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To Participate or Not…
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Living Memento Mori Part 7: Friendship With God Doesn’t Always Make Sense
As St. Teresa of Ávila was traveling to one of her convents, she fell off a horse while crossing a cold stream. The current, being strong, caused Teresa to lose her footing and she was almost swept away. She complained to God about the constant trials in her life. The Lord replied, “Do not complain,…
Keeping it Simple
Earlier this week, I shared a meme I thought was funny: “All these kids been learning Common Core math, ’bout to learn how to “Carry the One” from their new homeschool teachers…” I suggested in my post that we tend to teach how we were taught. We ourselves weren’t taught with Common Core methodology. The meme illustrates something…
You Can’t Always Teach to Your Child’s Learning Style
A lot of us got into home schooling so that we could customize the instructional menu to match our child’s learning style. So… • Your child doesn’t like to read and is an auditory learner? No problem. Use audio books, or a website like Audible. • Your child needs to see everything, and is a…
Standardized Testing, Homeschooling and the Coronavirus
With the feelings of panic and uncertainty we’re facing with the Coronavirus, you’d think the last thing parents would be wondering about is required achievement testing. Many of you, though, are thinking about it for a good reason. Educators use achievement testing to do more than simply comply with state law; their primary interest in…
