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January 19, 2017 by Amy

Using Minecraft to Inspire Your Child’s Writing

Using Minecraft to Inspire Your Child’s Writing

It’s been ages since I first wrote about the educational possibilities using Minecraft. Since then, a wealth of resources have been created to help kids learn everything from coding to history using Minecraft as inspiration. I recently received a comment on my Reading and Writing with Minecraft post and I wanted to share. It’s from […]

November 24, 2015 by Amy

Help Your Child Learn to Code with Minecraft

Help Your Child Learn to Code with Minecraft

Minecraft. They love it. You still aren’t sure they should spending so much time in that other world. With a little creativity and thought, you can easily turn their passion for Minecraft into a productive learning opportunity (that they won’t whine about). From a very young age, my daughter has loved technology. She’s almost 12 now, and when I have […]

July 10, 2014 by Amy

Learning Math with Minecraft and Base 10 Blocks

Learning Math with Minecraft and Base 10 Blocks

My daughter recently discovered that base 10 blocks are perfect for recreating Minecraft structures, people and animals in real life.  She made this discovery while playing with the blocks as a part of a hands-on math lesson, led by her tutor. Note:  She has started working with a tutor because, according to her, I make […]

October 25, 2013 by Amy

Building Communication and Team Work Skills in Minecraft

Building Communication and Team Work Skills in Minecraft

My kids love to share what they have created on Minecraft. They love to talk about what they are working on, get their sister’s opinion, and help each other with new and challenging projects. To wrap up my 10 Days of Learning with Minecraft Series, I’d like to talk about the social and collaborative learning […]

October 24, 2013 by Amy

Building with Redstone: Minecraft Engineering

Building with Redstone: Minecraft Engineering

Building with redstone is an advanced concept in Minecraft. After mining redstone underground, the dust can be used to create wires that carry power. This enables players to build a wide range of machines and powered structures, from gates and trap doors to elevators and pressure plates. Building and designing machines requires a solid understanding […]

October 23, 2013 by Amy

The Wonders of the World – A Minecraft Study

This is day 8 of my homeschooling with Minecraft series.   To catch up on previous topics including math, reading, science and  even Shakespeare, see 10 Days of Learning with Minecraft. Have you explored the Wonders of the World with your child yet? This is a fun way to  bring a little history and architecture to […]

October 22, 2013 by Amy

Exploring Art with Minecraft

Exploring Art with Minecraft

My 6 year-old daughter is sitting next to me at the kitchen table. She’s playing Minecraft on her iPod and showing me all of the different animals she has in the game.  She’s knows that I’m working on a Minecraft series  and thinks it’s awesome. Every so often she takes a screen shot of something […]

October 21, 2013 by Amy

Exploring Science with Minecraft

Exploring Science with Minecraft

Physics, geology and engineering.  Earth science and agriculture.  The list of science topics that can be explored using Minecraft is long and filled with possibilities. In this post you’ll find a  ideas and resources to help you get started. Follow your child’s interest whenever possible and let them run with it! Provide opportunities for them […]

October 18, 2013 by Amy

Learning Shakespeare with Minecraft?

Learning Shakespeare with Minecraft?

I know what you’re thinking. “She’s really lost it now. How can kids learn about Shakespeare while playing Minecraft?” I haven’t lost it. At least I hope not! In case you are new here, I’m raising a few actresses at our house. We’re currently learning about Shakespeare for a possible upcoming performance. Why not extend […]

October 15, 2013 by Amy

Minecraft History Project – Ideas and Lesson Plan

Minecraft History Project – Ideas and Lesson Plan

History can be fascinating. It can also be painfully dull when reduced to names, dates and events. Using a Minecraft based  project to explore a historical period in depth can bring back the excitement and bring on the learning. Getting started with a Minecraft History Project Pick a topic. What is your child interested in […]

October 14, 2013 by Amy

A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Minecraft Learning

A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Minecraft Learning

Your child is absorbed, consumed, obsessed with Minecraft. You’re worried. Are they spending too much time on this game? Are they getting anything useful or educational out of it, or are they just having a good time? Whether your kids know it or not, they are learning from Minecraft. You can help expand their learning […]

October 13, 2013 by Amy

10 Days of Learning with Minecraft

10 Days of Learning with Minecraft

Every time you turn around, your child is absorbed. On the iPod, on the computer or on their gaming console, they’re deeply involved with Minecraft. They talk about it daily. “Look Mom, that building looks just like the one I built in Minecraft,” remarked my daughter as we were doing errands around town. She dreams […]

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Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

Little High, Little Low {The Trials of a Sugar Addict}

The following post is a flashback, written shortly after I was diagnosed with Lyme and put on a restricted diet. Years later,  I’m still on it. I’m still dealing with Lyme. A true addict, I’m still craving the sweet stuff. A few things are essential to my happy survival. They are faith, hope, love and until […]

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16 Hours in Lake Placid

16 Hours in Lake Placid

This is the story of  a wedding, a road trip and finding direction. We set out at the crack of dawn to drive north on a damp icky September morning. It was actually 9:30, but it felt earlier because it was Saturday. We were on our way to a wedding, in Lake Placid. ON Lake […]

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7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

7 Colleges for Homeschooled, Unschooled and Self-Directed Learners

  I began researching colleges last year, when my daughter began her Freshman year of homeschooling high school. Does that sound a bit early? I feel that the more I know about college requirements for homeschooled students, the more effectively I can prepare my daughter for the admissions process. I think as a homeschool parent, it’s essential to know all the options available. […]

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6 Homeschool Art Projects Your Kids Will Love

6 Homeschool Art Projects Your Kids Will Love

Art is a nation’s most precious heritage. For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to others the inner vision which guides us as a nation. And where there is no vision, the people perish.” Lyndon Johnson, on signing into existence the National Endowment on the Arts As I […]

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