by Oliver and Rachel DeMille Since TJEd places such high value on parents leading out and personalizing in their homes, the answer to this question can vary quite a bit; and there are some principles that are constant. Here is the TJEd philosophy in a [...]
A Major Revolution in Teaching Math (Are You Using It Yet? It’s So Much Easier and More Effective!) by Oliver DeMille Old and New Have you heard about the new way of teaching math? It’s revolutionary, because it works so effectively. If you do this, [...]
There are 2 or 3 little things that would make it drastically, incredibly better—immediately. This very small thing will make ALL the difference.
[Scroll down to download free math course...] This is it. This is how to teach math, even if you stink at it. Even if you hate math. And even if you don't. by Rachel DeMille, TJEd.org The math-project images in this post are from real [...]
Q. What do you think is the most common problem of homeschoolers? A. First and foremost, even among "dyed in the wool" homeschoolers, there is widespread neglect of the Core Phase. I believe this is because of our tendency to identify so strongly with our [...]
I moderate a large online forum where new and seasoned parents, homeschoolers and professional teachers discuss education and learning. Some questions are asked so frequently that I came up with what I call my "go-to advice" for those new to homeschool, or who are changing [...]
The New Name for the Conveyor Belt I got excited when the next reading in my day’s pile of news clippings was from Parents magazine, but the title made the corners of my mouth turn down just a bit: “School Discipline Gone Bad.” I almost [...]
Writing In Books is Vital to Real Learning “Are you kidding me?” I asked in amazement. “Are you serious?” The girl must have been surprised by my intensity, because she asked carefully, “Is something wrong?” “Are you seriously telling me that your parents don’t want [...]
by Oliver DeMille Forbes recently released a list of 7 crippling parenting behaviors, and I found them very interesting. From the writings of Tim Elmore, as recounted by Kathy Caprino, these behaviors should at the very least make all of us stop and think. Here [...]
