Our discussion the past few weeks barely scratches the surface of learning styles, but they give you a starting point. I don’t pretend to be an expert on learning styles, so instead I’ll recommend some resources below. In addition, merely Googling “learning styles” nets a plethora of definitions, quizzes, and websites. The Way They Learn,ContinueContinue reading “Learning Styles: Resources (Part 6)”
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Learning Styles: Orderliness (Part 5)
So, what does orderliness have to do with learning styles? Quite a bit, actually! For instance, I personally can’t focus on learning anything if my environment is a mess. What about you? What about your kids? We all know about the messies and the neatniks, but let’s put these into an academic context. On theContinueContinue reading “Learning Styles: Orderliness (Part 5)”
Pursuit of Proverbs 31 (book review)
I don’t know about you, but most of the time I feel like I could never possibly live up to the ideal wife/mother/business owner portrayed in Proverbs 31. Fortunately, we don’t have to. Amy Bayliss, author of the brand new Pursuit of Proverbs 31 e-book, shares from her heart how to let go of unrealistic expectations.ContinueContinue reading “Pursuit of Proverbs 31 (book review)”
Learning Styles: Setting (Part 4)
Are your children loners or groupies? The setting can make all the difference. Some kids need to absorb the energy of a group and need to bounce their ideas off others in order to learn. Unless you live in Timbuktu, co-ops, library groups, scouts, church groups, and other opportunities abound. The more your little groupiesContinueContinue reading “Learning Styles: Setting (Part 4)”
Learning Styles: Output (Part 3)
What about output? Most output is either oral or written, but movement output can’t be discounted. Oral learners hate written tests and essays with a passion. They do, however, usually perform much better by answering questions out loud, or by talking through their paragraphs or essays while someone else types them. Learning how to useContinueContinue reading “Learning Styles: Output (Part 3)”
Learning Styles: Intake (Part 2)
How do our children intake and process information most effectively? That’s how we want to teach them! Auditorily, visually, and kinesthetically are the three main ways in which to intake information. Auditory learners prefer to be read to, to read aloud and to repeat information over and over again. Auditory learners will learn best withContinueContinue reading “Learning Styles: Intake (Part 2)”
Learning Styles Introduction (Part 1)
How do you retain new information best? Chances are, at least one of your children does not learn the same way that you do. My older daughter does learn the same way that I do, so I was in for a shock when I tried the same style and activitiesContinueContinue reading “Learning Styles Introduction (Part 1)”
Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 4: Taking Care of the Kids
Let’s face it: a household need a certain number of things done daily in order to run smoothly (or at least stumble along). And moms with chronic illnesses don’t always have the energy to do them. That means we often have to ask our kids (and hubbies) to step up to the plate. But what’sContinueContinue reading “Dealing with Chronic Illnesses, Part 4: Taking Care of the Kids”
A Fresh Start in the Middle of the Year
For those who homeschool on a more traditional schedule, January is the middle of the school year. And no matter what the calendar says, I’m convinced that February is the longest month of the year. Nevertheless, we can take steps towards a fresh start even at this juncture. Now is a great time to refocusContinueContinue reading “A Fresh Start in the Middle of the Year”
A New Way to Use To-Do Lists
If you’ve been around my blog for a while, you know how much I love my to-do lists! And all of my other lists. I have yet, however, to find the perfect to-do app that will sync with my android phone and my Google calendar. I’ve tried a few that were supposed to sync betweenContinueContinue reading “A New Way to Use To-Do Lists”
Bethany LaShell 