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Math Instruction: Spiral vs. Mastery
There are two different approaches to math instruction; spiral and mastery. Some children learn math better with one approach instead of the other, but there is no one “best” approach. – Source: ENRICHri thanks and credits Granite State Home Educators (NH) for use of this article. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! *Some of the resources are not secular.
What Grade Are You In?
“What grade are you in?” the cashier asks. My child stares, like a deer caught in headlights, and turns to me before slowly answering, “ummm….we don’t really do grades…. But I love history!” Grade levels. Homeschoolers wonder about them often, asking questions like: ...
When is the Right Time to Start Homeschooling?
My child is being bullied. My daughter cries before school each day. His confidence is gone. She doesn’t laugh anymore. He’s not eating. They’re not sleeping. They aren’t themselves. These are the statements of parents who are deciding to homeschool mid-school year....
ENRICHri Cultural Fair
Looking for a community of Rhode Island homeschoolers that hosts some amazing events? Look no further. Welcome to ENRICHri’s Annual Cultural Fair Travel with us as our community center is transformed into many countries spanning the world. Our globetrotting guests...
Deciding to Homeschool
Like any change in life the first step is a decision. For me homeschool was always a thought tucked away in a journal page, carelessly written while I sat next to my first napping toddler. I sent that toddler into the public school system for kindergarten. It was...
Homeschool Mom
I’m awoken abruptly by the roar of an engine and a strobe light illuminating my bedroom. The sky is still dark as I glance at the clock. 5:49 a.m. The high school bus groaned down the road with the teenage girls who live across the street aboard. I let my head fall...