I’ve taught a few kids in my time who just weren’t interested in writing. Let’s face it, writing is HARD work for little kids. Holding the pencil the right way, forcing the lead to move the way you want it to . . . their little hands get strained quickly. And that’s not even counting [...]
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One of the issues that many homeschooling families face is time management. When you don`t have to actually go anywhere to go to school, it can be easy to push the time back or to school in between other activities . . . except that there is never enough time for everything.
What can you do [...]
No doubt when one first thinks of homeschooling, time spent is often the foremost consideration. While the time devoted to schooling your own children is time well spent, it isn’t the only cost of homeschooling. Homeschooling isn’t free.
When people talk about teaching their children from home in the
absence of any definite or structured curriculum, it [...]
There are learning experiences all around us. As homeschool parents, we have the unique opportunity to integrate our every day tasks right into school . . . even if it`s not formally a part of the educational process.
Kids tend to learn a lot better if they realize that there is actually a good reason [...]
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When I began homeschooling my third child in 1997, I really didn’t know much about learning styles. Of course we all have a dominant and preferred method of learning, but up to that point, I had never given much thought to their ‘learning style’. I discovered quickly that learning style has a great bearing on [...]
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Here is an interview with my friend Tim – a homeschooling dad. We talking about his homeschooling experience and get a dad’s eye view on being a homeschooling teacher.
If you have other questions that you would like to ask, leave them in the comments and maybe we can have another opportunity to interview Tim. Or [...]
Twitter is revolutionizing how we communicate. If you’re asking ‘What is Twitter?’, then you need to first go sign-up for a free account. Then follow Barnabas Way on Twitter to receive the latest news and tips from Barnabas Way, lightening fast.
Why should you join Twitter as a homeschooler?
Fellowship and Resources would be the top two [...]
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