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Mar. 22, 2019
5 Reasons Not to Advance a Child to a Higher Level
Your child is an advanced reader or otherwise shows being far beyond grade level. Wonderful, right? Because you homeschool, you can zoom that child ahead a grade or two, skipping the grades where your child has already mastered the material! … Continue reading
Tagged advanced, gifted, grade level, Homeschooling
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Mar. 6, 2019
The Grade Level Dilemma for Gifted Kids Just Starting School
Parents of young, gifted children frequently wonder about grade level when it comes time to start schooling—"What grade is my child?" This question seems all-important because grade level is often used to determine when to start formal schooling, what types … Continue reading
Tagged gifted, grade level, grades, kindergarten, prek, preschool
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Nov. 26, 2018
4 Ways to Use the Simple Tool of Talking in Your Homeschool
Do your kids talk a lot? Mine too! On more than one occasion I have prayed for an off button. I have one who can go on endlessly about Greek mythology and another who could set fire to my ears … Continue reading
Aug. 29, 2018
6 Ways to Extend Window on the World
Cultural geography takes on a life of its own, doesn’t it? It goes well beyond the facts of physical geography—such as landforms and bodies of water—and allows us to immerse ourselves in vibrant worlds beyond our own circle of familiarity. … Continue reading
Tagged geography, missions, world cultures
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Aug. 27, 2018
6 Extension Activities for Kids Who Love My Father’s Dragon
My Father’s Dragon from History / Bible / Literature A is an engaging adventure through Wild Island. It's a favorite with my kids! Here are some easy extension activities you can do as you read through the book. Does the book … Continue reading
Aug. 13, 2018
Motor Memory: The Missing Piece for Kids with Bad Handwriting
When teaching our kids manuscript and cursive handwriting, many homeschool parents forget about the importance of motor memory. Motor memory, simply put, is the ability to instantly recall and replicate specific motor movements. When you do something so many times … Continue reading
Tagged cursive, elementary, handwriting, Homeschooling, manuscript, tips
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Sep. 27, 2017
Raising Kids Who Can Focus in a Distracted Digital Age
Is your child’s attention span longer than a goldfish? Are you deliberately raising kids who can focus deeply? According to a recent study, a goldfish has an attention span of nine seconds, while most people lose concentration after only eight. … Continue reading
Tagged distractions, focus, Homeschooling, parenting
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