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Comment on Why I Ditched the “Boxed” Curriculum by Thara

Thara — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:55:02 +0000

Heya.
In order to have a choice I look at questions on exam papers and adapt ones I find in commercially produced workbooks at the local bookstore too. I also read up on subject requirements and levels of our national curriculum. That information helps me decide what to do next. I’m a keen believer in quality over quantity here all the way. Best wishes. Nice to meet you. I do like to have a flexible lesson plan to use however. It eases my stress.

I focus on teaching skills through play as much as possible. We do a ton of play dates at the closest library where they have a soft play area and so on. I also rarely give out homework each term. I believe education should be truly meaningful and fun at the same time. In lieu of daily homework tasks I only set the children a fun homework exercise each fortnight. The homework questions vary. For example the homework might be to plan a Halloween party or to decide a Christmas menu in question. Or the homework may be to study a artist and make some brief summary notes on findings.

At other times the homework is to read a new story and think of ten original math questions. Homework really needs to be fun. And it can be. Recently we visited a new museum and had lunch by a river. Their homework task that week was to write a recount of their trip to that museum. I also told them to find out a bit more about the town online. We drew a map. My kids love homework.

Comment on Books for Kids About Slavery + Abolition: Who What Why Books (Review) by Robert

Robert — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:54:52 +0000

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Comment on How to Nurture a Love of Learning in Homeschool by Abby Banks

Abby Banks — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:15:48 +0000

In reply to Val Colvin. Hi Val! Thanks for being a podcast listener. Wow~ homeschooling since 1986!! That's amazing. Congrats to you for all the dedication and perseverance through the years.

Comment on How to Nurture a Love of Learning in Homeschool by Val Colvin

Val Colvin — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:49:51 +0000

As a momma to 13 and on my last “student” at home, thank you for this refresh. I listen to your podcast each morning as I walk and say, “Yes! I wish everyone could understand. ” We’re kindred spirits. Starting off on this journey in 1986/7 helped as we weren’t able to get any curriculum! The “big guys” would only sell to schools with a letter head and we would have had to gone to a printer for that! No computers, no Pinterest bloggers, just me and the Holy Spirit! KONOS a few years later taught me how to relax and enjoy my growing brood of children.

I came on here today to find “show notes”, hoping to inspire my pile of project notecards. I get the usual lapbook, brochure, PowerPoint presentation, but I was hoping for more ideas…more modern (that’s where I find you help me most). We’re using Trello and loving it!

Keep up the good work.
Abundant blessings,
Val Colvin

Comment on Organizing Digital Homeschool Resources by Sophie

Sophie — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:10:10 +0000

I’ve never thought to use Trello for organizing my digital homeschool resources. I currently store them in folders on my desktop, sorted by subject/grade. I’m not sure that I use enough digital resources to make this system necessary/helpful, but your post made me wonder how many good resources I might be missing out on. It’s definitely something to consider.

Comment on Homeschooling a child with Dyslexia by Abby Banks

Abby Banks — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 23:59:54 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

Thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, I’ve since learned that there are specialized fonts for children with dyslexia, so that definitely could be a help for some kids. TG&TB wasn’t around back when we were trying things, so it’s good to hear of another possible option for families. Again – thanks for the helpful comment!

Comment on Homeschooling a child with Dyslexia by Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:09:45 +0000

Been homeschooling multiple dyslexic kids for years. One did well with Barton for reading and spelling. With another child we tried All About Reading and found that he’d get headaches with it. It was a slow and painful go for him. Must be the font or something that was hard on his brain (I have no doubt it works well for many kids) We then tried the new Good and the Beautiful LA curriculm and he’s taking off with reading (FREE download of entire curriculm so only cost to try it is the lessons you print). Point of the story if one thing fails try, try again until you find what works! It’s an adventure and no two kids are the same!

Comment on Homeschooling a child with Dyslexia by Abby Banks

Abby Banks — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 01:30:45 +0000

In reply to CS. So glad it was helpful!! Yes - AAS & AAR seem to be a great fit for so many kids. I was sorry it took us so long to make the switch.

Comment on Homeschooling a child with Dyslexia by CS

CS — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:35:34 +0000

This fits my child exactly. I keep hearing about “All About Spelling” and “All About Reading”. It sounds like I need to make that my next curriculum choice. This is a very helpful article.

Comment on How to create your own homeschool Bible curriculum using the inductive method by Abby Banks

Abby Banks — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:54:31 +0000

In reply to Marlo. My pleasure!