Monthly Archives: November 2010

Nov. 10, 2010

Multiple Choice: Why Is Homeschooling Great?

By Luke

Please use a #2 pencil and fill in your choice with a complete, dark circle. Customizable learning environment Parent-child interaction Low teacher to student ratio Nurturing environment a through d No Scantron® I got thinking about this when I saw … Continue reading →

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Nov. 8, 2010

Your Children's Mentors

By Luke

She sits, head in her hands. My wife's fingers gently comb through her hair. We three sit quietly. I squeeze her, my eyes brimming with tears for her pain. There are no words which would help. Her phone chirps. Her … Continue reading →

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Nov. 5, 2010

Why DIY Can Cost More

By Luke

We just returned from the fabric store. The cloth can be fun, the patterns nice, the knickknacks interesting, the possibilities endless. But possibilities are dashed against the reality of a budget. As fun as homemade items can be, they can … Continue reading →

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Nov. 4, 2010

Love Learning Without Grades

By Luke

A couple weeks ago Autoblot™ blogged about Motivating Learning. He discussed taking grades "off the table" and focusing instead on the joy of learning. In the comments that followed, someone asked for a few practical ideas/tips for making a "gradeless" … Continue reading →

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Nov. 2, 2010

Picking the Right Tools

By Luke

This blog is currently powered by Blogger. I don't have any plans of changing. But I've read about many corporate/professional bloggers who have moved to other platforms because of one reason or three. I'm grateful I haven't had to cross … Continue reading →

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