Research Parent
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I am in the process of earning my Master of Education degree and California teacher's license for secondary science (physics). As a Stanford Graduate student, I worked as a teacher's assistant for a number of engineering classes. While a Caltech undergraduate, I worked as a counselor for their Freshman Summer Institute and a K-12 tutor for the children of Caltech staff. I also volunteered as a tutor at the local children's shelter. For the past 13 years, I have homeschooled my own 4 children. I also have over a decade of work experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry.
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Coding a LEGO Maze - An Offline Coding Activity
This Coding a LEGO Maze activity is a great way to introduce children to basic programming concepts WITHOUT using a computer. As the children guide their character through these LEGO mazes using the hands-on material, they will start to think like a computer programmer. There are four levels of difficulty. The most basic level encourages even the youngest children to switch their reference frame…a difficult, but important skill. By the most advanced level, children are introduced to for loops, w
4th - 7th
Computer Science - Technology
Ancient Egyptian Mythology Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 16 gods and goddesses of Ancient Egyptian mythology in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games. Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description • split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other •
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Relative Sizes of Planets
This free downloadable features the 8 major planets scaled to show their relative size illustrating how much bigger the gas giants are than the terrestrial planets (including Earth). Kids can use this hands-on astronomy activity to learn the names of the planets as well as their order from the sun. See http://researchparent.com/relative-sizes-of-planets/ for more details on how to use this printable.
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Astronomy
Dinosaur Cards
These trading card style dinosaur cards feature information about 12 of the most commonly known dinosaurs including their size relative to humans. Inspired by Montessori nomenclature cards, these 5-part cards can be used for independent study by matching the smaller cards, using the large control cards to check for accuracy. They can also be used for a memory-style matching game. See http://researchparent.com/dinosaur-cards-and-lap-book/ for a free corresponding lapbook and more details on how
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Archaeology
Ancient Egypt Definition Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 12 vocabulary words related to Ancient Egypt in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games. Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description • split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other • split c
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Fifth Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of 5th grade math quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for 5th grade summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Fifth Grade Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 5th grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersWord ProblemsGraphs, Charts, & TablesGeometryFractionsDeci
5th
Decimals, Fractions, Math
CCSS
5.MD.A.1
, 5.MD.B.2
, 5.MD.C.3
+39
Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games Bundle
By purchasing this bundle, you SAVE 20% off the price of each individual product!This bundle includes these 4 sets of matching cards and games: • Ancient Egypt Definition Matching Cards and Games• Ancient Egyptian Historical Figure Matching Cards and Games• Ancient Egyptian Monument Matching Cards and Games• Ancient Egyptian Mythology Matching Cards and GamesHelp kids learn 52 terms related to Ancient Egypt in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards t
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Algebra 1 Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of Algebra 1 quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for Algebra 1 summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Algebra 1 Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 7th grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersCalculationsWord Problems - ReviewGraphs, Charts, & TablesInequal
8th - 10th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
HSA-SSE.A.1
, HSA-SSE.A.1a
, HSA-SSE.A.1b
+33
Sixth Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of 6th grade math quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for 6th grade summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Sixth Grade Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 6th grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersWord ProblemsGraphs, Charts, & TablesGeometryFractionsRati
6th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.G.A.1
, 6.G.A.2
, 6.G.A.3
+46
Fourth Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of 4th grade math quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for 4th grade summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Fourth Grade Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 4th grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersWord ProblemsGraphs, Charts, & TablesTimeGeometryFraction
4th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
4.MD.A.1
, 4.MD.A.2
, 4.MD.A.3
+35
Seventh Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of 7th grade math quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for 7th grade summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Seventh Grade Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 7th grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersWord ProblemsGraphs, Charts, & TablesFractionsGeometry -
7th - 8th
Geometry, Math
CCSS
7.G.B.4
, 7.G.B.5
, 7.G.B.6
+35
Solar System Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 24 vocabulary words related to our Solar System in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games. The packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description • split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other • split cards featuring the term on one half and the definition on the other •
4th - 7th
Anatomy, Science
Ancient Egyptian Monument Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn about 12 famous monuments in Ancient Egypt in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games. Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description • split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other • split car
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Paleontology Cards
This set of 12 cards features vocabulary words relevant to the field of paleontology such as fossil, plesiosaur, extinction, and coprolite. Kids can use these cards for self-corrected, independent learning or as part of a multi-player, memory-style matching game. See http://researchparent.com/paleontology-cards/ for a free version and more details on using these cards.
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Archaeology
World Zoology Cards
This set of 28 cards features 4 animals from each of the 7 continents including information such as their diet and conservation status. Montessori-inspired, kids can use these 5-part cards for independent study by matching the smaller cards and using the larger control card to self-correct. Alternatively, they can be used in a multi-player, memory-style matching game. When combined with a world map, these cards can also be used to learn geography. See http://researchparent.com/world-zoology-card
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Biology, Geography
20 Historical Figures Worth Knowing
This set of cards features 20 influential figures from world history that all kids should be familiar with such as Julius Caesar, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Montessori-inspired, these 5-part cards can be used for independent study by matching the pictures to the written text or the names of the individuals to their biographical information using control cards for self-correction. Alternatively, these cards can be used in a multi-player, memory-style matching game.
Not Specific
World History
Ancient Egyptian Historical Figure Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 12 historical figures from Ancient Egypt in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games. Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description • split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other • split cards
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Third Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of 3rd grade math quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for 3rd grade summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Third Grade Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 3rd grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersWord ProblemsPatterns & SequencesGraphs, Charts, & TablesT
3rd
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
, 3.MD.A.2
, 3.MD.B.3
+32
Second Grade Minimalist Math Curriculum
Want to cover ALL of 2nd grade math quickly and efficiently? These 36 worksheets can be used for 2nd grade summer math review, to identify areas of weakness, or as a complete homeschool curriculum! Traditional math curricula can be overwhelming. This Second Grade Minimalist Math curriculum contains 36 worksheets each with 10 problems covering the broad spectrum of 2nd grade mathematical concepts. Math Topics IncludedUnderstanding NumbersWord ProblemsSpatial SenseGeometryPatterns & SequencesUni
2nd
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.MD.A.1
, 2.MD.B.6
, 2.MD.C.7
+19
Rhyming Wheels
These rhyming wheels are the perfect way to encourage new readers to blend sounds together in order to read simple words. The child spins the wheel, then tries to figure out what object is underneath the flaps by reading the word. See http://researchparent.com/rhyming-wheels/ for a free version and more details on how to use this product.
PreK - K
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
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About the store
Experience
I am in the process of earning my Master of Education degree and California teacher's license for secondary science (physics). As a Stanford Graduate student, I worked as a teacher's assistant for a number of engineering classes. While a Caltech undergraduate, I worked as a counselor for their Freshman Summer Institute and a K-12 tutor for the children of Caltech staff. I also volunteered as a tutor at the local children's shelter. For the past 13 years, I have homeschooled my own 4 children. I also have over a decade of work experience as an engineer in the aerospace industry.
Teaching style
As a lifelong learner, I believe education should be enjoyable. I create resources for efficient learning so that kids can master necessary concepts and ideas quickly while leaving time for more meaningful learning experiences. I believe kids learn best when they are able to make connections on their own. I love creating fun, hands-on learning material that allows children to interact with educational topics.
Awards & shining teacher moments
<ul><li>Stanford Graduate Fellowship</li>
<li>National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship</li>
<li>Stanford Dean's Doctoral Diversity Fellowship</li>
<li>Caltech Upper Class Merit Award</li></ul>
My own education history
<ul><li>PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University)</li>
<li>Masters in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University)</li>
<li>Bachelors in Engineering and Applied Science (California Institute of Technology)</li>
<li>Masters of Education (WGU, expected Nov. 2023)</li></ul>
Additional biographical information
I created the blog <a href="http://researchparent.com">Research Parent</a> as a free resource for parents and teachers that provides quality, hands-on, educational material for kids of all ages. Visit the site for lots more downloadable learning tools, science and robotics experiments, book lists for kids, and other ideas to make learning fun. I provide exclusive content and early acceess to the educational material I create to <a href="https://patreon.com/ResearchParent">Patreon members</a>. Thank you for your support!
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