There seem to be two basic schools of thought when it comes to setting early academic goals: lofty, rigid goals on one side, and almost none at all on the other. ...
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So, if a rigorous approach can take the joy of learning right out of grammar and a laid-back approach can leave your child at a disadvantage, is there a third option? Yes!...
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Since arriving at NU two years ago, my incredible experience has replaced my many worries concerning social involvement, academic success, and my spiritual life with an overwhelming sense of purpose and belonging....
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As Christians, we are all called to be servants of the Lord God, walking in full obedience to whatever commands He sets before us, including raising our children to honor Him. So, where does homeschooling fit into that picture?...
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When it comes to language arts, there are as many teaching philosophies as there are curriculum options. It’s enough to make any parent’s head spin! ...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So you've chosen to homeschool your child but you're worried that they won't get the same lab experiences that they might get at a public school. As parents, you want the best for your child, and by choosing to homeschool you are in control of all aspects of their learning. But...
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Brain-based education is an approach that draws from the science of how the human brain learns naturally and aligns instructional strategies to support student learning at different stages of the brain’s development....
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The focus at Williamsburg Academy is to grow thinkers, not program robots. The mentors and programs are not focused on just pouring certain facts into your child’s brain through the mind-numbing use of textbooks filled with twaddle....
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I asked the gals behind Well Planned Gal to share their experience with their favorite teacher. Here's what they had to say....
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When we work together, divide tasks by our own gifts and talents, and engage in trade, we become part of an interconnected social “network” so much larger than ourselves. ...
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There will be days when you may also lose it, when that sweet-voiced, kind-hearted mom you want to be takes a hike and there is a frothing badger standing there in her place. It’s a mistake. There’s no doubt about it. She’s not supposed to be here. But all at...
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Many of today’s educational philosophies morphed from taking existing views and putting them together to form a new ideology. However, this was often done by educators who took the time to study and recognize the comprehensive needs of students in their era; they didn’t simply choose the fun and easy...
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After having too many heartbreaking conversations with visiting homeschool families who felt overwhelmed by what they didn’t know about the college admission process, I requested to specifically work with all of our homeschool applicants in order to ease concerns....
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Much of our timidity as moms comes from the fear that we’re missing something. That we don’t have the authority or the skills or the abilities needed to move full throttle ahead in our service to the Lord through our families. ...
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There are qualities that great teachers have that help them make a difference in the life of their students. And while some teaching ability may be innate, many of these qualities can be cultivated....
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