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Math in real life is not sedentary. It happens in real time with real action! Using our bodies as well as our minds to problem-solve and discover patterns teaches mathematical skills better than any workbook.
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“Watching a child makes it obvious that the development of his mind comes through his movements.” -Maria Montessori In my early years of teaching Sunday School and other ministry classes, there would often erupt from my mouth a very common phrase, “Please sit down and be quiet.” If I had a dollar for every time I have [...]
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Because every person has their own experiences, thoughts, and personalities, it would be impossible to describe the learning process for each person. One of the things that I admire about teachers who are passionate about their profession is that they work hard to relate the subject they are asked to teach to the students they [...]
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You homeschool? Oh that must be expensive! What curriculum do you use? I get those comments a lot. Usually they come all in one breath, expressed as more of a statement than a genuine question. People that don’t homeschool are usually surprised when I tell them that we don’t spend nearly as much on books [...]
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Would you let your children play video games and watch TV whenever they wanted, for as long as they wanted? It seems to be a general fear among parents that children should not be allowed too much screen time or else they will become addicted, not engage in other activates, or a number of other disastrous [...]
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If you were to describe the scope and sequence of a traditional curriculum in terms of how it relates to child development, I think we would see a large discrepancy between what is believed to be a generally broad age range for skills – and the narrow time in which it is taught. In other [...]
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Children learn through doing, and they learn through play. When we provide them with rich sensory experiences such as tasting, touching, and smelling, we are helping them to think creatively and constructively. When you can’t go outside to explore, or you want to provide an outlet for a curious child, sensory tubs are great for building [...]
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I bet you didn’t know you could make cheap costume masks out of a cardboard box and some household art supplies. Well, you can, and it’s super easy.
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Whether it be for religious, social, or health reasons, families of all kinds are choosing not to celebrate Halloween. But skipping out on Halloween doesn’t mean you have to skip out on fun. There are plenty of alternative ways to celebrate the season without participating in modern Halloween activities.
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The most common idea of alternative education choice in the public eye remains the traditional private or charter school. Homeschooling is becoming more commonplace and might be considered a close second. However, when most people think of choices in education, they think about school settings. When I describe a private or charter school as traditional, [...]
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While some kids naturally possess these qualities, other kids will need you to offer opportunities for them to take advantage of, and encouragement along the way. Here’s how to foster the entrepreneurial spirit.
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Instead of the ability to recall facts and figures, employers are placing more value on resourcefulness. They want individuals who can find information, adapt to change quickly, and get things done without instruction.
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