"Let them make mistakes, and then come back and gently guide them back onto the path." ~ Amy Roberts

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Yvette Hampton and Amy Roberts, from Raising Arrows, on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast as they explore effective strategies for homeschooling elementary students in this installment from our "Homeschooling Through the Years" series. In this episode, discover how to balance academics with fun, create a flexible learning environment, and foster independence in your children. Amy offers practical tips and personal anecdotes to help you navigate these pivotal years in your homeschooling journey.

Come back tomorrow for the rest of this conversation. 

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Recommended Resources:

Podcast Note-Taking Guide

Homeschooling Through the Years Series

Connect with Amy Roberts at Raising Arrows.net - Podcast, Blog, Courses, Resources

Homeschool Teaching Methods Overview - Sonya Shafer (Homeschool Survival Series)

 

Elementary Curriculum Discussed:

Apologia Science

BJU Press Homeschool

CTCMath

The Peaceful Press

Horizons Math Workbooks

Teaching Textbooks

 

Book Lists:

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature, by Elizabeth Laraway Wilson

Honey for a Child's Heart, Updated and Expanded: The Imaginative Use of Books in Family Life, by Gladys Hunt and Mark Hunt

 

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Discussion Questions:

1. How does Amy suggest parents balance the focus on academic essentials with making learning fun for elementary kids?

2. What strategies do Amy and Yvette recommend for managing challenging phases in the elementary years, such as tantrums or sassiness?

3. In what ways can parents ensure they are aware of their child's interests during homeschooling?

4. How does the "Edge Method" (Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable) help children transition to independent learning?

5. Amy talks about automating and systematizing school routines. How can this approach benefit both parents and children in a homeschooling setup?

6. What are some creative ways to incorporate science and history into homeschooling, as suggested by Amy?

7. How can parents determine when a particular curriculum is not working for their child and make necessary changes?

8. What is the importance of fostering a love of learning in elementary years, according to Amy and Yvette?

9. How can parents share their own passions and hobbies with their children to enhance their learning experience?

10. Amy emphasizes the significance of not pushing kids too hard when they seem to be done for the day. How can parents strike a balance between encouraging persistence and recognizing when to pull back?

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