In the Getting Excited years, you can begin to develop an appreciation and enthusiasm for science that will carry your child through some of the more difficult content later on....
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Very young children need to learn all subjects in a natural, easy-going way. Think of how they learned to walk or talk, and use that model for teaching literature as well. Lots of fun and lots of praise!...
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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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Part of the beauty of homeschooling is meeting a child where he is at, and trying to combine skill-based subjects usually ends in frustration for everyone....
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God has given us children, and that responsibility requires a comprehensive approach while raising them. When they are young, they can not care for themselves, so we make sure they are fed, diapered, cleaned, and have a place to sleep....
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Learning naturally processes through a series of stages as children’s brains mature. Although the boundaries of these stages are by no means rigid, distinctions do exist based on how children develop. So, what should you expect in each of these stages? How should the developmental process affect how we teach?...
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While unit studies do tend to be labor intensive, their flexibility appeals to many homeschoolers, both as a long-term and a short-term option. Whether you are deschooling, trying to figure out your child's learning style, or just needing a change, unit studies can provide a great option for your family....
Continue readingSometimes it can be hard to know just how much to research or teach about something like the presidency. Here are some suggestions for teaching through each learning stage....
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