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Tag Archives: priorities
Sonlight for Gifted Students, Part 1
How do you homeschool accelerated learners? How do you keep pace as they zoom through books? How do you meet their thirst for knowledge? A homeschool mom emailed me recently to ask these questions. Though I don't know the particulars … Continue reading
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Requiring Proficiency Can Hold You Back
Starting in high school, and definitely by college, most schools realize that students learn at different paces and have slightly different interests. Thus, students can select what courses they wish to take, and skip some that "aren't for them." With … Continue reading
Digital Distractions
I rather dislike it when a single word drops onto a line all its own in one of my blog posts. I find that distracting and hard to read. That's why I often rework a sentence to fit the space … Continue reading
Tools not Toys...
My dad had a lot of great advice and wisdom. One of the many things I learned from him was the art of giving gifts to children. I remember it clearly. At that time I had three little boys and … Continue reading
In the Interest of Interests
The college model is well established: Find a major to focus on while also covering "general ed." Why is it, then, that people take issue when homeschoolers follow a similar trajectory? I can sympathize with being nervous about a "student … Continue reading
Fear: A Challenge to Learning
I enjoy books which make a case for "everything you've been told is wrong." That's probably a big part of why I like Gladwell and Dr. Sax, as well as things like the evolution/Creation dispute. I also enjoy hearing about … Continue reading
The Early Years - Priorities
I had the opportunity to chat via email with a new homeschooler the other day. She is educating a 6 year old and has a toddler and a newborn as well. Needless to say, she was feeling a bit frazzled! … Continue reading