Sometimes we parents feel we need a preschool “curriculum” just because we’re having a little trouble coming up with ideas. We don’t really need curriculum; we just need to brainstorm. For instance, teaching colors to toddlers & preschoolers doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated — it just requires a little imagination. Here are some […]
A Brief Overview of Notebooking & Shutterbooks
What is Notebooking? Notebooks and shutterbooks (aka Lapbooks TM) are terrific projects for documenting real-life learning. They’re great for relaxed homeschooling, because they allow for the children’s uniqueness and innate creativity, rather than expecting an “inside-the-box” outcome. I highly recommend that every homeschool parent learn about notebooking and shutterbooks. Notebooking is compiling a variety of […]
Predicting the Outcome (Learning English is Natural)
I am solidly in the camp of those who believe that very young students do not need a lot of academic work. In thinking over my English Guide one night, it occurred to me that the list of concepts for first and second grade might cause a parent to feel that this is not the […]
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