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Third Grade – Subjects & Curriculum Overview
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There are many styles of homeschooling and many reasons to homeschool. Our style is Semi-Structured and Common Core Based. (I’ll wait while you cringe because I used the phrase “Common Core.”) It’s the dreaded phrase these days, but I’m not phased by it.
What is Your Learning Style?
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What is your learning style?
I was having a discussion with another homeschooling mom today and we got on the topic of learning styles. One of the best parts about homeschooling is being able to adapt the curriculum and lessons to your own child’s learning style.
Third Grade – Goals, Planning, and Real Expectations
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Setting up realistic goals for our first year of homeschooling wasn’t easy.
I was overwhelmed with information at first. I had read blog after blog looking for advice, structure, and plans. The entire summer before our third-grade year I researched, looked at curriculum, read blogs, took notes… Continue reading
I Wasn’t Lost, but I Certainly Wasn’t Holding the Map Either
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I wasn’t lost – but who has the map?
Full disclosure right now – I’m starting this blog a few years into our homeschool adventure. So it’s going to look like I was a hell of a lot more organized than I actually was at the time. I spent many months getting ready but truthfully I had no idea what I was doing.
It was the exact same feeling I remember from when my son was born. Continue reading