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Contribute to the National Gallery on Writing

webmaster — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:06:37 +0000

I just read about this which I think is cool. To celebrate composition in all its forms, we [The National Council of Teachers of Writing] are inviting diverse participants –students, teachers, parents, grandparents, service and industrial workers, managers, business owners, legislators, retirees, and many more — to submit a piece of writing to the National Gallery of [...]

Summer Travel and Education

webmaster — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:55:26 +0000

I have learned enormous amounts through travel.Â And I remember trips that I took as an adolescent in which I learned much.Â At least from the perspective of today, I remember them as very education Today I’m a parent with three kids (ages 15, 12, & 10) and I’m finishing a two week family trip through [...]

Best Summer Activities

webmaster — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:03:09 +0000

1. Going to the country or National Park. In my case, we are going to spend the next two weeks in Colorado: rafting, climbing, hiking, camping, and whatnot. Birding too. 2. Turning off the electronics. I will not be blogging, twittering, or facebooking about it. Neither will my kids be listening to their [...]

Summer Study – More

webmaster — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:34:20 +0000

How different can you make the summer? How long a “total” vacation is OK for an elementary or middle school student?Â Can they feel like they’re having a total vacation but can you slip in enough education to keep them from backsliding?Â YouÂ know that a two or three month summer vacation can result in serious [...]

Spring & Summer Writing Courses

webmaster — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:11:53 +0000

Another great idea for summer study, how about an online writing course? You know how much children like learning on the computer and writing skills, when properly taught, are fun. Children like trying to express themselves and learning the skills to do so. Unlike other subjects which can involve trying to absorb all sorts of [...]

Geography Education & The National Geographic

webmaster — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:45:27 +0000

I get all sorts of approaches from people interested in reaching online homeschoolers.Â Most of them, I politely decline.Â This one was pretty special so I thought I’d share it.Â If you are interested, contactÂ contact Sarah:Â scabanÂ atÂ Â ngs.org. Here it is: National Geographicâ€™s My Wonderful World blog is seeking homeschool, after school, and informal [...]

Summer Study – The Fun Approach

webmaster — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:48:12 +0000

We all know that a two or three month total vacation can reallyÂ set-back a child’s education. They forget so much.Â But, summer is an important time for a change of pace and new experiences. Your child works hard during the school year and needs a summer vacation in order to come back refreshed. The sensible part [...]

Homeschool Online

webmaster — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:12:12 +0000

The online possibilities have made this generation of homeschoolers so lucky.Â Before the net, homeschoolers had trouble getting access to educational materials, finding other homeschoolers, getting information on what the rules and resources are, and were generally at a disadvantage to students in big institutions made access to resources and info so each. The online capabilities [...]

Best Science Curriculum

webmaster — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:00:01 +0000

I’m looking for ideas on what you think the best science curriculum is for K8 or any part of it. What are your thoughts and why? My criteria: - Curriculum that builds a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and process - Curriculum that engages and inspires interest and curiosity and confidence - Curriculum that we can afford without [...]

Building Things

webmaster — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:28:02 +0000

I just read an inspiring blog post about Building the Brooklyn Bridge. While the article isn’t 100% accurate (note the comment on power tools), it was worth reading. I’ll quote a little: Â When Brooklyn and New Yorkâ€™s population was booming at the end of the 19th century, the best way to get to and from Brooklyn [...]