Kidz at school

Looking back

2010-07-14T16:50:00.000-07:00

Looking back at my last post... it kind of wasn't very nice ;-) "Nothing of real substance"? What was I thinking?!

Well, sorry for that, and I'll try to make it up with another small favor - go visit this page (it's about Internet advertising) to find something... of real substance :-)

Friends projects

2010-05-03T18:10:00.001-07:00

Nothing of real substance today actually. A friend of mine wanted me to share about his new projects, so here it goes.

Why are home schools successful?

2010-03-15T18:44:00.000-07:00

BTW, sorry if I spell "homeschool" incorrectly ;). I'm pretty sure that's the way it should be spelled, but it might as well be "home school".

So, why are homeschool programs successful?

you are able to provide one-on-one instruction, geared to your kid's personality, attention span and other personal and unique characteristics. This is especially valuable when you consider that a shy child, in a class of 30 of his peers, may be reluctant to ask questions. If your kid is the gregarious type, you, as a parent, are familiar with the tactics your kid might use to be disruptive and can easily get that kid focused.
you are given a great opportunity for quality time with your kids, something every parent desires. Children are just as eager to spend that personal time with you, even if it's class time!
you are able to provide adequate supervision of your kids and, to a far greater extent, avoid drug and other peer-pressure problems.
you have the freedom to schedule class hours.
if you want to incorporate religious instruction into your school day, you have the freedom to do so.
with one-on-one instruction, it's a fact that kids learn faster. This means you have more time in which to present more materials of a greater variety.
you can emprove your kids learning experience by using the PC and Internet as great study tools

Homeschools?

2010-03-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

Well, in the last couple of decades, homeschooling has enjoyed increasing popularity. The 'pioneers' of homeschool curriculums came from educational professionals, most with a teaching background. They conducted pilot programs to compare the progress made by children learning at home as opposed to those attending public schools. It was found that home schooled children got better grades, had a more in-depth understanding of the materials covered in the curriculum,and spent less time on course work.

A number of books, authored by these teachers, served to spread the word to the public. As the SAHM population grew, so did the rolls of homeschooling parents.

Homeschool curriculums abound and are accredited as equal to conventional education programs. The Department of Education usually mandates the county to administer your local homeschool program, approve of materials and coordinate periodic testing. In addition, home schooled kids have the option to go on field trips to various sites and activities within your locale, affording them opportunities for social interaction with their peers.