K-8

Computer-based Homeschool Curriculum Worked for Us!

Posted 2 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, K-8, High School

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When I started homeschooling a few years ago, I was excited to order the materials – which included more books, manuals, worksheets, and supplemental items than I could possibly store on our bookshelf. The practicality of “traditional” text-based curriculum soon wore thin. Read on to see how software saved the day.

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On Education Part 2 - Our Experience with Waldorf Schools

Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago by Fred Lee

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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The Waldorf experience is a lot different than what you’ll see at a Montessori School.

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Nine Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Suzuki Talent Education

Posted 18 weeks 5 days ago by Catherine Shaffer

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, Extra Curricular

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When my son began Suzuki violin training at the age of five, a lot of people asked me why I was "forcing" violin lessons on him at such a young age. The very fact that our society views violin lessons as unnecessary torture is telling. However, the truth is that at that time my son totally agreed with it, and would have rather spent his time doing other things. So why did we persist?

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Montessori in Your Home

Posted 24 weeks 4 days ago by Caitlin Giles

Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Pre School, K-8

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Tired of tripping over blocks and toy cars? Looking to organize your cluttered and chaotic play room? Here are a few tips on how to incorporate Montessori principles for a prepared environment into your child's play space at home.

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Waiting For The Impulsive Brain To Mature

Posted 25 weeks 3 days ago by Julie Rains

Discipline, K-8

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ScienceDaily reports “In youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the brain matures in a normal pattern but is delayed three years in some regions, on average, compared to youth without the disorder...” What does this mean for parents of overly active, somewhat impulsive, and imperfectly inattentive children?

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Susie Can’t Spell – So What?

Posted 27 weeks 4 days ago by Lela Davidson

Education, Learning Tools, K-8, Parent-Teacher

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How can we expect our kids to get really good at anything if they're not allowed to be downright bad at some things? Also, spelling is overrated.

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I DARE You to Drink Beer

Posted 30 weeks 4 days ago by Lela Davidson

Home Life, Health, Culture, K-8

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When is a beer just a beer? When is drinking one - or not - making a statement? How much are we letting others influence our kids and are we going too far to protect them? You tell me.

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