Labeling a child as “gifted” in a homeschool setting doesn’t have the same effect as it does in traditional schooling. This is because all homeschool programs are personalized, regardless of the child’s ability level. So is there any reason to use the label in homeschooling? There are some instances in …
The same basic principles apply to homeschooling gifted kids as to homeschooling any other kids. The goal of homeschooling in general is to provide the environment, resources, and experiences which encourage curiosity, growth, and exploration. Gifted children often respond very well to the homeschooling approach. It provides more flexibility and …
Why is earning a college degree an important step in life? They say that it can do you better in life. Having a college degree opens up opportunities in your career and adult life. Some of its benefits are better paying jobs and a better chance in high skilled jobs. …
It’s tricky to know whether to tell your child that she’s gifted or not. There are pros and cons either way. Homeschooling offers a unique challenge because, unlike traditional schools, children aren’t usually aware how they compare to their peers. This can actually be a positive thing. Gifted children, when …
Many states require homeschoolers to take standardized tests at certain grade levels. When tests are not avoidable, there are still many ways to ease the stress and pressure they carry. For instance: Create a pleasant testing environment: There’s no need for your children to take their test in an unrewarding, …
With our public education system, any informed parent knows there are shortcomings. All too often we use that list of grievances to justify homeschooling our children, as if homeschooling were just a last resort, a choice made only resentfully, the sweeter of two poisons. The fact is, homeschooling can be …
Unschooling is an educational method and philosophy that advocates learner-chosen activities as a primary means for learning. Below are some cons of unschooling: Missing Puzzle Pieces: Because children choose which subjects to study, there will likely be information gaps in their education. This is true to some degree of any style …
Unschooling is an educational method and philosophy that advocates learner-chosen activities as a primary means for learning. Here are the pros of unschooling: Educational Freedom: Unschoolers are free to learn and grow according to their unique personality, interests, and learning style. Kids Actually Want to Learn: Unschoolers tend to be highly motivated, because …
Unschooling may appear to be merely unused free time to the uninitiated. To an unschooling family, however, the simplest daily tasks are an opportunity for learning. When children help to cook in the kitchen, for example, they learn practical reading skills (from the recipe), math skills (by using fractions to …
Unschooling is most closely associated with a man named John Holt. He coined the term in 1977. Holt was a classroom teacher who later rose to distinction by writing books about the shortcomings of the traditional education system, such as How Children Fail and Learning All the Time. He founded …
