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How to Get Started with Homeschooling
1) you can't mess it up! you are not going to teach her the "wrong thing". it's early, your job is to foster a love of learning and curiosity and good ...
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- I suggest reading Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks...it walks you through her top picks for school curriculum for all ages...but more importantly it walks you through HOW t...
- There is tons of info out there on how to get started. We are about to start on our 3rd year of home school with my about to be 7yr old. The best book I can recommend ...
- If you are in the Houston area check out these websites: http://www.homeschool-life.com/tx/heart/ http://www.pacesinfo.org http://www.homerunministries.com/
How Much Do You Expect of Your 3 1/2 Y,o in Re; to School?
I think every child is different and at this age the goal should be to encourage a love for learning. Thus, rather than pushing, I would recommend praising ...
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- He is right where he should be. Wenda C. put it very well and teaches young children, so great advice from someone who knows. Things you can do at the grocery or ou...
- C., I think your son is right on track. My son was in the same boat at that age and also went to preschool. I think as long as you keep the learning fun you'll be fin...
- I think every child is different and at this age the goal should be to encourage a love for learning. Thus, rather than pushing, I would recommend praising him for wh...
Looking for Professional Speakers...
I can share some things to look for when choosing a book and share some examples of great books that will help to build literacy and a love of learning. ...
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- check with your the local hospitals. most have a speakers bureau. You might also check your local chamber of commerce. they could provide speakers from your area.
- Hey K., What is the name of the group? Call me and we can talk:) M. ###-###-####
- I sent out a Mamasource request 10 days ago looking for FREE places to do my talk. My talk can be a litte as 15-20 minutes or as long as 50. It is called ; The Real...
Is It Okay to Offer an Incentive?
Learning to read can be very frustrating, and it's important that he learn to love it. I think making him excited about reading by giving stars and ...
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- I think the star chart or some kind of incentive is a great idea. I do agree with Emily regarding - make sure your expectations aren't too high - it's awesome that he...
- Go with the star chart!!! We all need incentives at times and a child is no different. Hopefully a child will eventially develop that self motivation but we as adults ...
- i have done this with my own kids, now 15 and 10. It promotes many wonderful things including self esteem. I dont think going to the library should be a reward as mo...
Have You Heard of the "My Baby Can Read" Program?
Young children have natural curiosity but short attention spans, so you have to be aware of both so you don't stifle his love of learning. ...
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- Seen it on the T.V. . I would also like to know if it works myself.
- That is so funny, I just saw a program this pass weekend about the same thing. I to feel guilty because my daughter at 1 1/2 years of age could make out the pages of a...
- Hi A., I have taught school, work as a parent educator, have 2 kids in public school and I have attended many, many educational lectures. Very few kids read at ag...
Early Reading
It helps with their imagination and also a love of learning. Two things that become difficult to 'teach' as they get older. My 4 year old knows probably 5 ...
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- I have a 6 year old who can read simple words very good and can sound things out. I have a five year old who knows her letters, and what sounds some make such as "B, ...
- She sounds way ahead of schedule truthfully. My son who is completly deaf in one ear got into a bad school in Kindergarten and is now paying for it in first grade. B...
- It sounds like you know that the pre care she has been in is not sufficient and you are one person working and taking care of your daughter. Even if she is a little b...
Learning Her Abc's
I think the most important thing you can do is *model a love of learning*. Have library nights once every week or two. Let her see you reading. A lot. ...
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- The first time my daughter pointed out and named a letter, I got her the Leapster Fridge phonics, it has all the letter and tells what the letter is and the sound it m...
- i don't know how you feel about tv/dvd's but sounds like you are ok with it so... my son was doing the same thing - not even trying or saying "i don't know" when we ha...
- I highly recommend "Leap Frog Letter Factory" DVD. You can get it at Wal-Mart for about $10. My daughter just turned 4 in October and now knows all of her alphabet a...
How to Teach Abc's to Stubborn Child
Starfall.com is a great suggestion. My kids both love it! Make learning fun so that when she does go to school she doesn't hate every minute. Best of luck! ...
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- Leap Frog Letter Factory is wonderful as well. It will also help her learn her phonics sounds...which she should know as well.
- You need to have them testing for learning disabilities and dyslexia. The schools can (and must) test them and if they are determined to have a disability, the school...
- go to starfall.com great website.. my 2 year old learned most of his letters on starfall. but just like most battles with kids you cant win. when she wants to...
Proof of Successful Parenting
It doesn't really matter to me if they ever go to college, but I do hope to instill a love of learning. I am going about this by homeschooling in a way that ...
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- K., I think this is a loaded question. lol. I tend to think about this myself being a young mom with another on the way. I believe that it is our responsibility as ...
- Well, this is something I think about a lot. I worry because my ex is not in my daughter's life at all, nor is any of his family...their choice. I tried and finally ...
- Expecting a little more than you want from your kids - think back - did we do everything we were supposed to? Sharing your values and morals with your children - I ...
Pre-k
Pre-K is an opportunity for children to develop a love of learning while acquiring background knowledge and schema that they need in order for future ...
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- GA PreK is also known as Bright from the Start. Here's the link to their website or you can Google GA PreK... http://www.decal.state.ga.us/PreK/PreKMain.aspx I am...
- He does not have to be prepared at all for Pre-K. I was a Georgia Pre-K paraprofessional for three years, and depending on the type of curriculum that his particular s...
- i'm assuming your school did the lottery and if so, just be glad you got him in. Our school had 46 kids names in the box and only 19 names were pulled. luckily, both...
