Homeschooling in Rest

You are probably here since you've hear about Harbor and Sprout and want to see for yourself who they are and what they offer. I suggest you first click HERE to find out all about them and the homeschooling approach/learning approach they follow. THEN enjoy exploring these beautiful learning components below: If you prefer a bit more structure, you may choose to follow additional curricula alongside your  Harbor  and  Sprout  lessons.  Recommended is a comprehensive reading program if you'd like a curriculum to teach literacy as well as a building-blocks-style math curriculum , with the understanding that  Harbor  and  Sprout  will reinforce and expand on math concepts. For more "hands-on" learners, these Educational Tools and Apparatus used in conjunction worksheets/activity books can be used. Let's have a closer look at the  Tropical Ecology Morning Basket & the corresponding Unit Study Tropical Ecology Morning Basket for ages 2-6 years   The themed print

Homeschooling and Different Learning Styles This is such an interesting topic and with homeschooling, we can help our children more effectively (and avoid unnecessary conflict) if we take into account our child's preferred learning style. You don't need to be an educational expert on different learning styles to be able to help your child...all it really takes is to be watchful and mindful of how your child reacts to general things and learning content. In fact, if you can remember how your child was when they were still very young, there would also be indications as to what they gravitate to naturally...long before having to learn to read and write.   In really simplistic terms, you can think of 3 categories of learning styles: a child who learns best by looking (visual); the child who learns best by hearing (auditory); and the child who learns best by doing (kinesthetic). For a general explanation, especially applicable for younger children, you can try the LEARNING STYLE QUI

 One of the most common things I hear when speaking to parents is that their kids lose interest when they try to read to them. If you have experienced this, know that you aren't alone! It does not make you a bad homeschooling parent or indicate that your child doesn't know how to listen and concentrate. Be encouraged that with a little tweak here & there, reading can be an enjoyable time for all. During the foundation phase, your child is still mostly dependent on you to read the content that they need to work through. Many times, there aren't pictures to keep their attention. Here follows a few tips on to read so that they not only listen & stay engaged BUT also retain what they hear.   Tips to bring LIFE into your Reading & Teaching Physical Changes Have a snack box: This is a life-saver, especially when a child is still quite young, but it will certainly work for any age. Before you start with your teaching/reading, give a snack box (not filled with sugary g