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Feeding the Mind of the Child, or Why “Focusing on the 3 R’s” is Not the Best Approach

“Education is lighting a fire, not filling a bucket.”  When a homeschool mom has a struggling reader, she is often advised to let content subjects take a back seat while she works on the basics. As one of those moms, I tried that approach. But a basics only approach is lifeless. I found no joy,… Continue reading Feeding the Mind of the Child, or Why “Focusing on the 3 R’s” is Not the Best Approach