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Dec. 30, 2020
My Hand Hurts! | When Muscle Strength Makes Handwriting Hard
Handwriting is a subject which can elicit complaints by young students: These complaints can be indicative of muscle weakness—one of the major causes of difficulty with handwriting. Muscle Groups Necessary for Optimal Handwriting Most people are not aware of how … Continue reading
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Dec. 16, 2020
5 Reasons Not to Avoid Tough Topics with Your Kids
I’ve heard it over and over. I’ve even thought it myself. I remember specifically reading the book Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans from HBL D. As I was reading about human sacrifice, I remember looking over at my fourth grader and … Continue reading
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Dec. 9, 2020
13 Ways to Change Your Child's Attitude Toward Copywork
Copywork...some kids love it. Some kids hate it. If your child is in the hate camp, you might be wondering how to make it more enjoyable for them. I’m here to help! Copywork doesn’t have to be a drudgery. It … Continue reading
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Oct. 15, 2020
6 Remedies When Your Child's Spelling Is Not Up to Par
Has your child ever written a completely indiscernible sentence? Is their spelling so atrocious that you can’t even make out simple words? Has their spelling worsened since the never-ending spring break coronavirus quarantine and the subsequent shift to virtual schooling? … Continue reading
Oct. 14, 2020
6 Solutions When Your Child's Handwriting Is Not Up to Par
If your child is learning virtually this year, they are spending a lot of time on a computer, and you may be rightly wondering...What about their handwriting? Although technology invades much of our lives these days, I still firmly believe … Continue reading
Tagged behind, cursie, cursive, gaps, handwriting, manuscript, REMEDIAL, troubleshooting
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Aug. 26, 2020
5 Ways to Step up Your History Game for a Budding Historian
My enthusiasm for the subject of art withered during art classes at a public high school in England. It took years to reinvigorate it. Now that I'm a homeschool dad, I think quite a lot about how to avoid smothering … Continue reading
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Jul. 10, 2020
100 Things Worth Memorizing with Your Child
Young children tend to have great memories, and can often memorize things faster and easier than older children or adults. This summer is a great time to work on memorizing key information with your child, as a way to keep … Continue reading
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