As a homeschooler, you’re probably already aware that there are many different learning styles. Everyone has their preferred method of learning. Whether your are new to homeschooling or are an old pro, a quick review of learning styles can be beneficial. The common school of thought recognizes three distinct learning styles. These are Visual Learners, [...]
Ok, so if you are like us, the first week of school has begun and you are wondering what you have gotten yourself into – right? It is either going swimmingly, or you feel wrecked. Even though this is my 20th year to begin – and my 17th year with Calvert, I find that it [...]
Homeschooling on the Road Joan Cooke is a new Learning Guide to nine-year-old twins. For the past five years she and her husband have taken their children on an eight-week, cross-country trip to visit relatives and friends. Joan does not want to cancel the trip, but she is concerned that her children will fall behind [...]
June 2011 Inspire! Whether you are taking a break or continuing to homeschool throughout the summer months, the warmer weather and abundance of natural resources make it a great time of year to extend your classroom to the outdoors. From taking casual nature walks to setting up elaborate weather stations, the opportunities for outdoor learning [...]
May 2011 Inspire! This spring is a great time to get the whole family moving by incorporating physical activities into your lifestyle. Read our ideas on how to exercise both body and mind! According to http://kidshealth.org/,10% of 2 to 5 year olds and more than 15% of children between the ages of 6 and 19 [...]
March 2011 Inspire! Benjamin Franklin coined the famous phrase, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” That sentiment may have been true two hundred years ago, but these days a penny saved can be two pennies earned with interest! As today’s child becomes increasingly exposed to “must have” products marketed through television commercials and on [...]
Yesterday I told you about two of the “fun boxes” that we use in our family to keep the troops at Clan Roe marching forward. Today I want to tell you about the other two. Fun Box #3 – The Idea Box – This could be called the Reward Box Part II, because the idea [...]
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 [...]
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