Unlock the Love of Learning
Originally Published: March/April 2006 Children begin with a curiosity about the world around them. If that has faded, these suggestions for adding a personal connection may restore their enthusiasm: Begin with something that has captured the student’s interest, using it as the doorway into a more detailed investigation. Does he enjoy watching Animal Planet? The …
Planning lessons begins with targeting specific objectives (the concept or skill we want learned). Then we must estimate the amount of time needed for the student to achieve each goal. Just the thought of all this planning makes ready-made lesson plans appealing. The reality, however, is that even with a curriculum that has lessons neatly …
How do we decide what to teach and at what pace? Having opted out of the school system in order to give our kids the personal touch, are we still following their choices of what to cover and when? Are we nervous about getting our kids a diploma by eighteen? Has following the dictates of …
Although every child is unique and specific needs vary, there are a number of recommendations I find myself making to almost all of the homeschooling families I work with who homeschool children with special needs. Hopefully, they will prove helpful to you as well. The Environment: Children struggling with learning often compare themselves with others …
Is there something your student finds too hard? If so, he probably tries to avoid that task. When a student feels like a failure, he needs to experience success, not criticism. Come to his rescue with a method that will not only build his confidence, but also serve as a model for him to use …