Monday, March 8, 2010

Blog Hop Week 5



Our world wide classroom is hosting a blog hop. This week's theme is what is your educational style?

As a former teacher I was constantly learning and reading about different philosophies of education and different methods of teaching. Over the years I've learned that there is no perfect method. One idea may work with one child, but may have no effect on another. I've also learned that different methods work better for different age groups. That is why I try to incorporate different methods in my activities with Little Sweets. I do lean more towards a montessori philosophy because I have found that these types of activities are most engaging and meaningful to Little Sweets. As Little Sweets gets older I hope to incoporate more of a Reggio Emilia approach and do more project based learning activities.

What about you? What is your style?


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9 comments:

  1. I agree each child is so different and what works for one doesn't work at all for another one. My two older kids were like night and day from each other in learning styles, now Selena is nothing like either of them!

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  2. Isn't it fun to try different methods with your child(ren) and to see that lightbulb go off when they actually get what you are teaching?

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  3. Nice to get to know you more about your homeschool style! We do alot of Montessori as well, I agree that it's engaging! Have a great week! :)
    Nicole

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  4. I have never heard of that approach! I learn something new every day! We are Montessori people too! Have a great week!

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  5. I have an award for you at my blog. : )
    http://homeschooladventures3.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-101-award.html

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  6. That is so true that no one style works for every child, and I"m still constantly trying to figure out what works best for my kids, which seems to change day by day.

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  7. So true. Sometimes my two girls are as different as chalk and cheese. It's hard to keep up.

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  8. Have fun with your little one!! Happy Homeschooling your Pre-K! I do lapbooking with my 3 year old...I love it as much as he does!! :)

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  9. You are the second person in the blog hop to mention Reggio Emilia. Can you tell us about this approach? I love the flexibility you have with your daughter. I am sure you will both benefit from it.

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