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Activate Your Knowledge Networks
It’s possible to learn, up close and directly, through knowledge networks. Here’s how to activate yours. Continue reading
Respecting A Child’s Urge To Discover
Trust that kids can innovate and learn. Find out just how capable they can be. Continue reading
Posted in challenges, early education, global, homeschooling, imagination, independence, learning, parenting, success, technology
Tagged challenges, enthusiastic learners, homeschooling, imagination, independence, innovation, learning, One Laptop Per Child, preserving motivation, self-directed learning, self-education, success, technology
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Observe The “Goldilocks Effect” In Action
We learn from situations that are not too hard, not too easy, but “just right.” Continue reading
Successful Teen Homeschooling: Two Vital Factors
Do you know what two elements are essential for homeschooling teens? Continue reading
Posted in challenges, family, homeschooling, interests, parenting, selfhood, success, teens
Tagged challenges, homeschooling teens, interests, meaningful work, responsibility
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Benefits of Special Interest Groups
We like spending time with people who delight in the same things that fascinate us. That might be playing bagpipes, reenacting history, making homemade cheese, or white water rafting. Who doesn’t love sharing a favorite topic? It’s certainly easy to … Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, interests, learning, teens
Tagged homeschooling, i, interests, learning, passions, special interest groups
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Give Em The Finger
Avoid coercion, help children learn. Continue reading
Posted in attitude, consequences, homeschooling, learning, selfhood
Tagged attitude, coercion, consequences, freedom, Give Em The Finger, homeschooling, learning, resistance, selfhood
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The Boy With No Toys
Could you deprive your child of toys for his own good? Find out why one mother does. Continue reading
Posted in community, elders, family, homeschooling, imagination, learning, mothering, nature, parenting, radical homemaker, simple living, technology
Tagged community, elders, family, homeschooling, imagination, learning, mothering, nature, no toys, parenting, radical homemaker, simple living, technology
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How The “10,000 Hour” Rule Can Benefit Any Child
10,000 hours for Big Time Success is a rule that benefits homeschoolers and self-directed learners, even if they don’t spend those hours in any one field. Continue reading
Posted in homeschooling, learning, selfhood, success, teens
Tagged 000 hour children, 000 hour rule, 000 hour success, 000 hours, 10, homeschooling, homeschooling 10, learning, mastery, selfhood, success
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School ADD Isn’t Homeschool ADD
How a child diagnosed with ADD suffers in school and flourishes when homeschooled. Continue reading
Posted in college, homeschooling, learning, mothering, school, success, teens
Tagged ADD, homeschooling, learning, school
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Fun Theory
A child’s stubborn insistence that learning be meaningful and interesting is actually a sign of positive selfhood. We need to pay close attention to each child to really see what sparks enthusiasm, evokes awe, sharpens focus, builds on interests, and challenges abilities. That’s the best way to advance learning. Continue reading
Posted in attention, homeschooling, imagination, learning, parenting, selfhood
Tagged attention, fun, homeschooling, imagination, learning, parenting, selfhood
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