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Educating your Homeschool Child isn't about doing a million different things. It's about focusing on the handful of the most important things and doing those really well by focusing on wonder, discovery, and imagination.
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Cultivating Creativity and Self-Disciple in your Homeschool Child, How to get your kids to work Independently, and more Q&A Parenting questions answered live with Aurora & Al from Supercharged Science! Go here for more info: www.SuperchargedScience.com/easyBy superchargedscience
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One of the things I personally cannot stand in a science curriculum (especially books and videos) is when the instructor runs through an experiment *perfectly* the first time, never making a mistake or a mess, and then showing you the final result you should get. Here’s why I hate this: 1. There’s no opportunity for the kid to learn anything becaus…
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It's overwhelming to put together a complete 12-year homeschool curriculum from scratch, so most homeschoolers model what public schools do: teach individual subjects (math, reading, history, etc... ) and that's it. The trouble is, most of the skills we need in life aren't found in that type of curriculum. So how to we figure out not only what to t…
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It’s not enough to just “do” a science project or experiment these days. Teaching kids how to analyze their own work with a critical eye and a sense of the bigger picture is an essential skill of a good scientist. Like this and want more? Go here: www.SuperchargedScience.com Science Lessons on Facebook: www.facebook.com/superchargedsci/live Science…
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Help your child learn how to do their work independently by implementing a couple of easy things into your day! Like this and want more? Go here: www.SuperchargedScience.com Science Lessons on Facebook: www.facebook.com/superchargedsci/live Science on YouTube: www.youtube.com/auroram42By superchargedscience
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Are your kids bored with their current science lessons? Do your kids roll their eyes when it comes to doing science? Do your kids seem to “lazy”, just sitting there, not doing their work? Do your kids complain, whine, or get upset when they do science? You’re totally NOT alone! Kids can struggle with science for many reasons, but I think we can boi…
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Ever feel you're not sure about teaching your homeschool child science, especially if you don't feel you have the time or background to teach it? How do you know when you're doing a good job with your science lessons for your homeschooled kids? Here are my top tips to make sure you're on the right track. Be sure to subscribe and please share with a…
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You can’t help but notice fads when they sail in…things are going along smoothly, and then WHAM! You’re already not in the “IN” crowd because you’re not doing “THE NEW THING”. This one has me concerned – more than concerned. It’s about pushing kids to learn how to code. There are all kinds of classes today teaching kids how to build websites, make …
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I am going to share with you the three tings you need to do in order to teach science in a way that really works, whether you're new to homeschooling or just gearing up for lessons this academic year. If you want me to teach your kids hands-on science, go towww.SuperchargedScience.com If you found this helpful and you find yourself thinking, “Hey, …
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Ever wonder why some kids are so excited to learn new things and others drag their feet? I've spent a lot of time igniting kids interests and passion about science, and here are my best tips for you - I hope they are helpful! If you found this helpful and you want help teaching your kids science, we can do that. Go to www.SuperchargedScience.com Wh…
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Did you ever have a teacher that made a real impact on you? They took a subject you previously thought was dull and boring and somehow made it jump alive? Special teachers can touch our lives in small ways that make big changes later in life by phrasing a topic into just the right words so it really clicks for you, or simply just believing in you w…
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How to put more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math into your current curriculum! If your kids are bored, frustrated, or eye-rolling during their lessons, whether homeschool or in a classroom environment, then this video is for you! I'll show you the steps to starting your own STEM program today, and at the end of the video if you'd like hel…
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Go here to get my homeschool guidebook: www.SuperchargedScience.com/homeschool It's easy to fall into the traps of compartmentalized learning and leaning too heavily on textbooks because it's a lot easier to teach that way! Unfortunately, it's not what is best for the students. Here's the top four traps in education that most teachers fall into, an…
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Go here if you want your kids to learn science the easy way without headache or hassle: www.SuperchargedScience.com/easy Go here for the original full FB episode: https://www.facebook.com/superchargedsci/videos/531088404378094/ I notice quite a few homeschool parents talk about how their kids, young and teens, beg for a day off just to do their own…
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Teach your child how to think for themselves, love learning, and enjoy the process yourself! Teaching science doesn't have to be a hassle, headache or even hard. Use these simple tips to get going with your child in science education today. If you like this and you want more, go here: www.SuperchargedScience.com/class…
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Do you know who your kids are really learning from? How much do you really know their teachers, the ones they spend a lot of time learning from? Who are THEIR role models? What are THEIR values? If you're part of our Supercharged Science family, then you know that I am the one that does 95% of the teaching in our online program. And if you're a mem…
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It's easy to see things in retrospect. Here's the things I wish I had known or learned more quickly when I first started teaching. I hope this is helpful! If you want to get my homeschool guidebook, go here: www.SuperchargedScience.com/homeschool Thanks for walking with me!By superchargedscience
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Go here to teach you rkids how to keep a science journal:www.SuperchargedScience.com/journal Homeschool Science doesn't have to be hard or take a ton of time! There's a couple of key steps to keep in mind as you train your kids to do their science lessons independently, so they can learn their stuff and turn around and teach *you* science! When you…
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When you first start doing science lessons, do them right along with your child. Work right alongside them, talking with them about what you're doing. You've got to teach them "best practices" like reading the instructions, figuring out what materials to gather, and how to execute a real science experiment, not just make a mess and do whatever seem…
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If you want your kids to learn how to use their scientific instruments from a real scientist, go here: www.SuperchargedScience.com/easy How do you know what kind of microscope or telescope to get if you don't know how to work it? They're usually really expensive, so how can you be sure not to get ripped off? Ask a real scientist who uses them both …
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If you want your kids to do an award winning science fair project without headache or hassle, go to: www.SuperchargedScience.com/easy You'll find a video that shows you my homeschool online science program, and included is my complete set of eight science fair projects, including how to measure the speed of light with a chocolate bar, how to make a…
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If you want your kids to keep a rock-solid science journal this year, go to: https://www.superchargedscience.com/how-to-keep-a-science-journal/ to learn the three simple steps on how to do it! Doing science experiments is fun, exciting, and full of big ideas! Why bother with writing when you could be mixing up chemicals, blasting rockets, or spinni…
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If you want your kids to learn how to do real chemistry, go here: www.SuperchargedScience.com/ChemClass A lot of folks get nervous around chemistry. You can’t always ‘see’ what’s going on (are there toxic gases generated from that reaction?), and many people have a certain level of fear around chemicals in general. Many of these fears came about by…
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If you want your kids to learn real hands-on science in civil engineering, aviation, chemistry and more, go here: https://www.superchargedscience.com/s…/single-topic-lessons/ You've got to know where your kids are headed in order to make sure they get there, even if it's as simple as "learning to appreciate the world around you". Supporting your ch…
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Did you set up your "real life learning" homeschool classroom yet? Here's a couple of tips for getting the most out of your space - and it's easy! If you want your kids to learn science from a real scientist, and you want them to be totally engaged and excited about what they are learning, but you don’t feel you have the time or the know-how to tea…
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Tips Getting Started with Homeschooling for both newbies veterans! Here’s a couple of things to keep in mind when you start back up (or to give your year-round homeschool experience a boost of inspiration): TIP #1: Kids love stories! “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read t…
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I am going to share with you the top five things that you'll need to consider before you start homeschooling, whether you're new to homeschooling, or just gearing up for lessons this academic year. If you want me to teach your kids hands-on science, go towww.SuperchargedScience.com If you found this helpful and you find yourself thinking, “Hey, you…
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Did you have a teacher that really had an impact on you? Remember the excitement? Or the thrill you felt when you taught something to someone else and they really got it? First, let me thank you for your commitment to education – a value that is high enough for you that you are either homeschooling your child or considering it. In this video, I am …
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1. Be consistent - what you do today, do tomorrow, and the next day. It's important to have a rhythm and routine for your kids. If you have a walk after lunch one day, continue this rhythm daily so it becomes part of your time together with your child. Kids thrive on consistency, from one-on-one special time to discipline to family rituals and trad…
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How do I set goals that really matter?? It’s not a wish or dream we're talking about here...you’re mapping out a plan to educate your child. Every great teacher has a lesson plan, even if it’s just in their head. Goals that matter are: Specific, Achievable, Measureable, Realistic (you're going for improvement and progress, not perfection), and with…
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Most people have a blank stare when I ask them what their educational goals are for their child. It's not that they don't have them, it's that they haven't formally figured out where they are headed, so the chances of reaching those goals in their head are small. You'll first want to set your educational goals/intentions for your kids. This will he…
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What IS a homeschool curriculum REALLY? Here are a couple of things to keep in mind as you work through your homeschool curriculum with your child. Watch the video for more details! If you found this helpful and you find yourself thinking, “Hey, you know, I want this person to teach my kids science for me, and to create my curriculum lessons for me…
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Do you know who your child views as a role model? Most folks don't give a second thought to who their child is picking up information from, whether it's a teacher, a textbook, or a babysitter. It's our job as parents to understand both perspectives and guide your child. If you found this helpful and you find yourself thinking, “Hey, you know, I wan…
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Good morning from the Sierra Nevadas! I was really curious about all the different kinds of pine trees I saw as we went through the Sierras, and I tried to find a good way to tell one from the other, but it was impossible with the guidebooks I found. Then I found this app... If you found this helpful and you find yourself thinking, “Hey, you know, …
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