October 2012

A Programme to Fit the Child

I recently heard a very liberating discovery dug up in the May 1914 edition of L’Umile Pianta. But before I mention it here’s part of Redeemer’s description of the ‘magazine’: In 1895 the House of Education Old Students’ Association was formed to provide current and ‘old’ students who were scattered abroad, opportunities to keep in […]

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The Habit of Attention

How often today do we come across children who can’t hold a conversation, can’t sit still, can’t focus? What is our society’s answer? ADHD – medicate! Is this really the answer? In some cases, perhaps, but in so many children? What are the stats now? I think in some states it is 10% or higher.

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First Rain

We had our very first rain of the season here in California this week beginning with Thunderstorms early in the morning. The kids can’t get outside fast enough! Rainy days are rare and pure joy for the kids as they stomp around the puddles. After the rain is the best time to spot tracks in

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Dana Point Headlands

Dana Point, located in Southern Orange County, is named after Richard Henry Dana, Jr. who sailed in a hide brig named The Pilgrim to San Juan Bay (Dana Point) as recorded in his Harvard Classic titled Two Years Before the Mast. San Juan is the only romantic spot in California. The country here for several

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California Private School Affidavit

It’s that time of year again to register your private school affidavit if you register your homeschool as a private school. You have until October 15th to submit your electronic registration. For information on how to fill out the form, visit HSLDA’s California page and click on the “Filing Instructions for Private School Affidavit” link. 

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STEM and CM

I’ve been hearing a lot about students needing to meet STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) requirements lately in the AO Forum. I also received an email this morning with offers for a new Homeschool Robotics Class highlighting teaching methods and materials that help your children learn STEM subjects.What do you think about all this

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