Can I start a series of threads here, or is that too presumptuous? �Syler gave
me the idea:
The Ultimate Science Thread:
The Ultimate Math Thread:
The Ultimate History Thread:
The Ultimate Early Reading & Writing Thread:
The Ultimate Good Behavior Thread:
The Ultimate Sports Thread:
The Ultimate Philosophers Thread:
The Ultimate Creative Writing Thread:
The Ultimate Arts and Crafts Thread:
I don't know what else I'm missing. �Been too long since I was in school. �These are just seeded topic threads about subjects kids are learning. �They could be left open for lengthy discussions about all things related to the subject- how to teach it, enrichment ideas, just discussions or debates about the subject itself, links, books, curriculums and resources. �
Somebody else go and make a better list and maybe they'll add a new Subject Forum to house them. �I'm not really going to make a ton of threads like that.
Math, Science, History, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic. �What did I miss?
Sorry Clay, I know this doesn't fit the parameters of "ignoring state standards", but it still kinda goes under "what kids should really learn to succeed.".�
In answer to that though I'm trying to teach my kid two main things- how to take whatever's inside his head and create it in the real world, and how to visualize what other people are talking about. �Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic is a darn good start on those goals. �Although I guess I could pass it on by just talking to him. �I'd rather walk him through it so he gets there on his own.
I also really like Austin's Robert Heinlein quote.
