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Ahh, spring is in the air…and thoughts wander. Maybe that’s all that’s behind your child’s daydreaming and short attention span. But there are other culprits—two of which are quite common, though often unrecognized—allergies, and vision problems. My son and I wake up to spring’s fresh air with sneezes and blurry vision—a reaction to pollen. Freshly …
Not long ago, a parent told me that during his Internet search into homeschooling he could find nothing to satisfy his concerns about developing a sense of responsibility in his child if he decided to teach her at home. While one-on-one teaching at home would certainly boost a child academically, wouldn’t it also create dependency …
Handwriting questions continue to fill my mailbox, so here are a few tips that I hope will help. Proper handwriting includes correct letter formation, proper proportion, and even spacing. Begin with proper formation (which includes slant). Cursive or italic forms of each letter are easier to write since the lines are more fluid-the child doesn’t …
The hunt for that perfect curriculum is once again in progress. Surely there is one company with a package that will do it all. The student will be content and Mom will have minimal work. Right? Even though last year’s purchase didn’t turn out to be “the one,” hope remains and the search continues. Well…if …
Making an alphabet book is a simple activity that helps develop reading readiness in young children. It can also be used to aid the transition from manuscript to cursive handwriting. Supplies: 26 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 lined handwriting paper* Plastic sleeves that fit into a 3-ring notebook 3-ring notebook A primary pencil or …