It just dawned on me today that I have been teaching using a formula too much. When students struggle with writing, it is sooo helpful to go back to the basics. Focus on the skills they need, and build up from there. But you know what.... sometimes that's just boring! It's hard when you want… Continue reading Types of Writing
Category: Teaching
Planning your curriculum
So you're planning on teaching from home. Now what? First, get real with yourself about WHY you want to teach. This will set your purpose and help focus your teaching so you're not spinning around in circles. ➢ Is this short-term or long-term? ➢ Is your child(ren) on-board? Your spouse? ➢ Was there a catalyst… Continue reading Planning your curriculum
Quantification – How to quantify everything
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com One of the best pieces of advice I learned in grad school is how to quantify learning. We had this professor (I honestly have no idea who he was, he was a guest professor for the day? the semester? I can't even remember) who used to be a PE teacher.… Continue reading Quantification – How to quantify everything
Vygotsky and supporting your child
One of the simplest, yet most effective, ways to support your child's learning comes from a psychologist by the name of Vygotsky. In grad school, we learned all about Vygotsky and scaffolding learning - here's the upshot. You want to challenge your student. If you give your child a task that's too easy, there's no… Continue reading Vygotsky and supporting your child
