Traditional spelling instruction is simply not supported by research. While weekly lists are frequently used in both schools and homeschool programs, it is generally accepted in the educational community that teaching spelling skills in this manner is ineffective. This is why children often spell the word correctly for the test and incorrectly in their stories. [...]
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Haven’t heard of Roots & Shoots? Read on to learn about Jane Goodall’s organization for young people that has chapters in more than 100 countries!
Roots & Shoots is an international service organization founded by well known conservationist, Jane Goodall. Roots & Shoots groups around the world are made up of caring kids and teens who want to make [...]
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Posted in Articles on Feb 9th, 2008 No Comments »
Why do parents choose to homeschool? Some homeschool for religious reasons while others choose to do so because they feel that their children’s individual needs cannot be met at school. Parents may also homeschool because of safety concerns, family values, or health issues. Many families homeschool for a combination of these reasons.
I often hear people say that [...]
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