You know how near and dear brain training is to my heart, right? It's been such a game-changer in our homeschool that I take it very seriously. We do some sort of brain training every. single. school. day. One day might find us playing a quick card game to building working memory. Another day might find us narrating a fable to expand comprehension. You might find us working on matrix puzzles the next day to increase logical thinking. I have a huge arsenal of brain training activities! I plan to share lots more about this topic in the near future, so keep reading. Today I'd like to share with you a new-to-me resource for brain training...Dyslexia Games. I received sets B and C from ... Read More
How I Teach Active Kids Using the Charlotte Mason Method
Active Kids and Charlotte Mason - Do They Go Together? Yes. Oh, yes! Maybe you've never thought about that side of Charlotte Mason homeschooling before? Let me tell you, I've HAD to think about it. I have a couple of boys (who shall remain nameless) that are VERY active. Aren't most boys, though? Just how does a CM education mesh with the busyness of boys - or inquisitive gifted kids - or minds that jump from one thing to another in a matter of seconds? 1. Lots of outdoor time. Besides frequent nature study (active and outdoors), Charlotte Mason encouraged plenty of daily outdoor play time. Time to be free, wild, creative, inquisitive...and to work out much of the excess energy ... Read More