Life skills are invaluable lessons that children carry with them throughout their lives. Equipping kids with crucial life skills, such as decision-making, problem-solving, personal hygiene, meal preparation, and communication, sets them up for success. Unfortunately, many children aren't exposed to these skills or real-life situations until their high school years. It's wise, however, … [Read more...]
Homeschooling a Co-Op – What You Need to Know
Homeschool Co Op If you have just started homeschooling, it may be a good idea to explore homeschool support groups or become part of a homeschool co-op. Perhaps you and your children are transitioning from either a private or public school and you're worried they will no longer have the same connections with their peers. Enrolling in a homeschool co-op can answer that requirement. If you are … [Read more...]
What Makes a Good Montessori Homeschool Curriculum?
Deciding to implement the Montessori homeschooling model can be overwhelming, however selecting the proper Montessori curriculum can assist in making everything more approachable, from acquiring Montessori philosophy to making it operate in your homeschooling setting. But, what makes one Montessori curriculum better than another? What are the key elements of a Montessori educational program? In … [Read more...]
What Is Kinesthetic Learning?
Children’s Learning Styles You might be familiar with the concept of how kids understand new information. Some children tend to absorb information better when they are able to view images, read texts, or witness a demonstration. These youngsters take pleasure in lovely pictures and appear to be most efficient when their space is tidy and welcoming. People who excel when they receive … [Read more...]
The Montessori Method for Children With Special Needs
Is Montessori Good For Special Needs? Every youngster assimilates knowledge in their own way and each student feels relaxed in distinct educational settings. The Montessori method is advantageous as it is able to be adjusted to suit each child's specific requirements. This reflects the purpose of the Montessori mission . By letting each student advance at their own speed, they can dodge the … [Read more...]
Learning Disability Test – How to Know If You Have a Learning Disability
Nothing in this post should be considered professional advice - We just want you to have a place to start your research. What are learning disabilities? Conditions of difficulty in learning which encompass a broad range of issues are referred to as learning disabilities or learning disorders. A learning disability has nothing to do with the intelligence or determination of an individual, nor … [Read more...]
31 Ways to Becoming a Better Learner
Wondering how to be a better learner? What does it mean to be a successful student? If you have an image of the stereotypical bookworm with glasses and a pencil behind the ear, that doesn't describe the situation. 1. Don't Be Afraid to Ask For Feedback Commenting on one's own experiments is one of the quickest, easiest paths to improved education. You may not always appreciate the comments … [Read more...]
How to Successfully Homeschool Your College-Bound Child
Many families may feel anxious about homeschooling their children throughout high school due to uncertainty about whether or not it could affect their chances of securing a college spot and difficulty in selecting the right curriculum. Despite being difficult, homeschooling at the high school level can be an incredibly rewarding experience for a parent who is well-prepared. By digging deep and … [Read more...]
Are Montessori Schools Better Than Public Schools?
What do Jeff Bezos and preschoolers have in common? In 2018, the major online retailer promised one billion dollars to finance Montessori preschools specifically for low-income families. You may not be aware, but Jeff Bezos, the founder of Google® as well as some renowned sports stars, singers, and activists, was taught using the Montessori method. What is the Montessori Method? Dr. Maria … [Read more...]
Blossom and Root Curriculum Review
Blossom and Root is an educational program focusing mainly on language and literature, but also including science, art, and geography, for students from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. The programing firmly promotes learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. They have just put out their introductory history program and have two more history curriculums in … [Read more...]