Category: 5th Grade
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Artistic Science
Whatever your worldview, nobody can deny the ubiquitous impact of modern science on our culture. Through it, we have come to cure diseases, master the art of transportation, and produce goods faster and cheaper than ever before, among other benefits. Some people even hail science as the great expression of human achievement. Yet, we have…
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Teaching Children About Money
What is the value of teaching children about money? A few weeks ago, one of my eighth grade students asked if we could learn about the creation of the Federal Reserve Bank in America during our American History Live Block. Of course I responded “yes” since this is one of me favorite things to understand.…
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Perfectionism in Children
In this post, we will to talk about perfectionism in children and its remedy. For some of you, this may be the most important blog post you read in your life, for the very qualities we discuss here could make or break your children’s future. You may wonder why I say, “its remedy.” I’m talking…
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Artistic Speech
In this post, we will introduce the benefits of artistic speech in education. First, however, let’s understand what we mean by artistic speech. All day long we talk, talk, talk, but how often do we pay attention to how we are talking? How much effort do we put into the formation of our vowels and…
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AI in Teaching
Last week, we wrote a post on this topic. A week later, I’m feeling like the message about AI in teaching wasn’t strong enough, so here’s essentially part II. The following expressed my own values around this issue, so take it or leave it. The Harm in Using AI in Teaching Regarding the question of…
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The Pros and Cons of AI in Education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all the rage now. Who among you hasn’t used ChatGPT or one of its kin? We’ve all actually been using AI for years now in various ways. Every time you put on your responsive cruise control or your lane assist in your car, that’s AI. Every time you fly on a…
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How to Work with ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder)
In our last post, we discussed ADD (Attention-Deficit Disorder) from multiple perspectives. This condition affects an increasing number of youth. Teachers know that neurodivergence is growing, and so our methods need to grow with the need. In this post, I want to give you some practical suggestions for how to work with ADD. A Brief…
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Handwriting Notes vs Typing Notes
Homeschoolers have the luxury of choosing to handwrite or type notes on lessons they are doing. Yet, what are the pros and cons and handwriting notes vs typing notes? While technology may afford us some benefits, what is lost in the process? Handwriting for Developing the Brain and Will When I taught at the Asheville…
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The Inspiration of Youth
What is required for the inspiration of youth? Today more than ever, the youth seem lost in a crisis of meaning. They waste away in an ocean of never ending social media scrolling. They listen to music that, compared with the peace and of Woodstock 1969, sounds full of pain and depression. More of them…
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Taking Refuge in The Good, The True, and The Beautiful
Yesterday, I had a golden moment with my students in a 5th Grade Live Decimals Enrichment Block. The Good, the True, and the Beautiful rang forth from the lesson, and it touched me deeply that I felt I should share it with you. Upon reflecting later that evening, I realized these moments can become a…