Learning Styles

High IQ Kids

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From free spirit Publishing High IQ Kids Collected Insights, Information, and Personal Stories from the Experts Edited by Kiesa Kay, Deborah Robson, and Judy Fort Brenneman Profoundly gifted kids often get the least help in school. It’s assumed they’re smart enough to succeed on their own, plus teachers (and parents) feel out of their...
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A Is for Autism, F Is for Friend

This book by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco is A Kid’s Book on Making Friends with a child who has autism. The books main character, Chelsea tells us what it is like to live a life with autism. The author writes this: A is for Autism, F is for Friend offers lessons in understanding, acceptance and...
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Cast Iron

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Now that we raise chickens, we have a nice abundance of eggs on hand that the kids enjoy. That lead me to re-evaluate the pans I use to cook with. After some thought, research and conversations with my mother in law, I decided to try cast iron. My pans were reasonably priced (bought the...
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The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens

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Prufrock Press recently sent a note announcing the release of The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens. Their description focused on college entrance, but I think the book would also be useful for those looking for apprenticeships or mentoring opportunities. Part of their description reads: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Opportunities for Teens:...
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Lighthouse Keeper Apprenticeship

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Anyone who knows me well, knows I would take this opportunity to become a Lighthouse Keeper Apprentice in a heartbeat. Lighthouse Keeper Jobs Available ***Be sure to ask for and check references whenever seeking apprenticeship opportunities!
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Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger’s Disorder

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Helping a Child with Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger’s Disorder, by Kathryn Stewart “A fully revised and expanded edition of a best-selling classic, this book offers complete information about parenting a child with a nonverbal learning disorder or Asperger’s disorder. This edition includes a new section on anxiety and social anxiety, now commonly held...
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Learning Styles

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I have a love-hate relationship with learning styles. I find them fascinating to read about, but I also think they can stymie the natural way that children learn if we allow them too much importance. I share Wikipedia- Learning Styles as a simple tool or resource. I think John Holt summed it up best...
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Homeschool Methods

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When we first started out homeschooling, we explored a variety of educational methods that might work for us. Before you explore the list of methods below, I suggest you first read Considering Methods & Styles of Homeschooling by Lillian Jones. After investigating all of these, remember that YOU know what works best for your...
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The Unschooling Unmanual

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School is out. Unschool is in! Our newest booklet, The Unschooling Unmanual, by Nanda Van Gestel, Rue Kream, Mary Van Doren and Jan Hunt, will be published this fall. Through engaging personal stories, examples, and essays, the writers offer inspiration and encouragement for experienced and prospective unschoolers alike. Read an excerpt by clicking here....
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Special Needs At Home Swap List

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The groups description states in part: Special Needs at Home Swap is a mailing list for the buying, selling or trading of used equipment, programs, and curriculum for children who have learning disabilities or have a “special need” in some way. The list is not just for homeschooling parents of kids with unique challenges,...
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