Happiness and Earned Success
Imagine that tomorrow you win the lottery and collect $500 million. Would you be happier being wealthy than you were before? The answer to that … [Read more...] about Happiness and Earned Success
Imagine that tomorrow you win the lottery and collect $500 million. Would you be happier being wealthy than you were before? The answer to that … [Read more...] about Happiness and Earned Success
Jean Soyke is a certified elementary educator with specialties in math and curriculum development. She taught in both public and private schools before homeschooling her four children, grades K-12.
Imagine yourself in this situation. You begin to tackle the backlog of dishes and laundry and promptly discover that you have no hot water. While you … [Read more...] about How Stress Affects Learning
The average adult works approximately 1,700 hours a year (Source). Since so much time is spent at work, it’s best if you can enjoy your work and find … [Read more...] about What’s the Color of Your Child’s Parachute?
Scottie is a certified elementary educator with specialties in math and curriculum development. Previously, Scottie taught grades 5-8 in public schools and worked for a local non-profit organization, offering families and students a broad range of family life education programs. As a mother of two, she enjoys spending time with her family, is an outdoor enthusiast, and continues to love teaching and learning.
A child learns many things through activities that involve questioning, inquiry, and critical thinking. When given support, encouragement, guidance, … [Read more...] about Ignite Your Child’s Curiosity with Project-Based Learning
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1.1% of the US adult population suffers from schizophrenia. This small percentage represents a … [Read more...] about People, Policies, and Your Voice
"How should I organize our schoolroom?" is a question asked by first-time homeschoolers and veterans alike, and changes from year to year. One of the … [Read more...] about Tips on Schoolroom Organization
In June 2012, a debate was held at the historic Oxford Union on the topic on whether “social media has successfully reinvented social activism.” An … [Read more...] about Volunteer, Give, Advocate
March 3, 1991. Rodney King. In a day that will live in infamy, African-American Rodney King was beaten with batons by Caucasian police officers after … [Read more...] about Open Their Eyes
Miriam's first love is teaching. She taught several grade levels and used Math-U-See in one of its earliest editions. She has retired from working at Demme Learning, where she served for several years in a variety of roles including customer service, writing, and editing. She is thrilled that her two grandsons are beginning their homeschool experience with Math-U-See.
Now that much of our written communication takes place with keyboards and touch screens, is handwriting still relevant? Why can’t young children move … [Read more...] about Does My Child Still Need to Learn Handwriting?
