May 2010

curriculum

Five in a Row: Enlarge your Preschooler’s World with Books

by Tsh
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I love the eagerness, innocence, and curiosity of preschoolers. They have so many questions about the world, and their genuine interest in finding out the answers make them ideal candidates as natural learners. Add to this my own daughter’s precociousness and voracious interest in learning to read, and I knew I needed to add a [...]

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a mom's education

Should I Homeschool Or Not? – Part Two

by Misha
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Last month I wrote part one of this article–you are welcome to click here to read it. The decision of whether or not you should homeschool ultimately comes down to one single factor: knowing your child(ren.) I had a special treat on Mother’s Day and as I was enjoying my time alone, another mother I know walked in. [...]

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family time

Grandma, Will You Read to Me: Learning with Extended Family

by Jamie
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One of the most exciting parts of the homeschooling lifestyle is inviting those in our families on the journey with us. Looking back on my childhood I wish I had learned more practical life skills, like cooking and sewing, from those in my family. But I spent most of my days in a school building, [...]

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methods & philosophies

The 7 Keys of Great Teaching in Leadership Education

by Jamie
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Leadership Education, also known as Thomas Jefferson Education, is a philosophy based on the style of education received by great leaders and thinkers throughout history. It centers around principles instead of a specific curriculum, seeks to honor children as individuals instead of teaching them as little adults, and groups childhood education into four phases, which [...]

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a mom's education

Involving Dad in Your Homeschool

by Renee
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If you are like “the average” homeschooling family, one parent is largely responsible for the day-to-day schooling while the other is the primary wage earner. Most often Mom is the one at home overseeing the education while Dad is working outside the home. I don’t think this particular arrangement is ideal, but it is the [...]

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curriculum

Curriculum Choices: Tackling Math

by Jamie
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When it comes to teaching math, some homeschooling mamas and papas have to stifle an inner groan. Many of us had bad experiences with this subject when we were in school, and we’re reluctant to pass on that attitude to our bright-eyed kids. This is why it’s especially important that the math curriculum we choose [...]

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