Parenting 101 should always start with the Word of God. Even if you are not a Christ follower yet,we all need prayer for something.
Just posting something today to keep you connected!
9/26/11
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To TV or not to TV
We have found that limiting television time is the single most effective tool for getting the most out of homeschooling. Try limiting TV watching,video game playing,and Internet surfing to two days a week.
We found that earning TV time or game play time motivates them not to just do their work,but care about what they do. They no longer take for granted of the small things like watching TV. They feel good about earning their time.
We start them out watching a 30 min show once a week of their choice(approved of course) and 1 movie a week. They would then have to gradually earn air time. I know;it sounds like they are auditioning for a spot in a movie,but this really works for us. If grades are kept up and they have earned enough,they can now watch 30 min.shows a night before bed time. If they slack off,days decrease!
Try a one month-sabbatical. If you conduct the experiment during the summer,it won't seem like a punishment associated with homeschooling,and most of the shows are reruns then anyway. Such rules cause fewer hard feelings,are easier to enforce,and are less draining than negotiation on a day-by-day basis.
We found that earning TV time or game play time motivates them not to just do their work,but care about what they do. They no longer take for granted of the small things like watching TV. They feel good about earning their time.
Try a one month-sabbatical. If you conduct the experiment during the summer,it won't seem like a punishment associated with homeschooling,and most of the shows are reruns then anyway. Such rules cause fewer hard feelings,are easier to enforce,and are less draining than negotiation on a day-by-day basis.
9/7/11
School Mind Versus Education Mind
School Mind
Compulsory attendance (time in institution away from real world) + Curriculum (study chosen by strangers and lack of interest) + focus on Lack of meeting existing standards (tests,measuring against others + "fix the child to fit in" mentally) = Schooling
Education Mind
Time (freedom and opportunity) + Purpose (intrinsic motivation and interest) + focus on what is being achieved (love and support) = Education
9/1/11
Info Sessions & Events
You can always learn more about Connections at these informational sessions. It's a great way to stay connected and involved.
Getting Started: Online Info Session Thursday, September 01 6:30 pm CDT
Getting Started: Online Info Session Thursday, September 01 6:30 pm CDT
Parent-to-Parent
Tuesday, September 067:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
Starbucks
I-35 and Slaughter 9300 S I-35 Service Rd S Bound G100
Austin, TX 78748
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspxParent-to-Parent
Wednesday, September 076:30 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
McDonald's
2602 E Main
Madisonville, TX 77864
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx
Parent-to-Parent
Thursday, September 0811:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Einstein Bros Bagels
6333 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, TX 75213
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx
Parent-to-Parent
Saturday, September 1011:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT
Starbucks
2452 W. Loop 340
Waco, TX 76711
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx
Online Info Session
Thursday, September 086:30 pm CDT
http://www.connectionsacademy.com/texas-houston-school/events.aspx
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