Earlier today I was reading the very good “Crunch Cons” blog over at beliefnet and the author, Rod Dreher was responding to a reader question about preparing to homeschool his daughter in a few years (the child in question was under 1 year). Mr. Dreher responded first by explaining that he and his wife were no longer homeschooling their son who is now six. Then … Continue reading 5 year old boys and "A Well Trained Mind"
Earlier today I was reading the very good “Crunch Cons” blog over at beliefnet and the author, Rod Dreher was responding to a reader question about preparing to homeschool his daughter in a few years (the child in question was under 1 year). Mr. Dreher responded first by explaining that he and his wife were no longer homeschooling their son who is now six. Then … Continue reading 5 year old boys and “A Well Trained Mind”
Here’s a cool website for those seeking to identify unknown bugs: http://whatsthatbug.com/ FYI, there is a picture of wheelbugs mating which prompts a comment about “bug pornography” by the site authors. Nothing major, but I thought I’d give a heads-up in case that sort of thing bugs you. (Get it – bugs you! Harhar.) Continue reading Bugs galore!
The Chicago Tribune had a list of useful links for students and teachers which I thought I’d pass on to you. I copied these addresses and desciptions from the story and have tried to correct incomplete addresses, but if you come across something which doesn’t work, leave a message and I’ll try to fix it: ACADEMIC ALL STARS http://www.ipl.org — Tough to say enough good … Continue reading Link-o-palooza!
There was a column in the Washington Post yesterday by a college professor outlining his student’s general lack of literacy. Today there was a column by the Post’s education writer about how uncommon overachieving high school students are. Any chance the two are related? In his column, Michael Skube shares everyday words his students don’t know. On the list are impetus, ramshackle, lucid, advocate, derelict, … Continue reading High School in America
In our house we take a pretty relaxed approach to schooling. Not quite strict unschooling, but much closer to that than to “school at home”. However, it has always been my plan that we would gradually ramp up to a more formalized approach as the kids got older so that they would be sure to cover math through calculus, world and American history, learn a … Continue reading Speaking of preparing for a new school year
Over on msn.com, one of the highlighted stories scrolling across the top of the page is about the blogs of 4 teachers preparing to start a new school year – 2 looking forward and 2 starting retirment. One of the 2 teachers looking forward to the new school year of a HOMESCHOOLING mom named Tanna. Blog here. I think it’s way cool that a mainstream … Continue reading Way cool
I’m sure all my faithful minions are heartbroken that I haven’t been blogging more this week, but packing must continue. So in the meantime, I’ll direct you to some fun stuff to look through: The Pig’s Tales: A 4th grade teacher blogging about life, school, kids and an outrageously terrible principle. I recommend starting here and wandering through older posts (the stuff on her main … Continue reading Stuff to look at
I’m still busy packing, so I’m not going to have much time to post over the next few days (which doesn’t mean I won’t indulge anyway!), but I wanted to let everyone know that the Carnival of Homeschooling is up over at the Common Room. The Carnival of Education is up over at Education Wonks. Browse, mingle, talk among yourselves, have fun! Continue reading Let’s go to the carnivals!
Over on msnbc.com they have an article from Forbes Magazine titled “Five Reasons to Skip College” which I think every parent and teen should read. The article points out that while there is a correlation between a college degree, particularly from a top school, and earnings, this should not be taken to be a causative relationship. If you’re smart and ambitious enough to get into … Continue reading Forbes magazine on why your kids should think about skipping college
The Upside Down World 