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But I don’t know how to teach organic chemistry?

One of the biggest criticisms of homeschool naysayers and one of the biggest concerns of homeschool parents are one in the same. Each asks how it is possible to teach a subject you do not know. If you are homeschooling a preschooler through elementary student, you not have asked yourself this question just yet. However, as time goes on and you are responsible for the education of a junior high school or high school student you may begin to tremble in fear at the thought of teaching higher math or science. You may feel lost when teaching the importance of … Continue reading →

Preschools: Reggio Emilia Education

Are you looking for a preschool for your child? There are many daycares and preschools that are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to education. This approach developed during the post World War Two era in the Reggio Emilia area of Italy. Reggio education is deeply respectful of children as individuals who are learning and growing in their environment. While our society often thinks of preschoolers as people who are very new to the world and need to learn, the Reggio approach gives credit to preschoolers as individuals who have unique learning needs and interests. Teachers watch the children and … Continue reading →

Would You Send Your Preschooler to Summer Camp?

I’m being tempted these days. Flyers come in the mail, and they are flyers about summer camps. These flyers detail all of the lovely things that my preschooler could be doing this summer. How about African dance? Learning Mandarin? Discovering how to be a spy? The possibilities are nearly endless, and she’s just four years old. All of these choices are so tempting. Of course, there are also the old standbys: swimming lessons and nature camp. I’d really like to sign my daughter up for all of them. Thank goodness I have a limited budget, or we’d be flying around … Continue reading →

Do Your Kids Need a Manners Makeover?

One of my preschooler’s favorite animated shorts on Playhouse Disney is called “Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?” In it a little boy is challenged with the task of teaching his pet alligator Al how to behave properly. Young viewers help Mikey to instill good manners in his scaly sidekick by answering questions, such as: What should Al do when playing on a slide at the park? A. Shove the other kids off, so he can have a turn B. Sit at the bottom of the slide to prevent anyone else from going down C. Take turns My daughter loves … Continue reading →