Thoughts & Reflections
Consider jotting down a few notes, perhaps in a journal or notebook.
Last week, we discussed an emphasis on the HOW and WHY rather than the WHAT when homeschooling.
Here are some thoughts and questions to consider.
- When you start to feel those doubts...
Welcome to Boldschoolers! Today, I’m going to circle back to the beginning. I’m getting requests to back it up and start building a foundation for learning outside of school. It seems a good time to do that, as the school year will be beginning before we know it. Let’s do it!...
Thoughts & Reflections
Consider jotting down a few notes, perhaps in a journal or notebook.
Last week, we discussed the little voice in our heads and the opportunity our children have to develop a consistent voice of kindness and respect.
Here are some thoughts and questions to...
Positive Frame—includes uplifting self-talk, optimism, gratefulness, and openness
Having a positive mindset, as opposed to one with lots of negative self-talk and working towards a mind that is calm and open, can set the stage to slip into flow, the state where thoughts fade away and...
Thoughts & Reflections
Consider jotting down a few notes, perhaps in a journal or notebook.
We've discussed incorporating some self-directed learning into the learning day and chasing curiosities is one way to accomplish that goal.
The recipe for chasing curiosities is...
A Recipe for Chasing and Catching Curiosities
Curiosity Prep using the Ponderings Board
· Spend 20 minutes to an hour per day doing high flow activities…those things that your child loves to do and would choose to do if given the freedom to do so.
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Thoughts & Reflections
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Whether or not you choose to use curriculum or structure your day, your child may benefit from some time in self-directed learning.
Self-directed learning presses on the intrinsically...
There are many variations of learning along the continuum of self-directed education, so keep that in mind as we discuss this style of learning. The essence of self-directed learning (sometimes called unschooling) builds upon the psychological needs for choice, connection and competence that we...
Thoughts & Reflections
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1. What is/was the daily temperament of your learning space? Are your habits effective?
2. What systems are working and what systems might need a bit of a tune up? Where's the friction?
3....
Welcome to Boldschoolers! Today, I’d like to talk about habits. As school begins to wind down you might be counting the days until summer freedom or you might be planning to carry on as usual and keep on learning. Some families take a more formal break and some simply continue with their...
Thoughts & Reflections
Consider jotting down a few notes, perhaps in a journal or notebook.
- Do you prefer a rhythm or a schedule? What is it about your choice that helps support your family, your preferences or your intentions?
- What do you notice in your child’s body when...
Welcome to Boldschoolers! Today, we are going to field a common kid complaint which is: “I don’t like doing school for so long. I only want to do school for two hours, not five hours. I don’t want to sit for so long. The breaks are too quick.”
Kids often complain about...
