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Mar. 21, 2009
Learning Assembly Line
As I sat waiting in the doctor's office last week, I read a fascinating article in an issue of Forbes magazine. In short, the article was discussing the problems associated with group learning as opposed to individual instruction. The author … Continue reading
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Mar. 20, 2009
You want me to teach Algebra?!!
I believe I've blogged about my inbred lack of any semblance of math skills ... so when my oldest reached high school age, you can imagine my fear and trembling! No way was I going to be able to teach … Continue reading
Mar. 20, 2009
The stuff that curriculum doesn't cover . . .
I had the opportunity to be away from home for about 5 days this past week. As I talked with my kids over the phone and then returned home, it occurred to me that I've had to teach my children … Continue reading
Mar. 20, 2009
Who's in charge here anyway?!
I had the privilege to spend some time with a young homeschool mom not long ago. She has one school-age child (8) and two toddlers (2 and 4). As we discussed how her homeschooling was going, she shared what I've … Continue reading
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Mar. 20, 2009
Homeschooling Resolutions
I suppose resolutions are a good thing ... though I will admit that I shudder whenever someone asks if I've made my New Year's resolutions yet. As I was thinking about resolutions today, the thought crossed my mind that homeschool … Continue reading
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Mar. 20, 2009
Does January = time for educational change?
Once the busyness of the holidays diminishes, many parents begin to listen to their children complain about returning to school. Some of it is simply the weeping and wailing about education in general that kids are required to do because … Continue reading
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Mar. 20, 2009
Choosing Curriculum
After so many years of homeschooling, I often have the privilege of talking with folks who are just considering or researching the possibility of educating their children at home. One of the first choices they evaluate is which homeschool curriculum … Continue reading
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