![](http://content.invisioncic.com/Mwelltrain/set_resources_5/84c1e40ea0e759e3f1505eb1788ddf3c_pattern.png)
The girl next door
Members-
Posts
14 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Reputation
10 Good-
"In terms of the linked article, I had multiple issues with it. (Not the least of which would be the over-arching theme that a classroom is superior to the home for learning or education. I tend to disagree with that "school" of thought! ;) ) " I didn't get that feeling - I don't believe that a classroom is superior for the home for learning or education. I would see a kid who was not introduced to learning in a home environment at "school age" as redshirted as well. (For me, the debate between a b&M school, private or relgious school, homeschooling, unschooling etc. is a totally different choice).
-
Starting cursive before kindergarten
The girl next door replied to newbieoftwo's topic in Parents' Forum Afterschooling Board
Montessori-style learning might be a good fit.... they use sandpaper letters and chalk before moving on to pencil which is less "forgiving"..... they also have lots of those readiness activities (that focus on the pincer grasp) and teaching cursive instead of print. -
Carschooling suggestions?
The girl next door replied to The girl next door's topic in Parents' Forum Afterschooling Board
Thanks for the suggestions.... I'm off to check out what the library has in audiobooks! Any suggestions for quiet activities (for when someone is sleeping)? (Will bring headphones as well). -
2 disney food/rest questions
The girl next door replied to ProudGrandma's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Yes, try O'hana (family style) or the buffets so the kids aren't limited to a kids menu. At most of the table service restaurants they will be restricted to the kids menu. -
I think Emerson goes well with the names of your other kids. It's a family name for me so I don't see it as a girls name though.
-
We're heading on a road trip before we return to school and I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for carschooling? Things that work or don't work? What to focus on or what to avoid? I'm primarily thinking of my 5 year old (first grader) who should be doing as much reading and writing as possible.... but I'm not sure how that will work in the car! Thanks!
-
Tin man press (found at tinmanpress.com) has some creativity/logic activities for elementary students that can be downloaded. I'm sure you'll get lots of other great suggestions.