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CM 4 Episode #15 Timelines and Century Charts
This classic PNEU article describes how to use charts and symbols to represent historical events in order to allow children to gain an overall understanding of their place in history.
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HS #285 5 Steps Out of Dyslexia with Dianne Craft
In her 25 years of teaching special education and consulting, Dianne Craft has found that it takes only 5 steps, consistently applied in a daily reading lesson, to not only remove the symptoms of Dyslexia (reversals, scrambling sounds, and dysgraphia), but the effects of Dyslexia , (below level reading, spelling and writing). In this Podcast you will learn 2 simple steps: Physical Exercises that internalize directionality for a child and Visual Teaching Strategies that faithfully put “Zany Memory Hooks” on all aspects of reading…phonemes/phonics; sight words; spelling words. This can all be done in a daily reading session. It’s a method that she used in both Elementary and Middle School settings with equal success. A minimum of 2 years growth in a year was made using these simple, but non-curriculum related strategies. (many times, more) No need for future college accommodations. No need for curriculum purchase. No special training needed. Just success at your fingertips.
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CM 4 Episode #14 Exam Week in a Charlotte Mason Education
Julie Ross shares the process and practical application of exams in a Charlotte Mason education and how to use that week to reset for the next term.
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Homeschooling on Any Budget Level
Many families are hesitant to take up homeschooling simply because they view the option as very expensive. It’s true that some people spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on homeschooling, but that doesn’t need to be the case for everyone.
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Debunking Myths About Homeschooling
Homeschooling is actually an excellent way to educate your child. However, even though many families homeschool, there are still numerous myths that can often cloud the concept of homeschooling.
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How to Create Winning Lesson Plans for Homeschooling
Once you’ve assembled your curriculum for the year, as well as any resources and online programs you’ll be supplementing with, you’ll be ready to get a good solid plan prepared for the school year. Even if your plan is loose, or you intend to utilize Unschooling or child-led learning, it’s still a plan. And there’s no reason not to make the most of it.
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