Dream with me for just a moment. What if we shifted our approach from an academic-first education to a character-first education? Not to disregard the importance of academics at all! What if we didn’t worry about how a child performs on a test? What if we didn’t care as much if they had the highest …
“The secret ingredient in baking is always love.” Our first month of the Real World Learning Challenge was great! Our theme was baking so it was quite a yummy month too! Here are some interviews I did for our baking theme. Check them out to learn more about teaching your children about food, baking, business, …
“Live together, learn together because living is learning.” –Kara Mangum Even though I studied education in college, it doesn’t take a degree to understand that children (and adults!) learn best using real-world, hands-on experiences. So why such the disconnect in the world of traditional education? I don’t have all of the answers but what I …
No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted. ~Aesop~ Teaching our children the importance of giving to others is something that is always on my heart. I fully understand that teaching this concept to children isn’t something that can be taught in one lesson or even a week’s worth of lessons. Instead, it is …
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they can do this is by not voting. ~Franklin D. Roosevelt~ It is the Summer of 2020, the year has been a bit crazy, to say the least. We have upcoming elections for our …
“The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower As a young child, my parents taught me about the importance of being a good American citizen. They shared with me the value of being involved in the election process and the importance of actually voting in our elections. …
Money is a tool we use each day. Parents should intentionally teach their children about money, so as they grow, they will understand it is a tool for them to use wisely, not foolishly My daughter is only four years old yet we have already started teaching her about money. She really enjoys learning about …
“The love in our family flows strong and deep leaving us memories to treasure and keep.” -unknown During a normal week, the girls and I spend a fair amount of time at home but we also enjoy spending many days adventuring out into our community. You can often find us at the library, a local …
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” -Emilie Buchwald Teaching a child to read is essential. Reading skills are important for learning, working, and even playing. So, it is understandable why this could be an area that is stressful for parents. They want to do it right to help their children succeed …
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~Benjamin Franklin The best way to teach children at home is just by doing life together. There are many ways to take the simple tasks we do every single day and incorporate academics into those tasks; as well as other …
