by marty | Nov 5, 2023 | Academics, Child Development, Curriculum, Out of Box, Play
by Carolyn Forte There are days when nothing seems to work. The children can’t concentrate on math and complain loudly about the writing assignment. They constantly invent excuses to leave their work. Even their favorite books and story CDs are met with glazed eyes...
by marty | Apr 28, 2020 | Academics, Curriculum, Homeschooling, Out of Box, Patriotism, Unit Studies
Patriotic Unit Study by Carolyn Forte Excellence In Education Do you know the history of our American Flag? Do you know what it symbolizes? How about the Pledge of Allegiance? This is a fascinating study for the whole family that goes far...
by Carolyn Forte | Feb 29, 2020 | Academics, Behavior, Child Development, Common Core, Confidence, Curriculum, Fear and Anxiety, Homeschooling, Math, Out of Box
Math Struggles and Solutions by Carolyn Forte You may be surprised to learn that the teaching of “math” has changed dramatically in the last half century. Beginning in the 1960’s, algebra and other elements of higher math have been inserted in...
by marty | Jan 19, 2020 | Academics, Behavior, Child Development, Curriculum, Fear and Anxiety, Frustration, Homeschooling, Learning Styles, Out of Box, Out of Box, Standardized, Uncategorized
At the turn of each year we take the time to process the past year and become very creative in our attempts to change the direction of our lives via the infamous New Year’s Resolutions. This year we have the awesome opportunity to review the last decade of our...
by Carolyn Forte | Nov 17, 2019 | Academics, Child Development, Confidence, Curriculum, Fear and Anxiety, Frustration, Out of Box, Standardized
A Priceless Opportunity By Carolyn Forte Take a close look at our school system. All students are required to take the same course of study with only minor variations allowed. Little time is provided for exploration outside the defined curriculum and...
