My pick for this subject is “Spell to Write and Read” by Wanda Sanseri. I could explain it all to you, but Britta does a great job. Here is another great explanation.
(You can purchase the program from both of these sites or here at amazon.)
I was first introduced to the Writing Road to Reading when [...]
Right Start
http://www.alabacus.com
Singapore Math
http://www.singaporemath.com
Singapore Math is actually from Singapore. The Asians are known for their superior knowledge and use of mathematics in comparison to US students. (TIMSS: check out this pdf for some stats) It is not based on rote memory but emphasizes mental math. A U.S. Edition is available that does have U.S. currency and [...]
The book “A Guide to American Christian Education” by James Rose is a great book to learn about the Principle Approach.
Anna-Marie has started a yahoo group to study the book and she is blogging about her studies with the book as well. Head on over…here’s the first post.
Well, I’ve spent the week looking over materials and trying to come up with the start of my teaching plans for this fall. Last year I purchased a software to help with this, but never used it. I’ve been reading over the user manual and have decided that it will help a lot! You just [...]
I have finished working on my Christian Philosophy of Education. I am posting it in pdf if you would like to print out a copy.
But remember, this is just what God has been showing me. It isn’t neccesarily what you need to follow. Please follow what God has laid on your heart.
Update: 20 June 2006
I [...]
I used the two main groups as outlined in the Heart of Wisdom book. Then I looked at the “Encyclopedia of Bible Truths” by Ruth Haycock. This book is over 400 pages documenting what scripture says about what we usually consider to be school subjects. It is a much more exhaustive list, one I will [...]
Thanks to the Heart of Wisdom for help in looking at how Jesus taught.
Scripture references given only as an example.
A. Use object lessons. Joshua 4:20-5:1
B. Staightforward, clear teaching. Luke 6:20-49
C. Use of questions and discussion. Mark 12:35-37
D. Use of proverbs and parables: the comparison allows you to move from the known to the unknown. Matthew [...]
A. Hear counsel and receive instruction to attain wisdom.
Proverbs 19:20-21 (KJV) 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
B. Honor parents and hear their instruction.
Proverbs 1:8 (KJV) My son, hear [...]
Just had to post about a few helpful things I’ve found.
First is bloglines for keeping up with all the blogs you like to read. Once you add your favorite blogs, you can begin to just check your feeds on bloglines instead of going to each blog to see if there is something new. Since different [...]
Here’s a little food for thought at Spunky’s blog
Don’t forget the comments…all 101 of them!
I know you may not have time to read all these comments, but I found them informative and very intriguing!
I enjoy when I read a blog/website/book that challenges me and makes me search the Scriptures. I may agree or disagree, but [...]