The Power of Play Throughout the Homeschool Years ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners When I first started homeschooling – almost SIXTEEN years ago, I was so worried about tackling the roles of both mom and teacher, and I overcompensated by leaning heavily on my classroom …
Homeschooling: Unleashing the Potential of Kids with Executive Function Challenges
Homeschooling: Unleashing the Potential of Kids with Executive Function Challenges ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners We all know that executive function skills are super important for our children's success in organizing, planning, managing time, and more. But what about …
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Colleen’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 10-, 13-, 15-, and 20-year-old)
Colleen’s Homeschool Day in the Life (with a 10-, 13-, 15, and 20-year-old) ~ Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners A note from Jamie: Don't forget to come share your own homeschool day in the life with us here at SimpleHomeschool.net this Friday, March 10th! BEEP! BEEP! …
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Should I Test my Child for Giftedness?
Should I Test my Child for Giftedness? ~ Written by Colleen Kessler from Raising Lifelong Learners Do you have a bright child? One who is constantly surprising you with all that he knows — things you didn’t teach — and how quickly he learns and remembers things? Do you wonder if you should pursue …
Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children
Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children ~ Written by Colleen Kessler Gifted children have characteristics that can often cause them to struggle socially and emotionally. In fact, academic challenges are often much easier to deal with than emotional ones. To give your …
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