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Must-Have Supplies for 7th Graders During Virtual Learning

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I am a freak for new school supplies. Something about the stores pulling out all of their office supplies in preparation feels like a fresh start to me. But this year, school supply lists are going to look different for 7th-grade students who are preparing for virtual learning.  Converting a home into a classroom takes […]
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60 Best Gift Ideas for 10 Year Old Boys in 2020

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10-year-old boys can be challenging to shop for. Since they are too old for many toys but too young for popular gifts for teens. The great news is, 10-year-old boys have unique interests, and there are thousands of great options available. We have compiled our list of the 60 best gifts for 10-year-old boys in […]
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Helping Verbs That Add Detail to You Writing

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As writers and students, understanding how to correctly use words is key to conveying your message to your readers. Verbs are a large, overarching part of speech that has many features to help writers perfectly capture their thoughts. Helping verbs, or auxiliary verbs, are another verb that helps (See what I did there?) extend a sentence’s meaning. […]
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Long Words in English: 25 of the Most Challenging Words

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Any quick search will reveal some staggering pieces of data for you about words in the English language. The most recent record shows that there are over 170,000 words in the English language. This doesn’t include the 50,000 words that are now considered obsolete. The average native English speaking adult knows over 35,000 words. Native […]
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Cognates in English: History and Application

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My husband called me this evening on his way to work and let me know that he had been in a car accident. Thankfully, everybody is okay, but the car is a little banged up. Now, if we were in Mexico, and he had been involved in a fender-bender, he would’ve still called me, and […]
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What are Verbs? A Guide to the Most Active Part of Speech

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The English language functions through the use of various parts of speech. This list includes nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. But what are verbs? Are those essential to writing? The short answer is, yes, verbs are a crucial part of speech that you cannot ignore in writing. Just like you add sugar to cookies and expect […]
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Family Words: A Complete List of Words

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Families are dynamic, and many people make a family unique. It’s no surprise there are a lot of family words that can be used to describe members. Here is a complete list that can be used to describe the different people who make a family unique. Family Words Defined A traditional family has a father, […]
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Contractions in English: How to Use Them

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Contractions are so common that most of us don’t even realize that we’re using them. Since we’re a culture that thrives on efficiency, when two people are speaking to each other, we expect them to use contractions to move the conversation forward. Remember the scene in Zootopia where the sloths are moving so slowly that […]
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School Enrollment Requirements: Making an Easy Transition

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Enrolling a child into a new school can be a stressful process without proper planning. Whether you are enrolling your child into a public, charter, or private school, you will be required to submit official documentation. School enrollment requirements vary from state-to-state, district-to-district, and from public to private school. It is important to consult the […]
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Daily Homeschool Schedule: Preschool

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Introduction Developing a consistent routine for your preschooler at home will encourage the formation of smart habits and skills as they grow! Though it may seem unrealistic to hold your child to a schedule, creating a predictable plan for their day will reduce their stress, help them feel comfortable and secure, and improve their attention […]

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