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...]
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...]
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 Homeschool High School Students During These Unprecedented Times
What are some of the long-term impacts COVID-19 may have on schools? Approximately 1.2 billion youth from 186 different nations have been impacted by the closure of schools around the world. Lots of kids have gotten used to distance education, and they ponder if traditional classroom instruction will ever resume. Studies have indicated that the use of online education may be advantageous in … [Read more...]
Homeschooling 101
WHY HOME SCHOOL? Lots of second generation homeschoolers are making this choice. They chose to educate their young families at home, instead of sending them to school. Young parents are taking into account the current environment and have come to the conclusion that it is best for their family if the parents are the ones to lead the education. Families make the decision to do so prior to the … [Read more...]
How to Plan for a Reluctant Reader
Reluctant readers can be difficult to teach - so much of our educational curriculum is often centered around reading. There are many reasons why a student might not be willing to read, but whatever the reason, there is hope they can be motivated. 1. Many Reluctant Readers Lack Interest and Motivation Let’s just call it like it is. Some reluctant readers hate reading. This impacts not … [Read more...]
Homeschool Reluctant Learners: How Do Parents Encourage Them To Engage?
While some students are eager and enthusiastic about their homeschool education, others can be reluctant or even resistant. It is a challenge that many homeschool parents face. By taking the time to understand the student's reluctance, you can better tailor your approach and encourage them to engage. The most important thing is to take the time to understand what's causing your child's … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Homeschooling in Winter
Seasoned homeschoolers know that winter can be a tough time to keep kids on track. With shorter days and the added stress of the holidays, it can be hard to keep everyone motivated. But don't worry, this is just a phase and things will eventually get back to normal. Sometime, the best way to deal with winter weather changes is to change your routine a bit and include fun activities … [Read more...]