Real experiences by a Mom
Similar to a heavy backpack, a heavy lunch bag too can cause additional strain and harm on the back and shoulders of the kids. Hence, parents should be careful and take certain precautions while burdening their kid with a lunch bag in addition to a backpack.
Lunch bags are usually carried inside a backpack. Hence, attaching […]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by admin
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Selecting the right backpack for school going kids is very important to avoid strains and sprains of their back and shoulders. Safety and ergonomics must be the criteria when selecting a backpack. According to medical professionals, the proper weight of a backpack should not exceed 10 to 15 per cent of the kid’s body weight, […]
Posted on May 29th, 2008 by admin
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Toddlers use up a lot of energy during their time at school, and hence parents need to pack snacks that are tasty as well as healthy. This is important to keep the kids active and energetic at school. Making use of the following 3-step snacking method will help the parents to prepare healthy and […]
Posted on May 19th, 2008 by admin
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Home schooling refers to a method by which kids of one or two families are taught by the parents or their authorized representatives, qualified relatives or tutors. Although the number of children is not specified, they should not belong to more than two families. Almost all the states in the US have regulations that govern […]
Posted on May 6th, 2008 by admin
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Toddlers could be taught at home through the ‘Un-schooling’ method. The method makes do with any prepared curriculum, target or set pattern. The learning process is carried out in a natural manner through everyday activities. The teacher is guided by the wishes of the kids. Although this method may sound impracticable since it gives too […]
Posted on May 6th, 2008 by admin
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Unlike with public schools, the best part of home schooling is that it is free from any fixed annual schedules or yearly structures. There is no set pattern to follow. Parents are free to plan the yearly structure in any way they feel convenient within a reasonable limit. The goals should be realistic and everything […]
Posted on May 5th, 2008 by admin
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Critics of home schooling allege that it deprives kids of opportunities to horn their social skills while kids at public schools have better chances in this area due to the school environment. They base their allegations on the theory that the scope of social interaction at home is limited which curtails their intellectual and mental […]
Posted on May 5th, 2008 by admin
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Maintaining a record of home schooling activities and progress is mandatory in many states in the US and elsewhere. In places where it is not mandatory, it is useful to keep a record for the parents to check the process and progress of learning. Hence, keeping a track of curricular, extra curricular and test results […]
Posted on May 4th, 2008 by admin
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The Montessori Method is a popular home schooling technique initiated by Dr. Maria Montessori. It is based on her observation that a child has an innate capacity to learn from nature. The learning is initiated in the kids by deftly encouraging the instinctive curiosity without any external compulsion to learn or explore. The teacher is […]
Posted on May 4th, 2008 by admin
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Home schooling works in an informal environment, which is not often conducive to maintaining discipline especially when mom is the teacher. There is no external authority to impose discipline, without which the learning cannot proceed smoothly. Discipline is also needed to develop punctuality, orderliness and good manner. Hence special care needs to be taken to […]
Posted on May 3rd, 2008 by admin
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