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How to Teach Kids About Plants: The Best Ideas Ever!

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I really hate how schools teach kids about plants. It’s soooo boring! If you really want to know how to teach kids about plants, don’t use a textbook. And, don’t make it a short little chapter in a biology book, either. I certainly didn’t develop my love for plants from those types of resources typically used in schools. The best ways to instill a passion for plants and the outdoors are through experiences with the plants themselves. Check out these favorites. How to Teach Kids About Plants Play with plants Some of my earliest experiences with plants involved pretending with …

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How to set up immersion learning experiences

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Immersion learning is often affiliated with learning a new language. You learn how to speak the language by living among those who are native speakers. This is how infants learn to speak. But, immersion learning also occurs in other settings. We learn to cook by cooking. We learn to drive by driving. And, so on. In fact, this is a way of life for unschoolers. We assume that a child will learn by doing. However, we don’t always live a lifestyle conducive to this. It’s easy to learn about animals and plants through farming. But, what if you don’t farm? …

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Learning outside inspires new interests

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Now that we can get outside and enjoy nicer weather, our spirits rise. But, what do we do outside? There are many benefits to outdoor play, but what if your kids are older? What can they be learning outside? Farmers and gardeners might not have this problem because there’s always something that needs to be done. However, most of us need some ideas other than grilling or playing catch. My younger son complains a lot about this. “But, what do we DO? There’s nothing to DO,” he laments. Well, I know that learning outside inspires new interests because I’ve been …

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Personalized Learning Options for College You Need to Consider

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Recently, my younger daughter (who is now in high school) and I were discussing future career plans and finding personalized learning options. Her older sister chose to pursue an Associates degree program in nuclear medicine technology and her older brother chose to pursue an innovative apprenticeship program in marketing/business. I wanted to know her thoughts for the future. She fiddled with the pen in front of her. “Well, I definitely want to do something challenging that uses my brain,” she said. What career doesn’t use your brain?, I thought. “Okay. So, what are you thinking?” “Well, maybe a crime scene …

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