Manisha Snoyer's Expert Tips for Tailoring Your Child’s Education
Navigating the Curriculum Maze
Manisha Snoyer breaks down the complexities of homeschooling curricula, emphasizing the criticality of customization. From evaluating math supplements to highlighting the significance of a mastery-based approach, Manisha offers invaluable insights. Her expert guidance transcends the mere technicalities of choosing a curriculum, touching upon issues like scientific understanding, diversity, and inclusivity in educational materials. She exposes the concerning trend of homeschooling materials avoiding scientific realities like evolution and climate change. The episode also covers resources for under-resourced families, providing actionable steps to ensure accessibility. A unique spin includes Manisha's takes on leveraging children's interests, like video games, to make learning engaging. She introduces cutting-edge tools and programs, like Prodigy Game and Beast Academy, to blend fun with education seamlessly. From the autism spectrum to nature-based curricula, this episode is a comprehensive guide for parents, caregivers, and educators looking for a balanced, science-based, and child-centric approach to homeschooling.
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Teach Your Kids Curriculum Planner
General Curriculum Resources
Special Needs
All-in-One Curriculum
Blossom & Root
Math
An honest review of Right Start Math (this guide can help you navigate Right Start Math as it can be a bit tricky)
There's No Such Thing as Not a Math Person with Rachel Thomas, P.H.D
Teach Your Kids: Game-Based Learning: The Prodigy Approach with Rohan Mahimker
Teach Your Kids: Navigating Math with Curiosity: Jason Batterson & Jasmine Eyal on Beast Academy
Manisha's Interview with Richard Rusczyk (Co-founder of Beast Academy and AoPS)
Prodigy Game
Literacy
English Language Arts
Youtube Channels
Assessments & Evaluating Progress
Environmental Science
Financial Literacy
Non-profits offering free or discounted internet and devices
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Rachel Thomas Unpacks Homeschooling: A Deep Dive into Screen Time, Apps, and Data Ethics
Back to Homeschool: With the Founder of Secular Eclectic Academic (SEA) Homeschoolers - Blair Lee
Jeremy Howard's Journey: From Traditional Schools to Homeschooling
Miscellaneous
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