Category Archives: education

Phonemic Awareness, Nursery Rhymes & Learning in the Womb

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

Have you heard the story about the cellist Pablo Casals and his déjà vu experience? This man was intrigued by a piece of music he was learning. As he read through it for the first time, he felt he knew … Continue reading →

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Phonemic Awareness: Song, Movement & Rhythm for Youngsters

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Meg (homeschool mom of 9)

Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark do do do do do do Baby shark I’ve been in homes of many young parents, and few have escaped the Baby … Continue reading →

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Laura Ingalls Wilder, the Teacher (Little House on the Prairie)

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Meg (homeschool mom of 9)

(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 →

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“That-Mom” & Socializing Homeschoolers

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

“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 →

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The Crayon Catastrophe & Lost Teaching Opportunities

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Meg (homeschooling mom of 9)

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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Looking At ‘Top’ Schools? College Rankings Ignore Student Engagement, Study Finds

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Peter Watt

April 4, 2018Education, Intelligence Looking At ‘Top’ Schools? College Rankings Ignore Student Engagement, Study Finds by Terra Marquette  STUDY FINDS ShareTweet BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Students and parents, pay attention! A test will follow: When it comes time to make that all-important decision about … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin School district scraps traditional ‘A-F’ grading system for kinder, gentler model

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Peter Watt

  ANALYSIS CURRICULUM OPINION Wisconsin School district scraps traditional ‘A-F’ grading system for kinder, gentler model CHRISTIAN SCHNEIDER – SENIOR COLLEGE FIX REPORTER  FEBRUARY 12, 2020 SHARE THIS ARTICLE: The College Fix on Facebook The College Fix on Twitter The College Fix on Youtube Share on Email … Continue reading →

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Get up, stand up, Stand up for your health! Educators Must Take Stand Against Prolonged Sitting, Study Says

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Peter Watt

(© Monkey Business – stock.adobe.com) STUDY FINDS   February 10, 2020Education, Exercise, Health & Medical  Get up, Stand up, Stand up for your health!: Educators Must Take Stand Against Prolonged Sitting, Study Says by John Anderer  STUDY FINDS    FEBRUARY 10, 2020 SHARE187ShareTweet … Continue reading →

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Why Teachers Need To Do More Than Have Kids ‘Turn And Talk’

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Peter Watt

Teachers frequently ask students to talk to a partner or work in groups, but the approach needs to … [+] EDITORS’ PICK12,904 viewsFeb 9, 2020, 01:50pm Why Teachers Need To Do More Than Have Kids ‘Turn And Talk’ Teachers have been … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Museums Transformed Their Collections Into Free Coloring Pages

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Peter Watt

Hartmann Schedel, The Nuremberg Chronicle (Anton Koberger, for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kamermaister), 1493 (Trinity Hall, Cambridge) SMARTNEWS Keeping you current One Hundred Museums Transformed Their Collections Into Free Coloring Pages This year’s #ColorOurCollections campaign features everything from medical drawings to zany 1920s advertisements … Continue reading →

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