My second daughter, Marie, is a highly tactile learner just like her father. She learns best when there are things to touch and feel, when she can move her body (she is also a musical learner but that is for another post). We first became aware of this while trying to teach her math. She […]
Learning Styles: Linguistic, Read, Write Learners
I think that linguistic learners have it the easiest in that our world deals with words – whether in speaking, reading, or writing. Because of this many linguistic learners are considered to be the ‘gifted’ ones because they do so well in this environment. Hopefully in this journey through each of the multiple intelligences we’ll […]
Do You Have Questions About Homeschooling?
This Saturday our little town is having its first ever mini-homeschool conference. Booths will be set up displaying different types of curricula. There will be classes about each of the online programs available in the state, the “S” word (socialization), dual enrollment, early childhood learning, laws for homeschooling in Nevada, etc. I get to do […]
My Top 5 Pieces of Homeschooling Advice
Advice is a funny thing. It can be bad or good, solicited or not, freely given yet not willingly taken. Why should/would anyone care what I think? I don’t know. As part of Sonlight’s March Blog party celebrating their 25th anniversary all year long we were asked to “Share the best homeschooling advice you have […]
Hands of a Child Lapbooks on Sale
Looking for a little extra something to add to your homeschool studies this year? How about something to do with your kids on the weekends or when they get home from school? Lapbooks are the answer! They are fun and interactive and a great way to organize everything your child has learned. We enjoy doing […]