Learning For Life

I highly recommend Amy - a gentle, loving teacher who at the same time can keep students motivated and focused with great results. (located in Cobb County, GA)

If you have a child in K-3 in Georgia, you may be interested in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest.
- Entries due April 30, 2025

PBS KIDS Writers Contest Entry and Rules MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  The GPB - PBS KIDS Writers Contest (the “Contest” or “Promotion”) is produced by Georgia Public Broadcasting and based on the Reading Rainbow® Young Writers and Illustrators Contest, a concept developed by WNED. The Con...

Wow! Powerful evidence for limiting screen time for little kids ... and their parents.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/04/does-children-toddlers-kids-watching-tv-impact-development-learning?

Screen time robs average toddler of hearing 1,000 words spoken by adult a day, study finds Research into 220 Australian families over two years concludes exposure to television, phone and other screens hinders young children’s language skills

Offering academically rigorous, secular classes for grades 7-12.
- Accommodating a wide range of learning differences and styles.
- Innovative lessons with individualized options.
- Meeting in Kennesaw, GA.

Early bird registration for new families opens tomorrow, March 1.
- Openings still left in Killer Grammar, HS Writing, and World History.
- Check out our page, especially links to the catalog (for course descriptions) and enroll (for information on how to register).
https://thehomeschoolconso.wixsite.com/website

Our 2024-25 schedule for 7-12th grades!
- Specializing in accommodating neurodiversity.
- Academic excellence for all.
- Respect for all world views.
- Stay tuned for information about a 2-morning /week preschool/playschool for 2-3 year olds.
Visit our website for details and registration information.
https://thehomeschoolconso.wixsite.com/website
Click on photo to see full schedule.

The Homeschool Consortium, Kennesaw, GA (2023) The Homeschool Consortium – Where great teachers come together. Beloved teachers make learning fu

I'm really excited and equally honored to have been interviewed about my hybrid school.

Meet Freya Fitzpatrick Alright - so today we've got the honor of introducing you to Freya Fitzpatrick. We think you'll enjoy our conversation, we've shared it below. Alright, Freya thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. One of the toughest things about entrepreneurship is that there i...

As Adam Grant explains, “When kids are deprived of play, their mental health suffers. Over the past 50 years, the time kids spend playing outside and inside has plummeted. They're missing opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy. Free play is a key to happiness and growth.”
• Check out this website for the full study published in the Journal of Pediatrics by Gray, Lancy, and Bjorklund

(PDF) Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Wellbeing: Summary of the Evidence PDF | On Feb 1, 2023, Peter Gray and others published Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Wellbeing: Summary of the Evidence | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

Do you or someone you know struggle with executive function skills?
There is evidence that learning a second language (truly learning it, not just dabbling) as a young child helps build the area of the brain responsible for executive functioning. Researchers are still actively studying this bilingual advantage theory.

The benefits of a bilingual brain - Mia Nacamulli Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-speaking-multiple-languages-benefits-the-brain-mia-n...

Evidence-based HS biology in Kennesaw, Wednesdays 9-11 AM.

HS Biology – Wednesdays 9-11 AM, Kennesaw
Science – It’s not a body of facts. It’s a way of thinking! It’s not “the answers.” It’s how to systematically address questions.
This evidence-based rigorously lab-based science class involves hands-on exploration of questions in life science.
- It’s evidence-based with respect for all world views.
- Students learn to write a complete lab report.
- Homework is customizable to suit your child’s learning strengths and interests.
- Kennesaw, GA.
There are few slots still available.
Visit: https://thehomeschoolconso.wixsite.com/website and select “enroll” and/or “catalog.”

Second annual hybrid school entrepreneurs conference. Shout out to KSU and their Coles College of Business for their academic leadership in entrepreneurship in education.
Just like last year, I am feeling completely energized and inspired about innovations in education and what a grassroots movement this is.
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