Archive for the 'General Homeschooling Information' Category
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
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Traditional Instruction
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Read about sea turtles.
Complete worksheets about sea turtles.
Write a report.
Take a paper/pencil test at end of unit.
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| Read about honey bees.
Complete worksheets about honey bees.
Write a report.
Take a paper/pencil test at end of unit.
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| Read about manatees.
Complete worksheets about manatees.
Write a report.
Take a paper/pencil test at end of unit.
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| Read about pioneer life.
Complete worksheets about pioneer life.
Write a report.
Take a paper/pencil test at end of unit.
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| Read about space.
Complete worksheets about space.
Write a report.
Take a paper/pencil test at end of unit.
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Meaningful Learning Experiences
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Gather information about sea turtles.
Visit a sea turtle rehabilitation center.
Record observations in science notebook.
Create a lapbook about sea turtles.
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| Gather information about honey bees.
Visit and talk with a local beekeeper.
Make bee crafts such as beeswax candles.
Share facts learned via a blog or website.
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| Gather information about manatees.
Visit a natural manatee refuge.
Write a letter to lawmakers thanking them for making laws to protect the manatee.
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| Read “Little House in the Big Woods.”
Visit a pioneer village or museum.
Learn to churn butter and make candles.
Create a lapbook about Pioneer Life.
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| Gather information about space.
Visit Kennedy Space Center or planetarium.
Develop a model of the solar system.
Go stargazing and record observations.
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The point is to demonstrate the difference between learning that really “sticks” versus rote learning. Rote learning is what traditionally occurs in schools. Many adults agree that much of what they learned in class was actually memorized and regurgitated for the test. That’s the difference between rote learning and meaningful learning. It absolutely must be noted that educational research supports learning skills in context rather than in isolation. Letting children play active roles in their education is backed up by research while the more traditional “skill and drill” approach is not.
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Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Just wanted to share..It’s a nice guide that covers the basics without being overwhelming. I’m definitely going to share this with new clients and figured I’d post it here just in case anyone is just starting out or knows someone who might be interested in HSing:
“Welcome to Homeschooling”
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Friday, September 7th, 2007
As you may remember, we follow a modified version of the FEINGOLD DIET because our son reacts to food additives. I can’t tell you how many people don’t believe the link!
Here’s the article:
Some Food Additives Raise Hyperactivity
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Thursday, August 16th, 2007
Stephanie Elms of Life Without School blogged recently about the fact that homeschooling parents are always hearing from other parents that they just don’t know HOW we do it.
She responds by sharing a multitude of reasons why, for her and many other relaxed homeschooling and unschooling parents, it’s really the other way around.
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Great article by Kathleen McCurdy
Why Natural Learning
Definitely worth reading, I think.
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Monday, May 28th, 2007
The idea of homeschooling several children can be scary for some parents. The unit study approach will help you maintain your sanity while meeting your children’s needs.
Homeschooling Multiple Children: Meeting Their Individual Needs Without Going Crazy
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Monday, April 2nd, 2007
Marsha Ransom, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Homeschooling, has just written a new article that touches on the most popular approaches to homeschooling.
It is an excellent article that I thought was worth sharing. I highly recommend it for those just starting out for for those who have been homeschooling for awhile but feel there might be a better way. I don’t think the title does it justice.
What is eclectic homeschooling? Would it work for you?
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