Beyond Grades, Building Future Thinkers, & Choosing the Road less Traveled

I hope that your week was filled with joy! We had a lovely week. My youngest moved up to 2nd grade in both her subjects. We had a dance party to celebrate! Kids made lockboxes from scratch at local home improvement store with Dad. We are planning another month long trip next year and looking at all the amazing ancient historical sites in the US to visit as we travel from coast-to-coast!

Here are this weeks posts all in one email! I hope you enjoy.

Beyond Grades: The Radical Vision of Alfie Kohn

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Article Description: Alfie Kohn doesn't believe in grades. He also doesn't believe in homework, standardized testing, rewards or punishments. But what he does believe in, could revolutionize education. Here are 10 of Alfie Kohn’s most controversial ideas.

Building Future Thinkers: 5 Reasons Every Parent Should Teach Logic

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Article Description: 2,500 years ago Logic was taught in the public square. Today, most kids don't even know what logic is. 5 reasons you should teach your children logic (some may surprise you).

Choosing the Road Less Traveled: 6 Ways to Educate Your Kids Beyond Traditional School

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Article Description: It's back to school time. So, here are 6 alternative ways to educate your kids instead of school. All kids deserve an education that allows them to thrive and not all of them thrive in school.

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Have a beautiful week,

~Hippy Mom