By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate I homeschooled my son last year due to medical reasons. Here is what I learned about how to schedule the day. I hope some of these ideas will help you structure your day during this difficult time when all our children are at home. Starting the Day Give a 15-minute warning and a five-minute warning to start time and try to … [Read more...]
Home-schooling: A Teacher’s Perspective
RITES Learning Specialist and Home-school Coordinator Debra Nassau, M.A., reflects on the unique rewards of working with home-schooled students.When we become educators, we do so for various reasons, but a common thread throughout is undoubtedly the desire to make a difference – to make an impact in a child’s life and to lead them to that “lightbulb” moment. It can happen in a traditional … [Read more...]