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Feb. 12, 2013
Is Your Child Ready for Life?
My oldest son recently turned 18. He's also graduating from high school in a few months. After a long homeschooling journey, he's not only considered an adult, but will also receive his high school diploma. Do you have a child … Continue reading
Dec. 26, 2012
How Does Attendance Translate to a Grade?
One of the many joys of this season is catching up with "my" college kids. As we discussed finals and how the semester ended out, one of the girls expressed frustration with her Chemistry course. "I'd already had that class … Continue reading
Tagged education, learning, priorities, school
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Dec. 4, 2012
What Do You Work Hard to Memorize?
Growing up in a Jewish home, he memorized everything he needed to for his Bar Mitzvah. It's something you pick up when you're exposed to it week after week after week. Similarly, he never sat down to memorize Scripture. He … Continue reading
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Nov. 13, 2012
How to Teach a Love of Learning
Sonlight seeks to promote a lifelong love of learning, but what helps children love to learn and what can hinder that outlook? Let's look at some possible answers. When I asked my wife about this topic, her first response was, … Continue reading
Oct. 25, 2012
A Lifetime of Learning
I just returned from spending a wonderful vacation week in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. While my husband is partial to the ocean (which I do enjoy), I find the mountains to be majestic and inspirational. A great place to … Continue reading
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Oct. 24, 2012
96% of Families Home Educate
The statistic that 96% of families home educate is a rather arbitrary guess. I can't find real numbers for how many children are completely neglected or handed over to a full-time nanny. I'm guessing they account for no more than … Continue reading
Tagged education, Homeschooling, learning
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Oct. 8, 2012
How Your Children Learn Best
Tremors are building in the online education world. I've noticed them for about a year now and haven't paid much attention. But it's becoming harder to ignore the complaints against Khan Academy. Personally, I've never watched one of his videos. … Continue reading
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