August 2014
“Homeschooled children test at least one grade level ahead of public schooled children and have fewer behavioral problems.”
Homeschool Moms and Dads, if you are wondering if all your hard work it fruitless? If for all your hard work nothing is being gained? Well here is some encouragement for your hard work for those (at least) 180 days of schooling your children. 🙂 Being with them 24/7. Dealing with all the work. Discipline. And Hard …
Teaching Math Through Art!!! Who knew :P
“Teaching Math Through Art” takes students from around 3rd to the 8th grade and goes through all the things they need to know in math and puts lessons in a hands on art context. Rotations, reflections, fractions (when drawing the face, measuring tryptches, grids, and more), three dimensional shapes, and much more are included. Go …
The Learning Myth: Why I’ll Never Tell My Son He’s Smart by Salman Kahn
Alright…..I read this article and it was a mind opener. Hhhhmmm!! Interesting. The brain grows and intelligence gained as we exercise our brain. Struggle with something until we get it. So, in essence the writer, Salman Kahn of Kahn Academy, suggests that you should praise children for the conquering or making a clear accomplishment over …
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Better Days Are Coming.
Enjoy your weekend! ~Angela P.
Teachers? Get Your Teach ON :) (cute video)
What if our school days all started off like this?? 🙂 WITH A PEP TALK!!! :