Question:
As you prepare your child for life in a global economy, what gift can
you give to them that would help insure their success and would also
- Ensure higher scores on SAT and college entrance
tests
- Increase cognitive skills, decision making skills, creativity, music and math
skills
- Increase opportunities for careers in business, commerce, world
affairs, politics, and humanitarian work
- Increase speaking and comprehension skills in their native
language
- Not require any great financial investment?
For younger children, the
emphasis is usually on building a solid foundation in reading, writing,
and basic math. Where schools believe in starting formal learning as
early as possible, most homeschoolers believe in delaying formal
studies until the child is seven or older. This allows the child to
mature physically and emotionally before she is asked to sit down and
study.
Movies and video
documentaries can be indispensable for motivating learners, engaging
their curiosity and embedding concepts that might otherwise slip away.
Even reading and literature can be enhanced and strengthened through
the use of
DVDs.
A
recent report by the National Commission on Writing report, found that
75% of high school seniors never receive writing assignments in social
studies, and do not perform long-term projects. The same report found
that 50% of high school freshman are "unable to analyze or synthesize
information."
“Summertime
and the livin’ is easy”, or so the old song goes. Most of us know that even
though summer is supposed to be relaxing; family vacations, social events,
lessons, sports activities and of course the dreaded cry, “Mom, Dad, I’m
bored!” often create an atmosphere of pressure and stress. Making literature
and writing a part of summer activities can be a good way to slow down and enjoy
these precious summer hours.
