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How to know which learning style will best suit your child?

How well your child does academically, depends upon the learning style you adopt for them. It transforms the way the student internally represents experiences, and the way he or she recalls information. To be absolutely sure that you are teaching your child according to their style of learning, this blog offers some insight on different patterns, characteristics defining every style, and the best ways through which you can make learning fun. The three basic styles of learning -- auditory, kinesthetic, and visual.  Children that are auditory Learners: Those who learn by hearing things are auditory learners. These homeschooling children need to listen to stories, directions, and music to be able to learn. You will have to give them spoken directions to make them perform a specific task. One of the best ways to make auditory learners absorb a certain topic is by making them repeat what they are learning out loud or through discussions. They may have to read out loud...

Important Homeschooling Information

Searching for the right information on homeschooling Canada ? Below are answers to the most important questions: 1. Are there any advantages to homeschooling? There are several benefits of homeschooling, not just for the child but also for the entire family. Students that are being homeschooled have the chance to learn according to their caliber in a method that suits them. Homeschooling also helps them avoid all the negative situations and interactions that may take place if they attend public school. Moreover, as per statistics, homeschooling children outperform students studying in public schools, academically. Homeschool children are also known to be more involved within their communities. 2. Are there any drawbacks of homeschooling? Since, the parents are responsible for the education of the child, they have to take out several hours every day to make sure the child is being taught properly. Homeschooling is a commitment for the teacher and should be made only i...

Some facts about Homeschooling

Thinking of " homeschooling " your child? If you have a big family or have children who are socially awkward, here are some statistics that will definitely surprise you:  Children react well to homeschooling education. Only 1 percentage point differentiates female and male students in standardized scores with girls averaging 88% and boys 87%. Homeschoolers tend to perform almost 39% above average in tests. Children who are homeschooled test at approximately 89% in subject by subject test scores, which is above the national aggregate. Homeschooled children in lower income groups outperform in public education. Even those families that make a combined income of below CAD 30,000 per annum outperformed public education by almost 30% in regulated test scores. Children who are homeschooled by parents with no college degree do better than those getting public education. Even within families where neither of the parents have a college degree, children are tested 83%. Th...