by Rosemary Laberee | Feb 29, 2020 | Q&A
I was asked this question, recently. My answer: If you plan to home educate, I would not pick 3rd grade as a random start date. Children who attend school first and then are homeschooled often find the adjustment is more difficult. This is because these children...
by Rosemary Laberee | Feb 27, 2020 | Book Review
I read many book on this subject – habit. If you choose to home educate, you will surely have an easier time of it if your daily habits are tip-top! Good fortune favors the prepared mind and good habits will help prepare yours as well as your student’s....
by Rosemary Laberee | Feb 27, 2020 | Q&A
There was increased discussion on this topic in many online forums recently after a piece by David Brooks ran in some big name newspapers. (They are all behind paywalls, so I’m not bothering to link to them.) . I have to say at the outset that I am a big...
by Rosemary Laberee | Feb 26, 2020 | Book Review
Review: Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder A book for the thinker – that’s for sure. Taleb challenges all of the false fodder served up to the average citizen by his or her betters. He’s a statistician and a formidable researcher, so if you...
by Rosemary Laberee | Feb 26, 2020 | Q&A
Boy, I get asked this question often. The short answer is – no. It wouldn’t hurt but it isn’t really necessary. Far better than education are: resourcefulness organization focus optimism excellent personal habits exceptional observational skills...
