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Teachers Are Unnecessary for Independent Homeschool Learning
Do we need teachers? Well, yes and no. We need to learn to be a teacher of ourself, but no, teachers are not a necessary ingredient for learning. They can help if they are good, but most learning is self-learning. In this video I lay out the quick case for reconsidering the importance of a teacher in the learning process.
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Who is The Real Teacher in Homeschooling?
Homeschooling is tricky sometimes because some parents try to mimic mass (public or private) education. The home is a different setup, a different structure. Once you realize this in a profound way, then you can start thinking about who is really teaching whom!
We believe the student is the real teacher in a homeschool…here’s why!
Fred Ray Lybrand
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Want to Harm Writing? Teach it the Traditional Way!
Frankly, we know, the more we teach kids to obsess on correctness in grammar and writing…the worse they write and the less motivated they are (oh no…did I end with a verb thingy?).
If you want to grow a fine writer, then help them find their voice. Here’s a starter kit of the point!
Off to learn,
Fred Ray Lybrand
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The #1 Tip for a Less Stress Homeschool
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Mistake: Trying to Raise Happy Kids
Parents often misunderstand cause and effect. Just because a kid is happy, it doesn’t mean she will be when she grows up. We really need to aim at raising happy adults…which leads to a pretty good childhood too!
Off to learn,
Fred Ray Lybrand
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Fixing Your Homeschooler’s MATH Struggles
Struggling with math is common for all of us, even those with a knack for it. The truth is that math requires a kind of growth through stages, which every child (yes, yours too) can survive 🙂 Here are 2 ideas that will make the difference. In fact, if your child is struggling, it’s probably one, the other, or both.
Off to learn,
Fred Ray Lybrand
I’d love to hear your comments or answer your questions
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