http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:30:00 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3123/1/Distance-Learning/Distance-Learning.html Students who are not physically sitting in a class room to get their education are taught using technology based instructional systems designed for remote access. This system is known as distance learning or distance education. Students and teachers communicate with each other through printed materials or electronic media or using a technology that provides real-time communications. lucy_bartlett@pacificarticles.com (Lucy Bartlett) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3122/1/Curriculum-Review-Bob-Jones-Reading-Level-6/Curriculum-Review-Bob-Jones-Reading-Level-6.html Many homeschoolers use and recommend a "living books" approach to reading instruction. Using real books can be a wonderful thing, but it's not for everybody. Consider using a high-quality textbook to simplify the homeschool experience, without sacrificing quality. jennifer_thieme@pacificarticles.com (Jennifer Thieme) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3121/1/Prime-Numbers-in-the-Ancient-World/Prime-Numbers-in-the-Ancient-World.html Use these easy directions for finding prime numbers. Makes for a quick math lesson, plus a little history. jennifer_thieme@pacificarticles.com (Jennifer Thieme) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3120/1/Homeschooling-It-Just-Doesnt-Matter/Homeschooling-It-Just-Doesnt-Matter.html It really does not matter which curriculum, book, or program you use. Your kids will get what they need, when they need it. jennifer_thieme@pacificarticles.com (Jennifer Thieme) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3119/1/Top-Four-Reasons-to-Teach-Grammar-in-Your-Homeschool/Top-Four-Reasons-to-Teach-Grammar-in-Your-Homeschool.html Are you a "relaxed homeschooler"? Do you ever wonder about the benefits of teaching grammar? Have you heard that kids don't need a lot of grammar if they read well and read often? Here are four reasons you should not skimp on this important subject. jennifer_thieme@pacificarticles.com (Jennifer Thieme) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3118/1/Three-Effective-Tips-for-Planning-and-Managing-Homeschool-Lessons/Three-Effective-Tips-for-Planning-and-Managing-Homeschool-Lessons.html Here are three tips every new homeschooler should know about lesson planning. jennifer_thieme@pacificarticles.com (Jennifer Thieme) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3117/1/Ancient-Asian-Calculating-Tool-May-Hold-Key-to-Boosting-Childrens-Math-Skills/Ancient-Asian-Calculating-Tool-May-Hold-Key-to-Boosting-Childrens-Math-Skills.html Learn how you can teach your child to do mathematical calculations using a remarkable educational tool – the abacus. An abacus is an ancient Asian calculating tool that helps modern students as young as age 4 or 5 master essential math skills they will retain and use all their lives. dhaval_shrimankar@pacificarticles.com (Dhaval Shrimankar) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3116/1/Make-a-Difference-in-a-Childs-Life-with-Abacus-Education/Make-a-Difference-in-a-Childs-Life-with-Abacus-Education.html Speak of Mathematics and chill runs down through your spine. And same is the story when it comes time to teach mathematics to our children. And you as a parent / tutor are not at fault. Today's schooling system teaches a very ineffective method of learning math, rote memorization of times tables. dhaval_shrimankar@pacificarticles.com (Dhaval Shrimankar) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3115/1/Mastering-Time-Tables-with-Fun/Mastering-Time-Tables-with-Fun.html When has one ever enjoyed rote memorizing? If you forget just one point or a particular figure the entire thing falls apart. Interesting things never leave our mind and it is more so for children who like to learn the fun way. dhaval_shrimankar@pacificarticles.com (Dhaval Shrimankar) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3114/1/Why-Asian-Kids-are-Smart-in-Math/Why-Asian-Kids-are-Smart-in-Math.html We all, as parents, wish our kids are smart in Math. Pretty much like the Asian kids. Today’s world has acknowledged the superiority and ingeniousity of the math skills of Asian kids. We as parents or teachers always indulge in the discussions of rote memorizing the times tables which results in dull boring way to tutor our children. Asians on the other hand have been using age old technique of Abacus education. dhaval_shrimankar@pacificarticles.com (Dhaval Shrimankar) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3113/1/Developing-Your-Lesson-Plans/Developing-Your-Lesson-Plans.html As a homeschooling parent you are acutely aware of how important it is to have daily plans and be organized. Everyone has their own methods and tactics. And most of these plans certainly weren’t perfect right out of the gate and have evolved over time. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3112/1/Simple-Homeschool-Success-Tips/Simple-Homeschool-Success-Tips.html There certainly is an abundance of homeschooling information available and this is a good thing… for the most part - as long as you don’t get bogged down in overload and suffer paralysis by analysis. There are a lot of wonderful articles and tips to help you insure your homeschool success. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3111/1/Helping-Your-Child-Become-A-Reader/Helping-Your-Child-Become-A-Reader.html Evidence is plentiful throughout the years that when parents and families actively support and encourage their children, the children are far more likely to succeed educationally. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3110/1/Putting-Reading-First/Putting-Reading-First.html Learning to read isn’t an easy task for a child. This is why it is so very important that you as the parent is a model for reading and work with and encourage your child to read each and every day. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3109/1/Transitioning-To-Homeschooling/Transitioning-To-Homeschooling.html Once your kids begin their educational life outside of the public school, there will be a transition time for them; as there would be a transition time for anyone undergoing change in their life and their routines. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3108/1/Homeschooling--Can-You-Really-Do-This/Homeschooling--Can-You-Really-Do-This.html When it comes to the curriculum, schoolteachers are largely bound by a prescribed program and schedule. As a homeschooling parent you don't have to work within the time constraints or the class sizes. And you certainly won't get called into the office because you spent too much time on one subject. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3107/1/Reading-Activity-For-Kindergarten/Reading-Activity-For-Kindergarten.html A natural progression in your reading activities with your children is that after you read them to a passage from the story; have them paraphrase the story back to you. mary_joyce@pacificarticles.com (Mary Joyce) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3106/1/The-Great-Home-Schooling-Debate/The-Great-Home-Schooling-Debate.html Ever wondered if your children should be home schooled? Here's some insight into the pro's and con's of home schooling. lee_dobbins@pacificarticles.com (Lee Dobbins) Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2142/1/Home-School-Resources-Help-With-High-School-Home-Schooling/Home-School-Resources-Help-With-High-School-Home-Schooling.html Homeschooling through grade 12 is difficult. Learn what educational opportunities exist for high school age students and how to apply them to your child's final four scholastic years. r_welch@pacififarticles.com (R Welch) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2141/1/Home-School-Resources---5-Tips-for-Dealing-with-Homeschooling-Statutes-and-Regulations/Home-School-Resources---5-Tips-for-Dealing-with-Homeschooling-Statutes-and-Regulations.html Homeschooling laws are a major concern for parents who homeschool their children. Learn several ways to protect yourself and your child from unnecessary interference from state authorities. r_welch@pacififarticles.com (R Welch) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/2140/1/Home-School-Resource---Homeschooling-the-Preschool-Age-Child/Home-School-Resource---Homeschooling-the-Preschool-Age-Child.html Use your child's natural interests to explore and learn. Three steps to finding age appropriate activities when home schooling your preschool age child. r_welch@pacififarticles.com (R Welch) Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400