First They Ignore You
Homeschooling isn’t an act “against” something. Homeschooling is an act “for” something.
Year: 2015
Procrastination…Wait, There’s a Squirrel!
This underlying cause of procrastination may surprise you.
Learning At The Event Horizon
What is the essential ingredient to learning? What makes an education successful?
Number Six Burns Like An Orange Flame
Synesthesia is a way of seeing where the five basic senses may become inter-mixed in a variety of ways. If you always believe that what you see and hear and sense are identical to those experienced by others, understanding synesthesia will open your mind to better understanding the vastness of human uniqueness.
Unstoppable
Rage to master in gifted individuals is nothing less than a powerful energy of focus upon learning a particular subject or subjects to the exclusion of everything else.
Book Review: “Take Joy” by Jane Yolen
With the market filled with countless writer’s instruction books, and limited time, it can sometimes be difficult to decide what to read. My vote goes to author Jane Yolen who has written a deceivingly simple book filled with humor and at times profound insights on writing and on life.
Picture This
Children’s picture books – an important literary genre – represent, in miniature, many of the components of other genres. But what is the most important component of all?
The Misunderstood Face of Giftedness
Gifted children are complex and can be misunderstood by educators and medical professionals. Giftedness is not always synonymous with high-achieving.
Just Imagine
Defining gifted is wrought with many interpretations, leaving some gifted individuals unrecognized and unsupported. Even when recognized, life for the gifted can be marked by stereotyping and internal issues hampering a fulfilling life.
Not The Last Resort
Homeschooling may be on the rise, but making the decision to homeschool is never easy. Negative misconceptions can deter families from choosing homeschooling.
Marianne Kuzujanakis 