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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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What is ADD?
In this post, I’d like to discuss the question, “What is ADD?” We are of course talking about Attention Deficit Disorder. We could extend it to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well. The two conditions are closely related. This is the first of two posts on the topic, however, for next week I plan…
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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…
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Does Homeschooling Affect Social Skills?
Does homeschooling affect social skills? I often hear critics of homeschooling levy this question as a complaint. They wonder how children and youth can develop these social and emotional skills so necessary for success later in life who don’t spend the majority of their days around groups of their peers. It’s a legitimate question, and…
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How to Take Notes
In this post, I want to discuss ways to take notes. This is an important skill starting in middle school. It is certainly needed going into high school and beyond. In this article, I will discuss reasons why note taking is important and why notes should be handwritten. Let’s begin with the latter. Why Take…
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Happy Children
In a recent interview, Dr. Leonard Sax, a long-time family physician and psychologist, explained that the biggest predictor of adult well-being in children is their relationship with their parents. Let that sink in for a minute. Happy children are those who have the best relationships with their caregivers. Does that surprise you as it did…
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Winter or Advent Spiral
This week, I wanted to write a post about making winter holidays meaningful, especially for adolescents and teens. I will focus on the Winter or Advent Spiral, commonly done in Waldorf settings. The principles, however, are broadly applicable to other traditions as well, so extrapolate as necessary. The Difference Between Children and Adolescents At puberty,…
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