When we are talking about children we need something much more accurate. We need to help each one of them get a superb education, and that means that one size doesn’t fit everyone.
Q. What do you think is the most common problem of homeschoolers? A. First and foremost, even among "dyed in the wool" homeschoolers, there is widespread neglect of the Core Phase. I believe this is because of our tendency to identify so strongly with our [...]
by Oliver DeMille To Read or Not To Read “Girls, are you ready to read tonight?” Rachel asked. A look of concern crossed nine-year-old Abi’s face, and eleven-year-old Meri sighed and said slowly, “Okay, I guess so.” Rachel closed the book she had just opened [...]
by Oliver DeMille What is Enough? “I get what you’re saying, in theory,” she said into the microphone. “I just don’t know if example is enough.” She paused, so I waited to see what she’d say next. “Is it?” she asked. “Yes,” I responded. Then [...]
by Oliver DeMille “The only expensive books are the ones we don’t read.” A Powerful Story I’m not sure who first said the words in the quote above, but I’ve repeated them for years. Think about it: in your home, you probably have a hidden [...]
by Oliver DeMille Abigail’s Crayon Drawing She looked at Abigail’s crayon drawing and praised it. And this was no ordinary praising. Vernie’s comments were specific and insightful, and went on and on and on. Eight-year-old Abi beamed with happiness. I sat and watched, a little [...]
When you're right, you're right. Out of the mouths of babes...
by Oliver DeMille Inspire Recently our married daughter got involved in a discussion we were having online with some friends about the meaning of "Inspire". She commented that in her experience (and being raised in the heart of TJEd, she has a really unique and [...]
A recent TEdx talk was given by 11 year old homeschooler Logan LaPlante. He argues (among many, many other wonderful points) that "education" too often asks kids to define "what they want be when they grow up," without abilifying them to be happy. Logan likens [...]
