Adventurous kids tend to also be talented, artistic kids, who enjoy creating things and working with their hands. That’s why wood whittling is not only a pleasant past time for many, but it has spanned generations. It’s the type of activity that grandpas have taught their grandkids while spending a quiet evening on the front […]
I hear all the time from parents who say things like “My 8 year old can read at a 4th grade level. The only problem is that he doesn’t understand what he’s reading.” In other words, the child can “decode” but does not “comprehend.” Comprehension means that the reader has understood the message on the […]
{{This article is part of our Asheville With Kids series.}} DuPont State Forest/ Pisgah National Forest An easy 45-minute drive south of Asheville into the Brevard, NC area will reward you with breathtaking waterfalls and surreal scenic drives. First, head to DuPont State Forest to see Hooker Falls and Triple Falls. Both are short hikes from […]
The Junior Ranger Program. Really, does it get much better than fun, free (mostly) and educational? This program, hosted by a series of national and state parks, is an exciting way for your kids to learn the environmental and historical aspects of your region. If you are anything like me, you have seen posts about […]
“The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage which it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric, marks the chief danger of the time.” ― John Stuart Mill, On Liberty When Dealing with Autism-It’s Important to Focus on Strengths My […]
During the Colonial Williamsburg Fall Homeschooler Event, students will have an opportunity to participate in an abbreviated apprenticeship program with a master craftsman such as a Silversmith or possibly as Weaver. What is an apprenticeship? In Colonial America, instead of the traditional path of higher education, students entered into an apprenticeship; an opportunity to learn […]
After reviewing hundreds of products, the following have been selected as Homeschool.com's Top 100 Educational Gifts for 2010. These products are some of the most educational and fun toys on the market today. For your convenience, we have organized our list by age group--and as you can see, there is something for everyone!
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