Unlock the Love of Learning
Since it takes a number of skills to write an interesting, cohesive composition, daily writing assignments alone won’t necessarily result in better writing. As a consultant, I read samples of kids’ compositions and offer suggestions for practice in any weak area. One of the most common weaknesses seems to be the use of a very …
How we teach influences our children as much, or more, than what we teach. If we hope to raise children who love to learn, have confidence in their ability to learn, and are able to think critically, then patience will be our biggest ally. When a concept or skill appears overwhelming, leaving the child discouraged …
Several skills are involved in processing information. Unfortunately, two of the foundational skills, memorization and summarization, get most of the attention. While they enable our children to retell what’s been read or heard, they do not prepare them to analyze content in order to choose and defend a position. Perhaps that’s why emotional appeals continue …
Well, we’ve all been back to homeschooling for a month now, and many are probably already looking for more things the kids can do on their own. Instead of more workbooks, try a project approach. Here are two that my kids enjoyed. For children age 6-13: combine science, composition, and research skills. Let the student …
Often considered just one more thing that has to be completed, physical education is frequently pushed to the bottom of the “to-do” list in favor of the academic. But, by incorporating organized physical activity into the school day, you can actually increase your children’s ability to focus on and retain information. The increase in reported …