE FOR HOMESCHOOL PARENTS
Now that you are homeschooling, you may find your days to be more hectic than usual. You may be faced with more questions from your...

Adirondack Learning Academy
Sep 21, 20222 min read
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SPELLING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE CHALLENGING
Real world application of words or spelling dictation is a wonderful way to teach spelling to your child. With this method, you say the...
Karen Bartgis
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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ADIRONDACK LEARNING ACADEMY - MORE THAN JUST ONLINE LEARNING
Our First Online Activity Of the Year - Invention Convention! For our first homeschool community online activity, our students had to...
Karen Bartgis
Sep 14, 20223 min read
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THE DO’S OF HOMESCHOOLING
As we begin this homeschool year, we at Adirondack Learning Academy would like to share several tips for our new parents (and returning...
Karen Bartgis
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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HOMESCHOOLING: NOT AS MANY HOURS AS YOU THINK
At Adirondack Learning Academy, we are often asked about the number of hours students should spend on their coursework. Many parents...
Karen Bartgis
Sep 7, 20222 min read
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NOTE - TAKING: A MULTISENSORY APPROACH
Conventional note-taking can be very much like taking dictation or like mundane copywork. Newer methods offer a multisensory approach to...
Karen Bartgis
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS BEGINS WITH EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
As we know, homeschooling continues to rise! With it being viewed as more mainstream, the myths surrounding homeschooling are vanishing....
Karen Bartgis
Aug 17, 20222 min read
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3,2,1, GO!!!....THE HOMESCHOOL YEAR IS OFF TO A START!
Setting the tone at the start of the homeschool year will set the pace for the rest of this academic year. Start the year off organized...
Karen Bartgis
Aug 15, 20222 min read
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TEACHING THE ALPHABET. IT’S AS EASY AS ABC!
Learning the alphabet is an essential part of your child’s early education. Teaching the alphabet to your kindergartner can be fun and...
Karen Bartgis
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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WHY HOMESCHOOL A CHILD WITH DYSLEXIA?
Students with dyslexia present with unique learning strengths and abilities, however, they also present with challenges when it comes to...
Karen Bartgis
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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HOMESCHOOLING TEENS WITH AUTISM
Traditional schooling can be challenging and frustrating for not only teens with autism but also for their families. Homeschooling...
Karen Bartgis
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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Homeschooling Through The Mid-Year Slump
Are you finding it hard to rev up again after the extended winter holiday break? If so, here are 5 tips to regain momentum. Plan. Do...
Karen Bartgis
Jan 19, 20222 min read
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PREPARING YOUR HOMESCHOOLER FOR THE SAT
Many colleges have dropped the SAT as a requirement for admission, however, there are still colleges that want those SAT scores and...
Karen Bartgis
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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