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 [...]
February 2011 Inspire! As a Learning Guide, you may have heard your child question the importance of diagramming or insist that a particular story is so boring, he can’t read it. Whether the “problem” subject is grammar, math, history, or science, incorporating creative teaching techniques will not only motivate your child to want to learn [...]
You may think, if you are familiar with it, that the title of this piece refers to December 26th – the traditional English celebration of gift giving to others. However, what I have in mind today is not a date on the calendar, but a gift that will keep on giving. Over the years, we [...]
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 [...]
March 2010 Inspire! Writing is a process that involves several distinct steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. It is important for a writer to work through each of the steps in order to ensure that he has produced a polished, complete piece. The writing process is not always linear. A writer may move back [...]
February 2010 Inspire! Writing is a process that involves several distinct steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. It is important for a writer to work through each of the steps in order to ensure that he has produced a polished, complete piece. The writing process is not always linear. A writer may move back [...]
January 2010 Inspire! Writing is a process that involves several distinct steps: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. It is important for a writer to work through each of the steps in order to ensure that he has produced a polished, complete piece. The writing process is not always linear. A writer may move back [...]
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