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Math is an activity inherently worth doing, just like playing the violin or drawing in a sketchbook.

Can the Study of Math Lead to a Flourishing Life?

About Anthony Barr

May 29, 2020

Why Study Math? There are a few answers to this question, some more obvious than others. We study and practice mathematics because it is useful for … [Read more...] about Can the Study of Math Lead to a Flourishing Life?

Category iconMath

Reading aloud to your kids will not fully eradicate all anxiety, but stories are powerful.

How Reading Aloud Can Help Children with Anxiety

About Anthony Barr

May 22, 2020

I recently read a sobering cover story in The Atlantic on the rise of anxiety in children. The article’s author Kate Julian begins by looking at the … [Read more...] about How Reading Aloud Can Help Children with Anxiety

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Integer blocks are an effective tool to enhance the student’s ability to make a connection and thrive in both math and art.

Integer Blocks = Success for the Artsy Math Student

About Sue Wachter

Sue is a Placement Specialist at Demme Learning. Sue has been consulting homeschool parents in regards to best curriculum choices for over 30 years. She is a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family and teaches art classes. Her goal, whether in art or curriculum support, is to provide tools and inspiration for each individual's next step.

May 1, 2020

The misconception that students are either strong in math or strong in art but not both is something I hear often. As a Placement Specialist, I often … [Read more...] about Integer Blocks = Success for the Artsy Math Student

Category iconMath

If you're not having the best experience with Spelling You See, you may be overlooking a simple, but critical, detail in the process of dictation.

Why Doing Dictation Right Matters So Much

About Gretchen Roe

Gretchen Roe educated her children at home for 21 years. With a degree in child development, she laughingly says it was not necessarily helpful for raising her own six children. She owned her own business for 15 years, as well as being involved in several nonprofit boards. She has spent the last 10 years in positions of homeschool advocacy and comes to Demme Learning as a Placement Specialist. She loves the outdoors, all things furry, and is in the process of learning farming and beekeeping skills.

April 24, 2020

When I talk to parents about their Spelling You See experiences, sometimes I find they are not having the best one. Careful questioning usually … [Read more...] about Why Doing Dictation Right Matters So Much

Category iconSpelling,  Spelling You See

It's my pleasure to share some thoughts about why your spelling curriculum might not be working for you the way it should, and one that might.

Why Isn’t My Spelling Curriculum Working?

About Gretchen Roe

Gretchen Roe educated her children at home for 21 years. With a degree in child development, she laughingly says it was not necessarily helpful for raising her own six children. She owned her own business for 15 years, as well as being involved in several nonprofit boards. She has spent the last 10 years in positions of homeschool advocacy and comes to Demme Learning as a Placement Specialist. She loves the outdoors, all things furry, and is in the process of learning farming and beekeeping skills.

April 17, 2020

It's my pleasure to share some thoughts about why your spelling curriculum might not be working for you the way it should, and to tell you a little … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t My Spelling Curriculum Working?

Category iconSpelling

If your student is struggling to feel motivated studying math, have them read about the exciting ways mathematicians help keep us healthy.

Dear Students, Meet The Mathematicians Who Fight Disease

About Anthony Barr

April 13, 2020

(If your student is struggling to feel motivated studying algebra or geometry, have them read the following about the exciting ways mathematicians aid … [Read more...] about Dear Students, Meet The Mathematicians Who Fight Disease

Category iconMath

Experienced and new homeschoolers can find nuggets of homeschool convention tips from this list we pulled together.

25 Homeschool Convention Tips from Bloggers

About Aimee Crawford

March 27, 2020

If you need evidence that homeschooling is a viable option for education, simply take a look at the number of conventions, conferences, and expos that … [Read more...] about 25 Homeschool Convention Tips from Bloggers

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AIM equips the instructor to assess for math mastery and assure students are ready to move onto the next concept.

Math Mastery and Accelerated Individualized Mastery (AIM)

About Michael Sas

Michael has worked alongside home educators for over 15 years and has a strong passion for helping parents find solutions to help their students reach their academic potential.

March 20, 2020

I recently spoke to a mother about the current struggles her child is facing with his math education. She told me, I’m fed up; I’m not sure if my son … [Read more...] about Math Mastery and Accelerated Individualized Mastery (AIM)

Category iconAccelerated Individualized Mastery

If you're struggling with teaching math, you may relate to the questions in this blog post.

4 Questions to Ask If You’re Struggling with Teaching Math

About Sue Wachter

Sue is a Placement Specialist at Demme Learning. Sue has been consulting homeschool parents in regards to best curriculum choices for over 30 years. She is a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family and teaches art classes. Her goal, whether in art or curriculum support, is to provide tools and inspiration for each individual's next step.

March 6, 2020

If you're struggling with teaching math, you may relate to the questions in this blog post. When I get something and there are instructions, I give … [Read more...] about 4 Questions to Ask If You’re Struggling with Teaching Math

Category iconMath

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