Unlock the Love of Learning
When a child has difficulty learning to read, the teacher’s challenge is to add practice that will also keep him interested. Activities that let him see, say/hear, and do will be the most appealing, and, since all his senses are involved, should help him learn more quickly. The following activities focus on increasing sight vocabulary. …
Children want to imitate their parents and, so, are eager to read. At least until they discover that one short lesson isn’t enough! If lessons have been too long or too tedious, by their standard, they are likely to look for an excuse to avoid the work. Fortunately, there are a few things you can …
August is a month of vacations—a chance to relax before starting a new school year. When we relax, we usually find plenty of opportunities for discussions. Use this month to find out just how productive those discussions can be so that you are comfortable including them as part of your school plans. Too often the …
My children are grown, so my homeschooling days are behind me. At least until I have grandchildren. As I reflect, I know that I am grateful most of all that both of my children are self-confident and have unwavering faith that God has a special plan for their lives. All of my efforts to teach …
Greetings! Welcome to my very first column on the Internet. I admit I avoided the Internet in the past because it all seemed so overwhelming. I imagine that’s how plenty of homeschoolers feel these days when it comes to sorting through all the curriculum resources available now. Tired, overworked, and with a sense of having …