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Author Archives: Meg Rayborn Dawson
Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Teacher (Little House on the Prairie)
(image credited to https://littlehouseontheprairie.com) The televised series, “Little House on the Prairie” (1974-1983) introduced Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family to households everywhere. Watching those shows caused me to explore a little deeper, and I discovered the treasure contained within … Continue reading
Cancel Public School
Cancel Public School March 18, 2021 By DAN GELERNTER The Independemt Institute NOTE: THE OPINION IN THIS ARTICLE IS THAT OF THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE, NOT NECESSARILY THAT OF THE PUBLISHER OF ALPHA-PHONICS Also published in American Greatness Tue. March 16, 2021 85Shares A friend who volunteers … Continue reading
Anywhere School – or Learning Anywhere
“I’m late, I’m late for A very important date. No time to say hello, good-bye, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late” (The White Rabbit — Alice in Wonderland) Do you ever feel stuck on a tread mill, unable to step … Continue reading
“That-Mom” & Socializing Homeschoolers
“What about the lack of socialization?” “How will she learn to make friends?” “Isn’t he lonely?” Comments like these never convinced me to enroll my children in public schools, but they did cause me to seek ways for my children … Continue reading
Big Ears & Harnessing the Creative Nature of Children
Growing up, when I heard my mom say, “Little pictures have big ears,” I had an idea she was talking about us. But as I look back on raising my own children, I realize how big those ears really … Continue reading
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The Crayon Catastrophe & Lost Teaching Opportunities
Homeschooling a large family on a limited income required many sacrifices. Pinching pennies was the key to survival. Most of my curriculum was either found at used bookstores, or I created it myself. And I bought supplies for the lowest … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative Learning, Homeschooling, Parenting
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Homemade Props in a Child’s World (Imaginative Play)
Cardboard boxes and laundry baskets are lined up in a row. “All Aboard!” my 4-year-old son shouts, as he gestures for me to climb into the laundry basket. “Where are we going?” I ask him. “To market to market to … Continue reading
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Tagged Homemade train, Imaginative Play, Learning Activities
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How it Began (Homeschooling in the ’80’s)
Dad, mom and two-year-old “C” moved to Washington state in the early 80’s. This was our first family home. Being overly ambitious, I hoped to demonstrate my teaching skills by instructing “C” early and giving her a great head start. … Continue reading
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Tagged Homeschool Success, Homeschooling, School Choice
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The Best Dividends & Investing in a Child’s World
Precious metals? Stocks? Real Estate? Children? Where is the best place to invest? I don’t know about you, but I’m very happy with the decision I made. The 80’s and 90’s are now a blur in my memory. A new … Continue reading
Alpha-Phonics
The Alphabet Song!
Water on the Floor
Alpha-Phonics the Book on CD Rom
Blumenfeld Oral Reading Assessment Test
How To Tutor
How To Tutor Cursive Handwriting Workbook
