“All these kids been learning Common Core math, ’bout to learn how to “Carry the One” from their new homeschool teachers…” This was a meme, and I found it hilarious! With the event of the Coronavirus, parents have been immediately thrust into the role of homeschool teacher, a role they weren’t ready for and didn’t…
When you think about science, think about sorting this subject into two categories: organic and inorganic. High school students need exposure to both. From our point of view, they need three units to graduate. The first two courses typically come in the form of biology which satisfies the organic category and physical science which satisfies…
Today’s tools of communication encourage us to move faster and faster. The options are growing. Within moments you can text, tweet, post on Instagram, and comment on Facebook. Maybe like me, you’re addicted to the speed they represent. These communication channels, however, discourage things like thinking, reflecting, and calmly responding. What they encourage is the…
Maria Menounos is a remarkable person. Maybe you’ve seen her on TV, on shows like E! News, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Dateline, Today, and Extra. And then, while taking care of her mother who had brain cancer, she was forced to slow down. Then, Maria herself was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Maybe you could…
Today’s Video: How Autism and Intelligence Connect by Jordan Peterson (11 minutes) Autistic children perceive the world differently. Listen to Dr. Peterson as he discusses how autism and intelligence connect.
Need a full-proof way of motivating yourself or your student to move forward and succeed? Follow Cortez’s example. In 1519, Cortés landed in Veracruz. His objective: prevail in battle against the Aztecs and grab their treasure. His problem: The Aztec empire had been around for hundreds of years. The odds of upstaging it with only…
What is the end or purpose of home schooling? Years ago we had a guest speak to our graduating class. He was a home school father and pastor. He began his talk by contrasting two people. Then he posed a question to the graduates. Here’s a paraphrase of the two people he contrasted: On a weekly…
The only D I got in college was an upper division philosophy class titled Values and the Future. The grade for the course was based on one assignment: a paper and an oral presentation. I took the course seriously. I was invested. I put a lot of effort into my research. When it was time…
Today’s Video: Education That Nurtures Rather Than Undermines Creativity. Sir Ken Robinson. (19 minutes) The home can be the perfect context for nurturing creativity. This video will inspire and give you some ideas you can use. https://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity
Very few students like to be evaluated or tested for a simple reason. It bothers them to be wrong! And, if we’re honest, it bothers us too. That’s because we often see our children as a reflection of our academic and parenting efforts. It may explain partly why some parents experience difficulty in giving their…