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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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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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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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NC NC schools chief, amid crowded GOP race for lieutenant governor, calls to end Common Core

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Peter Watt

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson speaks at a school choice rally held at the N.C. Museum of History on Jan. 23, 2018. Hundreds attended the rally where Johnson was one of the featured speakers. EDUCATION NC schools chief, … Continue reading →

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Survey: Talking To Kids About Tech Most Fearful For Parents

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Peter Watt

(© Syda Productions – stock.adobe.com) January 31, 2020Intelligence, Mass Media, Parenting, Science & Technology, Society & Culture Survey: Talking To Kids About Tech Most Dreadful For Most Parents by Ben Renner SHARES17ShareTweet LONDON — Sitting down to talk about “the birds and the bees” used … Continue reading →

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FLORIDA Parents glad to see Common Core on the way out of school’s curriculum

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Peter Watt

  WINK NEWS Mom checks in with her children as they are doing homework. (Ivanhoe Newswire photo) Reporter: Andrea Henderson Writer: Lincoln Saunders Published:February 5, 2020 7:02 AM EST Updated:February 6, 2020 10:53 AM EST – Advertisement – RECOMMENDED: FLORIDA  … Continue reading →

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