Comments on: Moving Beyond the Page–HS Curriculum for Gifted Children http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/ Check back often for recommendations from a teacher turned homeschooling mom. *Consultations Available via Email and Phone* Thu, 03 Apr 2008 17:25:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Debbie http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/comment-page-1/#comment-1359 Debbie Sun, 03 Jun 2007 03:42:04 +0000 http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/#comment-1359 I just discovered this curriculum and am very interested in it. Not really because of the state standards, although, I live in one of the states with the highest requirements. My main interest in it is because it looks INTERESTING and fun. My son who is in PS right now is sooooo sick of doing the same worksheets over and over again. I think he would love more of a hands-on approach to learning and like me, learns better by doing, by creating, and by experimenting with the possibilities. I just discovered this curriculum and am very interested in it. Not really because of the state standards, although, I live in one of the states with the highest requirements. My main interest in it is because it looks INTERESTING and fun. My son who is in PS right now is sooooo sick of doing the same worksheets over and over again. I think he would love more of a hands-on approach to learning and like me, learns better by doing, by creating, and by experimenting with the possibilities.

]]> By: Administrator http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Administrator Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:21:02 +0000 http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/#comment-17 Shoot..I forgot to say something. It's also important to remember that just because something meets state standards doesn't mean the methods involved are traditional. When I was a classroom teacher, I did several units that were totally non-traditional and experience-based; these met state standards. :) Shoot..I forgot to say something. It’s also important to remember that just because something meets state standards doesn’t mean the methods involved are traditional. When I was a classroom teacher, I did several units that were totally non-traditional and experience-based; these met state standards. :)

]]> By: Administrator http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Administrator Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:19:04 +0000 http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/#comment-16 Oh yes, I understand what you're saying!! :) But it's important to remember that some states are harder to homeschool in than others and have more requirements. If a state requires standards based curriculum, a parent would have to look for something that meets their individual child's needs as well as state standards. Also, some parents are not as confident about homeschooling and *want* something that meets the state standards, especially if they may have to put their child in school in the future. But yes, I totally get what you're saying. Oh yes, I understand what you’re saying!! :) But it’s important to remember that some states are harder to homeschool in than others and have more requirements. If a state requires standards based curriculum, a parent would have to look for something that meets their individual child’s needs as well as state standards.

Also, some parents are not as confident about homeschooling and *want* something that meets the state standards, especially if they may have to put their child in school in the future.

But yes, I totally get what you’re saying.

]]> By: Stephanie http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Stephanie Wed, 20 Dec 2006 23:02:08 +0000 http://janzeiger.com/blog/2006/12/19/moving-beyond-the-page-hs-curriculum-for-gifted-children/#comment-15 Ahhh! But I see a problem: 1. Start with state and national standards so you can be confident that your child is learning the skills and content needed in each subject area 4. Be cognizant of different learning styles. Help children learn in a way that feels natural to them. Don’t force all children to learn in the same way all the time. These may (and often are) going to be in conflict with each other. What if the state standards say that child should be reading by 1st grade and your child is not ready? ;o) I know nothing about this curriculum...but couldn't help myself as this jumped out at me. I am actually homeschooling to *escape* the state and national standards, but of course not every one is. ;) Ahhh! But I see a problem:

1. Start with state and national standards so you can be confident that your child is learning the skills and content needed in each subject area

4. Be cognizant of different learning styles. Help children learn in a way that feels natural to them. Don’t force all children to learn in the same way all the time.

These may (and often are) going to be in conflict with each other. What if the state standards say that child should be reading by 1st grade and your child is not ready? ;o)

I know nothing about this curriculum…but couldn’t help myself as this jumped out at me. I am actually homeschooling to *escape* the state and national standards, but of course not every one is. ;)

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