Unlock the Love of Learning
Originally Published: March 2003 Much is now available about learning styles. Some of us learn more easily by reading and taking notes or looking at illustrations (visual learner). Others learn more quickly by listening and discussing (auditory). Still others find information more understandable if they can manipulate objects, build a model, or act out an …
My days were already more than full, so when I thought about taking on homeschooling I panicked. How could I possibly manage it all? That was eighteen years ago and I’ve discovered that my reaction was a common one. As I juggled all my responsibilities, I realized that some things needed to become habits in …
Originally Published: March 2001 Little ones demand attention, making it a challenge to give older children the one-on-one help they need with their studies. Sending toddlers to another room may leave them frustrated and, without your supervision, at risk of getting hurt. Further, while toddlers may not be officially ready for schooling, they can gain …
Originally Published: March 2000 Literature in junior and senior high school has, too often, been reduced to reading a set number of books. Left on their own, many students simply recall basic plot points and, therefore, only see the surface of a selection. With guidance, however, they can develop analytical skills that will make time …
Originally Published: January/February 2007 Composition often finds itself at the bottom of the teacher’s “To Do” list, continually buried by other priorities. When it finally does make its way to the top, kids often find themselves writing quickly, turning in their first thoughts as the final draft. The paper is returned with notes about spelling …