Shalam, Tazamach Homeschooling Academy Community!  As we embark on our journey of educating and empowering our children at home, it's essential to arm ourselves with knowledge and understanding of the homeschooling laws and regulations in our area. By navigating these legal requirements with confidence, we can ensure that our homeschooling experience is not only enriching but also legally compliant. So let's dive in and explore some guidance and resources to help us navigate the homeschooling landscape with ease and assurance. 1. Know Your State's / Province’s Homeschooling Laws:   ..read more

Tazamach Homeschooling Academy is dedicated to so-called Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Families. It is very important that our children know their true culture. It is very important for our children to see themselves in the people who are educating them. It is very important for our children to have a safe learning environment. Our Programs run year-round and our culture is woven through all of our programs and courses.  April is the first month of each program and March is the last month of each program.  Each program consists of 3 years. Your enrollment has flexible start dates ..read more

Shalam, Tazamach Homeschooling Academy Community! As we embark on this beautiful journey of educating and empowering our children, one thing's for sure: organization is key! Today, let's dive into some practical tips and storage solutions for keeping our homeschooling supplies, books, and materials organized and easily accessible. Because let's face it, a clutter-free space leads to a stress-free mind, and that's exactly what we need to cultivate a thriving learning environment for our little ones. 1. Designate a Dedicated Space:    First things first, designate a specific area ..read more

Shalam! For children between the ages of 3 and 6 years old, hands-on activities can still be highly engaging and beneficial for their learning and development. Here are some ideas: 1. Building and Construction: - Provide building blocks, Legos, or magnetic tiles and encourage children to use their creativity to construct structures. - Introduce tools such as hammers, screws, and nuts to engage in simple woodworking or DIY projects. 2. Arts and Crafts: - Offer a variety of art supplies like crayons, markers, colored pencils, paints, and different types of paper for children to explore and crea ..read more

Shalam , Tazamach Homeschooling Academy Community!  As a homeschooling mom who has been on this incredible journey for several years, I've learned that success and organization are not just lofty ideals but attainable goals. Today, I want to share with you the 10 habits that have proven to be essential for highly successful and organized homeschooling families. Let's dive in! 1. Establish a Daily Routine:    Successful homeschooling families understand the importance of structure. Create a daily routine that includes set times for lessons, breaks, and extracurricular activ ..read more

Shalam! For children between the ages of 6 and 9 years old, hands-on activities can continue to enhance their learning and exploration. Here are some ideas: 1. Science Experiments: - Conduct simple science experiments such as creating a volcano eruption using baking soda and vinegar, making slime using household ingredients, or growing plants from seeds. - Explore the concepts of buoyancy by making boats out of different materials and testing their floating capacities. - Investigate the properties of magnets by performing experiments with different objects and observing their magnetic interac ..read more

Shalam! For children between the ages of 12 and 15 years old, hands-on activities can foster their curiosity and engage them in more advanced learning experiences. Here are some ideas: 1. Science Experiments: - Encourage them to conduct complex science experiments at home, such as investigating chemical reactions or studying the effects of variables on plants or microorganisms. 2. Maker Projects: - Encourage them to engage in maker projects where they can design and build things using various materials. This could include woodworking, electronics, or 3D printing. 3. Coding and Programming ..read more

Shalam! For children aged 9-12 years old, there are plenty of screenless activities that can keep them engaged and entertained while promoting creativity, social interaction, and critical thinking skills. Here are some ideas: 1. Reading: Encourage their love for reading by providing a wide variety of books and allowing them to choose the genres they enjoy most. Consider setting up a cozy reading corner or suggesting a book club with friends. 2. Outdoor Exploration: Foster their adventurous spirit by encouraging outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, nature walks, or bird watching. They ca ..read more

The science of reading refers to the interdisciplinary field of research that aims to understand the cognitive, linguistic, and neural processes involved in reading comprehension and development. It combines insights from various disciplines such as psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, neuroscience, and education to investigate how humans acquire, process, and comprehend written language. Scientists studying the science of reading explore factors like phonological awareness (knowledge of sounds and their corresponding letters), decoding (ability to sound out words), vocabulary develop ..read more

The program pathway to reading refers to the various stages and steps that children typically progress through during their literacy development. While the specific details may vary, here is a general outline of the pathway: 1. Pre-Reading: - This stage focuses on developing foundational skills necessary for reading. It includes activities such as building phonological awareness (recognizing sounds in spoken language) and developing vocabulary and comprehension through exposure to language. 2. Letter Recognition: - Children learn to identify and name individual letters of the alphabet. This s ..read more