Lessons Beyond the Classroom "Not another chapter of names and dates," she groaned, slumping in her desk chair as the Teacher distributed yet another stack of history worksheets. "History is just so... boring." The teacher's response was predictable: "Page 216, everyone. Today we'll be memorizing [...]
by Ian Cox Let me give away the ending right now and share The 3 Fundamental Actions of the TJEd process: read, read, read; discuss a lot; and mentor. That’s the TJEd process. Really. It’s as simple as that. At the core of everything (The [...]
Here's what people are saying! I want to thank you for the 2020 Online Freedom Convention. Oliver’s optimistic view of the crisis and what we can do now is such a balm for my panic-ridden, anxious soul. Knowing that these things have happened before, that [...]
Sometimes I hear the question: "How do I Inspire when I'm NOT Inspiring?? This feeling is almost predictable right now. Winter is waxing on for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. All of our energetic plans from September are either running out of steam [...]
The TJEd Online Convention is now available by monthly subscription! No deadline stress - just enroll and unsub at your own convenience. Stay for a few months at a time, or just enroll a month now, jump off, and a return some months later for [...]
Part I: Flying Puzzles and a Whole Lot of Cuteness One thing I love about children is how often they teach us about themselves. Seriously, they say kids don't come with an instruction manual, and I totally see where they're coming from. Yet, the more [...]
REALITY CHECK: What are you doing right now to both make it a better summer and a more successful homeschool in the fall? Here in the Northern Hemisphere**, the traditional school year has just ended and families are gearing up for a new summer routine. [...]
Giving Your Kids a Head Start by Emma DeMille Cox Listen While You Play A few weeks ago, Ian and I traveled down to my parents' house with our little boys, to do the month's MIC recording on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet". We spent several [...]
C. R. says: I'm working through The Phases of Learning and am wondering how to structure/assist the learning if they're young Love of Learners. I have a 7yo girl and a 2yo girl. Say, if the 7yo wants to learn about "George Washington", where do [...]
Trapped Sometimes reading a certain article, book, blog, tweet or other idea just … sticks. It resonates. It’s memorable. It makes you think. Or laugh. Maybe it causes you to frown. Or shake your head in surprise. For example, I recently read an article published [...]
