When we think about creativity, we typically think about artistic or musical talents. But problem solving is a key component of creativity, and one that is so important to think about as we raise the next generation of world leaders. One of our favorite creativity-builders is LEGO. LEGO bricks are kind of a…
Preschoolers are my favorite people in the world. They love passionately, they learn with exuberance, and they fight with equal fervor. They just feel. Everything. The thought of teaching preschoolers at home can be overwhelming. You worry that you won’t set them up for success, they won’t learn to read, and they won’t know what…
I’ll bet you’re a bit like me… Do you want your kiddos to reach their potential? Better yet, do you want your children to blow through their potential? I want my kids to love learning. I want them to be innovators. According to Tony Wagner, author of Creating Innovators: The Making of Young…
Here at the Kessler house, we tend to follow an eclectic interest-led style of homeschooling. Especially for my older kiddos, I like them to have some say in what they will study for the year. My oldest is fascinated by chemistry, and wants to play around with sulfuric acid. Since I’m not quite ready for…
I’m a huge proponent of interest and play based learning. Kids learn best when they are engaged and invested in their own education. Years ago, my son’s preschool teacher told me that Trevor was the most “extreme thinker” she’d ever had in any of her four-year-old classes in the 30+ years she’d been teaching….
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