| You Can Homeschool! |
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Want to give your child a personalized education? Read on!
The decision to homeschool is a personal one unique to each family embarking down the path, and it can lead to questions like: How do I get started? What does a typical day look like? What about socialization? After researching [ … ]
| How Three of Tennessee’s Top Teachers Reach Kids in the Classroom |
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Great teachers know how to inspire kids to learn, but how do they do it? Here, the three Middle Tennessee finalists for 2011 - 2012 Teacher of the Year (Grand Division winners from East, West and Middle Tennessee will be selected this fall and finally, Teacher of the Year), share time-tested knowledge [ … ]
| The Building Blocks of Learning |
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The preschool years provide a remarkable opportunity for early learning. Like absorbent sponges, this age group is motivated by fun activities that are simple to provide.
"Look, Mommy! Come see what I made!" says 4-year-old Connor, running toward his mother and sliding in his socks on the hardwood [ … ]
| Fast Track to Memorization |
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When your child struggles to learn concepts, find surprising success by turning those concepts into playful ditties!
How did you learn to spell Mississippi? The old rhythm comes right back to you, doesn't it? Learning facts by using a rhythm or rhyme has been a part of schooling since [ … ]
| Help Needed for Reluctant Writer |
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Parents should be concerned if their kids are reading less, but what about writing? There's a huge
emphasis on writing ability when it comes time for college ... What you can do at home matters!
Your child sits at the kitchen table, staring at a blank piece of paper. "But I don't [ … ]
