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How to Use Your Teaching Skills
Anytime you feel that your teaching skills are in need of review, or you’re unsure about a rule, or you’re confused about a rule, you’re right to question your rule. Have your students question you, too. And, as they do, their confidence will rise. Question the validity of your rule, too, of course, or else you will lose some of your students. You must have a big collection of worksheets, cards, handouts, and other teaching materials to use with your students. Have you thought about putting some of these materials to use? Do...
read moreUnderstand the Concept of Homeschooling
The concept of homeschooling varies from family to family. Before we explain how one can homeschool, we need to define homeschooling. Homeschooling is the use of a curriculum and teaching method other than the standard classroom method. Typically, in homeschooling parents will have stringent rules in place about what is taught and how it is taught. Consequences of Failures Many parents are not familiar with the concept of homeschooling and the many possible conclusions that can be reached once a child is left to learn on their own. Hopefully,...
read moreHomeschooling Mom Benefits – How You Can Have A Successful Work-Life Balance
A common question from new moms is, “Can I make money online while homeschooling my children?” This can be a very valid question, as many people have found that they have the ability to make money on the internet while also being homeschooling moms. One of the main advantages of homeschooling is that it allows freedom for your child to be in control of his/her own education. In fact, most traditional schools discourage homeschooling because they believe that the parent has less time to devote to their children’s development....
read moreHomeschooling Learning Modality – Choosing the Right One For Your Family!
The most important tip I have for you in homeschooling learning is to think about how you are going to get the most from it. You have to be willing to invest a lot of time and effort into it if you hope to get the most out of it. You also need to have a strong desire to succeed. If you don’t feel passionate about what you are doing, it’s hard to do well and make a solid impression on your students. The best homeschooling learning modality combines both reading and presentation. It requires effort on your part to ensure that all of...
read morePreschool Curriculum and Child Development
As your child reaches the age of four, you should begin considering the start of your child’s education. For some, this will begin with kindergarten at the age of five or six. However, it is recommended by most pediatric specialists in any field, that a child’s education begins earlier than that. Preschool is a great introduction to this. It will give your child the opportunity to become comfortable with the structured environment of school before actually entering those twelve years of education. Providing your children with the...
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Curriculum For Emergent Readers
Consistent and sequential reading instruction significantly enhances a student’s ability to grasp the key components involved in this skill. Although the best way to teach the fundamental process of reading has been debated, several essential factors have been identified. Phonemic awareness and phonics-based curriculum provide the student with essential decoding tools. This stage of pre-reading is achieved through progressive exercises whereby the student recognizes letters and their corresponding sounds and then blends those sounds to...
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Choose a Homeschool Curriculum That Fits
or if I knew then, what I know now… The question of curriculum choice has been a big one with our homeschool. We’ve made a few mistakes along the way, costing us both in time and money. If I could do it all again, I’d listen to my gut more and not jump on the latest rage in the forums and the blogs. For a homeschooling family starting out, here are some tips to help narrow down your choices and guide you to the best curriculum choice. What is important to you? Think about why you chose to homeschool your child. What is the most important...
read moreToo Many Books, Too Little Time: Adding Audio to Your Homeschool
It is ironic that the advent of the audio book online has not fully replaced printed books. Instead audio books have only highlighted the joy we get from books in general. They have become a part of our homeschool and looking back, I can’t imagine our home without them. Anyone who doubts that it is possible to truly appreciate a novel by listening, rather than physically reading need only watch my daughter on a quiet afternoon. With audio books, she’s transported into the world of Oz or go exploring Peter and Wendy or discover new adventures...
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