Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. Simply put, students learn better when they view the learning environment as positive and supportive (Dorman, Aldridge, & Fraser, 2006).

Stop the whining and start the writing! This episode focuses on overcoming reluctance to writing in children of all ages.

Does the thought of teaching your child to read scare you? Have you tried a few lessons and already the whining or the reluctance to do the reading activity has started ? Teaching an emergent reader is one of the most difficult subject area to develop but also the most important. So you might be feeling the pressure. Listen to this Annie Can Homeschool episode to learn for some great advice about teaching an emergent reader.

Have you heard the following in the last couple of weeks? 

“Ugh I can’t do this. I’m not smart.” or “I’m just not good at school stuff.“

Having confidence in ones own learning ability is one of the most influential factors to the entire educational development of a student. Listen to this episode for tips, tricks, and strategies to build confidence in your young learners. 

Want to know how to work from home and homeschool? This is the episode for you. Plus a few of Annie’s favorite resources to supplement any curriculum.

Class is now in session! We're all in this homeschool thing together for the time being. Our first full episode discusses how to get started in this transition in the middle of a global pandemic. I get a chance to introduce myself, why I decided to start homeschooling my own children at the end of 2018, and I share my advice on the best thing you can do right now for you AND your family.

Millions of families are now faced with a reality they never considered before - for the next few months homeschooling is the new normal! You've got questions, concerns, and anxieties about how to educate your children at home. Annie is here to help! With tips and tricks on how to get started and how to enjoy this unique experience she'll also offer encouragement and maybe even a shoulder to cry on with new episodes each week. 

If Annie can homeschool, so can you!