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Is Homeschooling The Right Thing To Do? by Shirley M.R. Minster Is homeschooling still the right thing to do? Were we right in bringing our child home from school? Questions that focus on a child’s education can be the most difficult to answer. Parents worry that what they do today will have an effect on their child’s future. Self-doubt creeps in and whispers, “Did we do the right thing? What happens if we were wrong?” The Myth of Under (and Over) Achievement by David H. Albert “Each one of you is perfect as you are. And you all could use a little bit of improvement.” We are all underachievers. Or so it seems to me. That most of the time we could do better as individuals seems obvious. Psychometricians often claim we are smarter than ever. I don’t know – I tend to think that while as individuals we may be getting smarter (better nutrition and all, though make sure to supplement those Omega-3s), our collective intelligence, in our neighborhoods and in the world community, is increasingly impoverished, and, as a society, we get dumber all the time. The Magic of "Thank You"! by Dr. Renée Fuller “I had expected the two Wrights would get a real kick out of my invitation to celebrate their joint birthdays at the Inn for that super-duper Sunday buffet brunch. They even brought their two teenage youngsters – although I hadn’t invited them.” Mattie, a distinguished looking elderly widow looked both puzzled and disappointed. Wildlife Class at Magic Sky by Jon Remmerde When we took care of Magic Sky Girl Scout Ranch at 7,700 feet in the Rocky Mountain in northern Colorado, Amanda, Juniper, and I scattered about the living room, reading, writing, and drawing, each pursuing education or recreation (in our family there is no difference) in individual ways. Laura came back early from her morning walk and asked, "Anybody want to see some cougars?" Homeschool High School’s Most Essential Subject by Barbara Frank What subjects should you include when homeschooling your teen through high school? Answering this question can and does fill entire books. Personally, I think at least some of the subjects should be related to your teen’s interests as much as anything else. But there’s one subject that should be mandatory: personal finance. Do You Parent With Your Wallet? by James Lehman What kid doesn't love it when Mom or Dad spends money on them? When you can afford it, buying things for your children is fun. But there's a point where we buy things for our kids for the wrong reasons: to win their allegiance or simply to get them to stop screaming. Where is the line between generosity and parenting with your wallet, and what's the danger of crossing that line? What's the best approach to take when your ex-spouse spends on the kids instead of parenting them? Teaching Children Financial Responsibility (from Busy Moms Central) - Are you wondering when you should teach your children about managing money? You should start as soon as they learn to count and understand the concept of more and less. Think your six-year-old is too young to learn about simple money management concepts? Give Your Child a Head Start in the Arts by Barbara Curtis “I didn’t grow up with the arts” my friend Shelley confided over coffee recently. “ Now I wish I had. I’d like to give my kids some exposure – want them to be able to enjoy art and music and to understand them more than I do. But I’m not really sure where to start.” The Art of Leonardo DaVinci by Sharon Jeffus "For once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will long to return. " This powerful quote was spoken by one of the most amazing minds in history. He was an artist who dared to devise how man could fly. He was also the first real scientist/artist that we can document. Not only was he an inventor, but is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time. Over six million people a year view the "Mona Lisa" in the Louvre. His "Last Supper " is another widely appreciated work of art depicting people. How was he able to ascertain such perfection? He was a scientist in his knowledge of anatomy. Download this in a PDF file. Well Organized Writing - A Critical First Step by Dave Marks It’s not unusual for young people, still learning to pass on information in writing, to present that information in jumbled and chaotic ways. In fact this is the norm, so if you’re reading your children’s writing and are finding that the ideas don’t flow smoothly from one information bit to the next one, don’t despair. You’re having an experience that’s shared by most teachers. The following exercise is designed to teach in about five days, students who are in grades six through ninth, that: 1) ideas in sentences can be connected; 2) ideas can flow from one sentence to the next; and 3) they can make ideas in their writing flow from one bit of information to the next one. The Unconventional Ideas of John O. Andersen:The Parent's Essential Active Role in Unschooling by John O. Andersen I strongly believe in unschooling; the "curriculum" of freely following one's interests. Yet, when it comes to unschooling children, parental involvement is a must. This is because children often won't know they have an interest in something until after their parents give them a glimpse of the many fascinating ideas and pursuits the world offers. Strolling: A Skill Every Teen Should Have by John O. Andersen Power walking is so corporate. Fitness walking is so selfish. Strolling is the wiser choice. Strolling is exercise, but infinitely more than that. When you're good at strolling, it can not only be exercise, but more importantly, one of the finest forms of educational entertainment imaginable. Wordsmith's Corner - Student Submissions:The Eiffel Tower by Bellisant Corcoran-Mathe Located on the Left Bank of Paris, the capital city of France, stands the Eiffel Tower ( known to Parisians as Tour Eiffel). This structure has been standing for over a hundred years and is recognized by millions as a symbol of Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris, the fifth tallest in France at 1,055 feet and was the tallest structure in the world for 41 years (when it was surpassed in height by the Chrysler Building). Already fifteen minutes late, I walked into the restaurant where I was meeting my family. I located my table and made a bee-line for it, eager to sit down. “Happy birthday mom!” I cried as I plopped into my chair. There were six there at dinner that evening; my father, mother, sister, brother, aunt and me. “On a Field, Sable, the Letter A. Gules (228)” by Rachel Cote (A review of the Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne) Sin is something no one wishes to commit because not always does |
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