by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
I love seeing whales and birds in the wild, even though it requires a lot of patience. . .and a good pair of binoculars. But, just being in the right place at the right time with a good pair of binoculars does not necessarily ensure success. Why? Because...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Here’s a question for you: How do we engage our kids’ self-motivation? Do you remember what it was like to walk into a classroom where you were expected to sit still, listen quietly, take notes, read the chapter, and take a test? It seldom actually engaged your...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Let’s talk about talking, shall we? Have you noticed that some people are “natural” talkers? They effortlessly put together words and ideas whenever the opportunity arises. For these people, whether young or old, discussion is easy, free-flowing, and not always deeply...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Homeschoolers have traditionally used the library. However, so much has changed in the digital world that you may be wondering if it’s worth the hassle to pack up the kids, drive to the library, and then deal with all of the books that flood into your home! I...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Many years ago, we had a basset hound named Max (think sleepy dog, drooping eyes, and s-l-o-w motion). There were only two things that got Max’s attention and caused him to hustle—food and the scent of a rabbit. At that point, we lived in a somewhat rural area, with...
by Diana Waring | Jan 30, 2023 | History & History Revealed, Teaching Tips for History Revealed
Have you ever been talking with friends, and had the sudden uncomfortable sensation of not understanding what they were talking about? What happened? What caused the change from enjoying a conversation to being baffled?It’s probably the vocabulary.Any field of...
