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 [...]
I saw it again today at our community pool. The shrug. The response to a parent who complains about the sorry state of public education, and the parent who responds with the shrug “whadaya gonna do?” I am proud to be one of those parents who has chosen to row against the tide, and take [...]
Interesting statements. I deserve a lot of things! I have a friend who tells her children, she deserves “one carat diamond earrings and a vacation in Bermuda”. We don’t always get what we deserve, do we? My children deserve a fantastic education. What my children do NOT deserve is a teacher who is over-worked and [...]
Have you noticed that homeschool families, particularly us moms, have a tendency to believe that everyone else who homeschools has a lovely, clean, peaceful home, creates nutritious, delicious meals from scratch and never yells at their children. You all know what I am talking about… Everyone else has their stuff in a pile but you, [...]
Have you ever been trying to reach a goal with a child and finally, in exasperation, set a deadline that came back to bite you? One of our favorite family stories centered around the art of teaching writing and setting a deadline for task completion. Any parent worth their salt has said to their kid [...]
My middle daughter called this week. She is a homeschool graduate, away at her first year of college and in the midst of an interview process for a n RA position at the college. In her interview she was asked: “What singular event in your life has made you the person you are today?” I [...]
Hello everyone! Welcome to the new Calvert School blog! The main author of this blog will be Gretchen Roe. Gretchen is a Home Schooling Mom of 15 years and Calvert expert. Gretchen offers a unique perspective on homeschooling. Gretchen has home schooled her 6 children using Calvert and other home school curricula. This blog will [...]
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