Teaching & Homeschool Articles - Page 15

Is your child confident when it comes to completing new tasks? Or do they shy away from challenges? All kids are born different, and the way that our kids react to the world are vastly different from one another. No matter how confident they are (or not), what’s more important is their developing self-esteem. Even if confidence is low, a healthy self-esteem can change that, making them more courageous and confident down the road.

Perhaps there’s no greater hot-button issue in the world of education than that of homework. The debate rages on: is homework useful for kids? While homework has been blasted in studies in recent years, many of such studies focused on test scores or GPA. This article will address how to use homework as a valuable tool for character development without overloading your child.

Have you ever thought that your child is different than others? If your child seems to know things that other children just don’t understand, then you may be raising a gifted child. When so many kids out there need help to catch up with peers, giftedness often goes overlooked or under supported. At risk for underachievement, gifted kids need support too! The following article focuses on how to recognized giftedness in your child and how best to support your budding whiz kid. 

We all want our children to succeed in school. In fact, most of us spend a lot of time teaching our kids the alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors, all needed for preschool and beyond. But did you know that there’s more to education than just academic skills? Nonacademic skills are those that we don’t often think about, but are critical to our kids’ development. 

If you’re looking for new ways to boost your child’s learning outside of the classroom, look no further than the following article. Here we explore ways to integrate proven homeschooling techniques into your child’s life to explore their interests, and enhance their learning. Read on to discover some of homeschooling’s best practices to increase your child’s potential, even if they attend traditional school. 

Are you thinking about homeschooling your preschooler? Have you made the big decision but are still anxious about doing things right? Homeschooling can be a great way to give your child an education you’re proud of, but could also be a bit daunting. The following article discusses the five most common homeschooling mistakes, and how to avoid them as you begin your adventure into homeschooling your child.

Does your child struggle learning when it comes to a particular skill? Have you noticed your child unmotivated or self-conscious when it comes to learning? You’re not alone. All kids need help at times, and if you’re searching for ways to help, it’s likely that parents before you have sought the same answers. Here are the most commonly asked questions parents have regarding supporting their struggling learners, and the answers to help you assist your child.

One of the biggest myths in homeschooling is the idea that homeschool students can’t make friends, or aren’t properly socialized. This simply isn’t true. In fact, there are many ways to build in meaningful social activities for your homeschooler. Whether you are homeschooling or not, the following article will shed light on little-known ways to incorporate fun and educational social activities into your child’s life. 

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Sometimes when we want the best for our children, we don’t think about how far we’re pushing them. Research has shown that letting kids work on skills at their own pace helps them to become more motivated and interested learners. Read the following article to learn more about letting children direct their own learning, and discover ways to support them while they explore their skills.