Every week when I conduct the webinars for new Calvert families, I speak about the skill of executive function, and how colleges are looking for that skill from homeschool students because they seem to have it more often than their public/private school peers. So, I have to ask myself, how can that be?? How does [...]
December 2010 Inspire! As if choosing and implementing an academic curriculum for your children was not enough, research indicates that you should be organizing regular physical activity for them as well. The results of a study by Charles Hillman, Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Neuroscience at the University of Illinois were published in the Journal [...]
November 2010 Inspire! Do you know what lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, swamps, bogs, and marshes have in common? They are all freshwater habitats, and along with reservoirs and ground water, make up the 1% of the Earth’s water that is salt-free and suitable for drinking. Because of the importance of freshwater, it was selected as [...]
October 2010 Inspire! Today’s teachers know that it is important to use a multi-sensory approach to teaching since different students learn best using different modalities. Some students are visual learners while others are auditory or tactile learners. This article will look at ways that a parent can support their child if they learn best visually. [...]
September 2010 Inspire! As a child who did not learn to read easily, I sympathize with children who find reading a struggle. While some children pick up reading without difficulty, many children have to really work at it. Often these children complain that the story is too long or too hard. Since one of the [...]
August 2010 Inspire! One of the most exciting aspects of beginning a journey toward homeschooling is organizing a classroom space. Whether you have a dedicated homeschooling room or your children take over the kitchen table each day, conducting your lessons in a well-organized space can play an important role in creating a successful homeschooling experience [...]
July 2010 Inspire! Summer is the time of year that students’ attention may wander and you may have a more difficult time catching their attention. Here are a few ways to “grab” their attention in each of the educational disciplines! Ideas for younger students: Children in these age groups absorb anything we tell them without [...]
June 2010 Inspire! 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. Summer is a time to explore different areas of interest or brush up on some basic skills. Math Math fact [...]
May 2010 Inspire! As the days grow longer and the temperatures increase, it affords us the opportunity to take our homeschool studies outside. Both you and your children often find the “outdoor classroom” a refreshing change. Below you will find suggestions to help you take the learning outside. Create a Garden One outdoor activity that [...]
April 2010 Inspire! Do you want your children to love learning, to love reading, to love books and be able to express themselves well? Of course you do. Do you need credentials or special training to make this happen? Absolutely not. You need only your voice, your child and books. Read to them. Read to [...]
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