Need a full-proof way of motivating yourself or your student to move forward and succeed? Follow Cortez’s example. In 1519, Cortés landed in Veracruz. His objective: prevail in battle against the Aztecs and grab their treasure. His problem: The Aztec empire had been around for hundreds of years. The odds of upstaging it with only…
If you’re like me, you find yourself chasing a promise held out continuously by best selling authors, Christian and non-Christian alike. The promise is almost within my grasp. But to really have it dialed in, I need this book, or I need to go to this seminar, or I need this app. Balancing work, life,…
Some home schooling ideas I had based on Albert Einstein’s Ten tips for creativity: Follow Your Curiosity: Resist rigidity. Use, but don’t limit yourself to workbooks. Find ways to go deeper into subjects of interest to your children. Perseverance is Priceless: Perseverance is also not optional when it comes to learning or mastering a subject…
Today’s Video: The “Mystery” Behind Talent Revealed by Daniel Coyle. (18 minutes) Dan explores the reasons behind talent and how to cultivate it. The ideas presented in this talk can be used in your homeschool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq0pHpNy6bs&t=70s.
I know. I’m know I over-reacting. But sometimes it feels good to be able to say, “I told you so.” Many years ago, students taking classes at Basic Skills began to bring technology with them- cell phones. I thought this was totally unnecessary. I thought it would become a big-time distraction and get in the way…
Today’s Video: How to Learn Anything 10x Faster by Daniel Coyle. (4 minutes) This is an animated presentation of the key learning principle in Daniel Coyle’s book, The Talent Code. This principle is integrated into the Supplemental Home School Program offered here at Basic Skills. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Npvho3Hn6M0.
What is the end or purpose of home schooling? Years ago we had a guest speak to our graduating class. He was a home school father and pastor. He began his talk by contrasting two people. Then he posed a question to the graduates. Here’s a paraphrase of the two people he contrasted: On a…
What is the end or purpose of home schooling? Years ago we had a guest speak to our graduating class. He was a home school father and pastor. He began his talk by contrasting two people. Then he posed a question to the graduates. Here’s a paraphrase of the two people he contrasted: On a weekly…
Today’s Video: Go to College? by John Taylor Gato. (5 minutes) What do Bill Gates (Microsoft), Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak (Apple), and Michael Dell (Dell Computers) have in common? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LatwQMi-Ys
What??? Is something going on that I need to be concerned about? Are home schoolers being coerced into one of the many on-line charter schools? Will I be able to still use my faith-based textbooks? Can I expect surprise visits from a state official if I continue teaching my child at home? So, what am…