Category Archives: Homeschooling Special Needs

Nov
13
2008

What Grade Are You In?

When an adult meets a child, it is very likely that the first question asked will be, “What grade are you in?” For our homeschool students, the answer might be, “I’m in first grade reading, fourth grade math, and everything else is second grade” or…

By Mimi Rothschild | Also posted in Activities for Homeschoolers, Christianity, College-bound Homeschoolers, Homeschooling Gifted Children, Homeschooling Resources, Homeschooling Tips, Socialization for Homeschoolers, Southern Baptist Academy, Trends in Homeschooling | Comments (0)
Nov
15
2007

Questions Before, During, and After Reading: Part 2 of 2

 
By Mimi Rothschild
 
Here’s part two of “Questions Before, During, and After Reading.”  I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!

How Can You Stretch Students’ Thinking?
 
The best way to stretch students’ thinking about a text is to help them ask increasingly challenging questions. Some of the most challenging questions are “Why?” questions about the author’s intentions [...]

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Nov
14
2007

Questions Before, During, and After Reading: Part 1 of 2

 
By Mimi Rothschild
There’s the old saying “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.”  The same sort of philosophy can be applied to asking questions while reading.  Homeschool students who ask questions before, during, and after reading will have a much higher level of comprehension than those students who don’t ask any questions at all.  Learn about [...]

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Nov
02
2007

Journaling Strategies For Homeschooling Students

By Mimi Rothschild
Homeschooling parents know that learning comes in a variety of ways.  One way students can increase their knowledge of a subject is through journaling.  Journaling is a learning tool that can be used in any class; it allows students to improve their writing skills, process information, and better understand a subject.  Read more [...]

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Oct
22
2007

ADHD and Home Schooling Children Who Are Gifted

By Mimi Rothschild
Have you ever wondered if your child has ADHD?  Have you ever considered the idea that he is just extremely gifted? Learn more about children with ADHD and children who are gifted in this thorough article I read this past weekend.  Let me know what you think, I appreciate your thoughts! Thanks!
 
ERIC EC Digest [...]

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