Know your kid’s smarts, then watch them start engaging with their world in fresh ways. Hollenbeck concludes by showing that when parents know their kids’ multiple intelligences - and when kids understand their family members in turn - it leads to a healthy homeschool dynamic. Yet when it comes down to it, the real benefit of homeschooling is personal relationships. Those categories are the following: word smart, logic smart, picture smart, music smart, body smart, nature smart, people smart, and self smart. Become the best sub you can be, through support, guidance and a consistent regime of reward and discipline. It’s up to the teacher to figure out the best way to reach each one. As the title suggests, the book’s layout is based upon the concept of eight great smarts, a research study that attempts to divide people into one of eight categories of learning. My undivided attention, care and protection.

Tina Hollenbeck, a leader in the home education community, applies the 8 Smarts to each division of a complete curriculum: Benefits of being my sub / little girl include: - An unending stream of kisses and cuddles. It’s up to the teacher to figure out the best way to reach each one.īased on the 8 Smarts identified by Kathy Koch - word, logic, picture, music, body, nature, people, and self - 8 Great Smarts for Homeschooling Families tailors these ideas to the unique setting of the home classroom. Not every child receives knowledge the same way. But that means knowing how your child learns. One of the benefits of a home education is a curriculum designed to fit each student. Todd Cartmell, PsyD. Kids don’t just learn one way.and that matters a lot for homeschool parents. 8 Great Smarts is packed with practical, hands-on guidance and will help parents tailor their parenting style to bring out the best in the unique kids God has given them.

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