Sometimes it's sad to watch our children grow, as they shed some of their innocence and dependence and take on more mature aspects of life. And other times is very exciting and intriguing to witness their growth. In fact, it can be down right...
Topics: art curriculum, parenting

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BusRadio, which hopes to “take targeted student marketing to the next level” by forcing children to listen to its commercialized radio broadcasts on school buses, is advertising 90210 to children as young as six. BusRadio.com – the company's...
Topics: character building, community, public education

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Yes, D is going to Montessori school, but that does not relieve me of my responsibility and pleasure of directing and participating in his education. And after reviewing last years Final Report Card I found myself feeling all warm and fuzzy--somewhere...
Topics: conscious living, homeschooling, passion

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After listen to great segment on Home School Talk Radio and catching up on some favorite homeschool/unschool blogs, I decided to ask D what some of his personal and/or learning goals were for this year. Keep in mind that D is not your typical 8 year old;.
Topics: child's play, homeschooling, unschooling

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The adult ought never to mold the child after himself, but should leave him alone and work always from the deepest comprehension of the child himself. ~ Marie Montessori We have made the bold move of enrolling David in Peace...
Topics: blogging, homeschooling, Montessori

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