8 Great Smarts for Homeschoolers: A Guide to Teaching Based on Your Child's Unique Strengths
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Kids donโt just learn one way . . . and that matters a lot for homeschool parents.
One of the benefits of a home education is a curriculum designed to fit each student. But that means knowing how your child learns. Not every child receives knowledge the same way. Itโs up to the teacher to figure out the best way to reach each one.
Based on the 8 Smarts identified by Kathy Kochโword, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and selfโ8 Great Smarts for Homeschooling Families tailors these ideas to the unique setting of the home classroom. Tina Hollenbeck, a leader in the home education community, applies the 8 Smarts to each division of a complete curriculum:
- Math
- Language Arts
- Science
- Social Studies
- Religious Education
- Fine Arts
- Electives
Yet when it comes down to it, the real benefit of homeschooling is personal relationships. Hollenbeck concludes by showing that when parents know their kidsโ multiple intelligencesโand when kids understand their family members in turnโit leads to a healthy homeschool dynamic. So donโt try to teach in the dark. Know your kidโs smarts, then watch them start engaging with their world in fresh ways.
