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Logical Learner: Characteristics, Strategies, & Activities

July 12, 2022 by Guest Writer

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If you have a child who is good with numbers and asks a lot of questions, you might have a logical learner. Whether you have a logical learning style or not, you can teach this child strategically. A logical-mathematical learning style is conducive to studies like math and science. They are process-oriented, which logical learners love. So, how do you help your logical learner with subjects that are a struggle? Read on to learn how to use your logical learner’s strengths in any subject.

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Popular Homeschooling Styles and How to Choose One

July 5, 2022 by Guest Writer

The homeschooling movement has skyrocketed in the last few years. In fact, research shows there are nearly four million homeschool students in the United States. It seems as if there are almost as many homeschooling styles, too! With so many homeschooling approaches, parents can easily feel overwhelmed. We’ll take you through a general overview of some of the most popular homeschooling styles and share tips on how to decide which one is right for your family.

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Teaching Math from a Biblical Worldview in Your Homeschool 

May 31, 2022 by Guest Writer

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If you have ever wondered whether it is necessary to teach math from a biblical worldview, you are not alone. Math seems like a neutral subject, driven by numbers, facts, and logic. But the very orderliness of math reveals a rational and orderly God. Biblical integration in math should do more than make reference to the Bible. Rather than merely trying to find math in the Bible, you want to help your students realize that God is at the foundation of all of life, including math. Teaching math or any subject from a biblical worldview means that your curriculum must start with the underlying assumption that the Bible is true and that it informs every area of life.

A Christian math curriculum assumes that mathematical and physical laws work because God created them to work. When you teach math from a Christian perspective, your student should come away with insight in how mathematical design shows God’s masterful work.

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How to Create Homeschool Lesson Plans in 5 Steps (with Examples)

May 10, 2022 by Guest Writer

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Creating a lesson plan for your homeschool can be a daunting project. If you have multiple children each with multiple subjects to plan, you might find yourself overwhelmed. Homeschool lesson plans do not have to consume all of your time. Homeschool lesson planners are available to automate and simplify the process of filling out your calendar with lessons. Many also find that relying on homeschool curriculum that include detailed homeschool lesson plans makes the planning process much faster. Read on to find out how to create lesson plans for your homeschool. As you make your own lesson plan, start with general overviews and chunk the project into smaller tasks.

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7 Fun Ways to Help a Child Struggling with Reading

May 3, 2022 by Guest Writer

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For most homeschoolers, we know that reading is crucial for a successful homeschool experience, but many children may be struggling readers. Reading is a process that begins with letters and sounds, which children learn to spell words and construct sentences. Then it expands to include paragraphs and chapters, which introduces children to all kinds of wonderful stories, facts, and ideas. Lastly, reading culminates in guiding children to explore world after world of information, knowledge, and adventure. If you’re wondering how to help your child to read, increase reading comprehension, and improve reading skills, you’ll often need to go back to the basics—regularly.

Some children grasp reading quickly and can read by the end of kindergarten. For other children, it may take longer for the concepts of reading to click and make sense to them. Most experts agree that children should be able to read by second grade. But this isn’t a hard and fast rule. Most parents agree that children will learn to read when they’re ready to read. If your child is a struggling reader, you’ll need to learn how to make reading fun while you keep reviewing the basics until they’re ready to read. The key for helping children to read is to keep it fun, motivating, and engaging. Check out these tools for making reading fun while also improving reading and comprehension skills.

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