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unknown: Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 9:25 AM
 Home School Tips
Tip 1: Ask your children, "WHAT do you want to learn?" Fit your curriculum to your children, not your children to the curriculum. Their answers might surprise you--and will certainly inspire you!
Tip 2: Ask your children, "HOW do you want to learn?" They know what works for them!
Tip 3: Make fun happen! Learning and assimilating information happens best when your students are having FUN. And of course, fun learning is forever learning!
Tip 4: Make time to celebrate the milestones and successes. You've achieved them as a family! How great is that?
Tip 5: Make up a special box for toddlers that you only bring out during homeschooling hours when you need to work with the older kids. Include toys and activities they can only do while you're homeschooling.
Tip 6: Look into Dual Credit and AP courses for your high school students.
Tip 7: Set goals--but build flexibility into your schedule.
Tip 8: Don't sweat the mess. Books piled high on the coffee table, the science experiment on the kitchen counter and art projects on the patio, are all signs that your children are learning.
Tip 9: Don't let memories from your own school days about what education is supposed to look like override what your current experience reveals to you. Listen to your heart.
Tip 10: Continue to explore your interests alongside your
children. After all, you create lifelong learners by being one yourself.
Tip 11: Enjoy each day! When we asked experienced homeschoolers for their most important tip, they said to, "Worry less and enjoy more." |
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DW: Posted on Tuesday, November 09, 2010 6:59 AM
Build Confidence  Impress values early and encourage your child in all that he or she does. Make sure they are confident in who they are. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 3:26 AM
GET INVOLVED AND BE PRESENT IN YOUR DAUGHTER'S LIFE Tips for Fathers and Daughters Visit her in school or camp, attend all performances and games. Take her shopping or to lunch. Learn what are her favorite things. Spending time with your daughter is priceless. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Sunday, October 10, 2010 9:53 PM
CHERISH YOUR CHILD Stop and tell your child “I love you”. Tell them how great they are, praise them and lift them up! Do it often. This will go along way and it will build a strong, positive and confident individual. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 11:59 AM
Time and Attention  Girls love to talk and get into all the details of their life, whether it be the girl in her class or the boy next door. Whatever it is show interest in what your daughter has to say, value her thoughts and opinions. She will feel cherished that you give her time and attention. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 11:50 AM
DO WHAT YOU SAY YOU ARE GOING TO DO  If you do not keep your promises, your kids eventually will not respect you. Do not allow the lack of trust to become an issue. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2010 6:09 AM
GIVE RESPECT AND EXPECT IT IN RETURN Treat your child the way you want people to treat you! Your child is not an object. Do not talk to them in a disrespectful manner. Command respect -- Don't demand it. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2010 5:54 AM
ATHLETICS AND ACADEMICS Make sure there is a clear understanding with your child that education is their number one priority. Everything else is secondary! . Get to know all your child’s teachers and coaches at their school. My own experience has proven, if you acquire an active relationship with teachers/coaches, your child will normally excel in his/her athletic and academic areas simultaneously. The continuous involvement will show your child that you care. Remember, no matter their age, they really do aim to please us. Be their biggest fan. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:22 AM
A FAMILY THAT PLAYS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER Give your child good quality time. Stop being too busy or too tired to spend 30 minutes to 1 hour a day with your child (one on one). This does not necessarily mean to play games. It can be something as simple as asking them how was their day? Listen to their response. Do not judge instead encourage them because a positive reaction will go a long way. It will also help maintain a healthy open relationship. by Dana Quaco |
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DW: Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010 6:08 AM
PICK YOUR ARGUMENTS WISELY |
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