May Inspire Summer Reading Programs While it is true that many homeschool families take a break from more structured learning in the summer season, this does not mean that all learning should be put on the shelf. In fact, your local library is waiting to partner with you as you encourage your students to “pick [...]

A great question from last week’s webinar:  “When creating the Time Bank, does the time include the instruction time, i.e., what is written in the manual, or going over the math lesson and concept, practice exercises, etc.? The answer is, yes, it should.  If Calvert establishes 50 minutes for a math lesson, that includes the [...]

Q: Great webinar.  Thank you.  One of the biggest obstacles for my sixth grader has been test anxiety.  It really took up a lot of time as my student studied, and over-studied, for her quizzes.  I think we have addressed this, but your input on this would be helpful. This is a big issue – [...]

Q: Calvert is a very parent directed teaching method. How do you divide your school time among multiple children? My first grader has a box of “supplies” to keep him occupied when I am with his older siblings: Everything from coloring books to dominoes, to his Nintendo DS. His favorite thing presently is to do [...]

Wow!  That is really the only word I can use to describe how enthusiastically our Calvert parents and potential parents embraced our Time Management Webinar on the night of the 6th.  I welcomed 199 people that evening, and the emails keep coming.  As promised, I am going to answer the questions that were posed during [...]

Helpful Hints for Science Experiment Success Most children love the hands-on aspect of planning a science experiment.  In order to create a successful science experiment that produces valid results, it is important to follow a process known as the scientific method. Step 1:  Identify a problem or question To determine a focus for an experiment, [...]

  You’ve probably heard the saying that math is everywhere. Depending on your attitude towards math this could be the best news you’ve heard all day or you may be groaning right now. Regardless of your feelings about math, we have a few tips. Use the following to help you keep on the right track. [...]

Most families welcome the relaxation and downtime offered by holiday breaks from school. However, once the glow has faded, you may want to consider some family or community-centered activities to recharge your batteries before resuming school work. The potential rewards for both adults and children are great! Consider exploring parks, museums or historic sites in [...]

We had the chance to take our Calvert Group to the Zoo last week. Plans were made, lunches packed, website visited in advance to plan our zoo assault. The morning dawned cool and cloudy, and there was only a 40% chance of rain. We always look forward to our field trip adventures – and it [...]

November 2011 Inspire!  Have you ever stood in line at a bookstore waiting to get a book signed by a favorite author? Do you always read the book before going to see the movie adaptation? Is a bedtime story a ritual in your home? Is someone in your family a natural storyteller? If you answered [...]