By JacquelineS SWhen I was in first grade, Mrs. Scherger, my soon-to-be 2nd grade teacher told me, “Here at Trinity, we learn cursive in 2nd grade, so starting next year, you’ll be able to read anything written by anyone, even the Constitution.” That was an exciting, mysterious prospect to me because…
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What’s to blame for the rise in ADHD?
What’s to blame for the rise in ADHD? Researchers point fingers at TV, genetics, overdiagnosis Getty Images fileSome scientists say watching TV could lead to an increased risk for ADHD, while others argue that genetics and other factors play a bigger role in the development of the disorder. By Victoria Claytonmsnbc.com…
HOMESCHOOLING WITH LIVING BOOKS
From Heart and Soul Homeschooling Welcome, friend! You might like to subscribe to my newsletter for freebies and updates or follow me on Pinterest for creative ideas. Thanks for visiting! It’s no secret that we love books in our family. Homeschooling has introduced a great variety of reading material into our studies. The concept…
DELAYING SCHOOL MAY PROTECT AGAINST DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
From: RaisedGood – Parenting by Nature I was my son’s age when I started school, which at four and a half years old, made me one of the youngest kids in my class. Luckily, I was a child of the ‘80’s when kindergarten wasn’t the new first grade and the…
Who’s home-educating who?
Home educating was such an inspiring experience. Never regretted – sorely missed! Now those little ones are grown ups they dash home for visits between work schedules and off they go again leaving the house to fall back into the ordered quiet I once wished for but don’t enjoy as…