Join us as we explore homeschooling in North Carolina. You'll find support groups, teaching tips, stories of successful homeschoolers, events, discussions of homeschooling methods, and much, much more.
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I suppose it is because nearly all children go to school nowadays, and have things arranged for them, that they seem so forlornly unable to produce their own ideas. |
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- Agatha Christie |
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Gifted Home Scholars in NC |
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A group for parents who are educating their gifted children at home in NC, or have an interest in home education in our state. This group will give parents an opportunity to network, share experiences, and bounce ideas around. This group is open to all types of homeschoolers.
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Everyday Mathematics |
Everyday Mathematics is a comprehensive Pre-K through 6th grade mathematics curriculum developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project and published by McGraw-Hill Education. Everyday Mathematics is a research-based and field-tested curriculum that focuses on developing children’s understandings and skills in ways that produce life-long mathematical power. The Everyday Mathematics curriculum emphasizes:
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Use of concrete, real-life examples that are meaningful and memorable as an introduction to key mathematical concepts.
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Repeated exposures to mathematical concepts and skills to develop children’s ability to recall knowledge from long-term memory.
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Frequent practice of basic computation skills to build mastery of procedures and quick recall of facts, often through games and verbal exercises.
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Use of multiple methods and problem-solving strategies to foster true proficiency and accommodate different learning styles.
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A Place for Everything |
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Monica Resinger |
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Includes tips for organizing in the office, closet, craft room, living room, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Creative ideas for storing kids' toys and other odds and ends. |
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Math-U-See |
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Math-U-See is designed to teach students specific skills that build as the student progresses. This systematic and cumulative approach uses a definite, logical sequence of concept instruction. The Math-U-See system is structured with step-by-step procedures for introducing, reviewing, practicing, and mastering concepts. Each lesson teaches using multi-sensory tools such as videos, manipulatives, and other resources, designed to appeal to any type of learner. With these resources, they are able to adapt to a variety of homeschool styles.
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