Baby-Steps Toward Independence in Your Homeschool by Kathryn Stout, BS Ed., M. Ed.
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Are you eager for your children to be able to work independently? Most of us juggle so many responsibilities that it's impossible to direct our kids all the time. We may sometimes supplement with software, videos, books on tape--anything they can do alone. Happily, there are also activities that will train our kids to find, process, and present information--equipping them for true independence. Even better, these activities can be used again and again, so we don't have to spend extra time planning.
Are you eager for your children to be able to work independently? Most of us juggle so many responsibilities that it's impossible to direct our kids all the time. We may sometimes supplement with software, videos, books on tape--anything they can do alone. Happily, there are also activities that will train our kids to find, process, and present information--equipping them for true independence. Even better, these activities can be used again and again, so we don't have to spend extra time planning.