Organization tips

Money saving DIYs for the classroom
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/money-saving-diys-for-the-classroom

Clever organization tips
http://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/clever-organization-hacks-for-elementary-school-teachers

Things to make with  cereal boxes
http://www.buzzfeed.com/pippa/cereal-box-diys-5ocb

Kinesthetic leaner

Kinesthetic learner curriculum
http://www.hodgepodge.me/2012/08/fifth-grade-kinesthetic-learner-curriculum-and-organization/

9 ways to teach kinesthetic learner
http://busyteacher.org/14223-how-to-teach-tactile-kinesthetic-learners-9-ways.html

Tactile- Kinesthetic leaner
http://www.whatismylearningstyle.com/tactile-kinesthetic-learner.html

General Facts

The tactile-kinesthetic learner must DO things for them to have the best chance of learning. he tactile-kinesthetic learner remembers best the things they experience. Kinesthetic learning involves use of the whole body rather than just hands-on. Getting information from written materials or by listening is not as easy as aforementioned methods.  Learning Strengths of the Tactil-Kinesthetic Learner Remembers what they DO, what they experience with their hands or bodies (movement and touch). Enjoys using tools or lessons which involve active/practical participation. Can remember how to do things after they've done them once (motor memory). Have good motor coordination. Learning Strategies for the Tactil-Kinesthetic Learner To memorise, pace or walk around while reciting to yourself or using flashcards or notes. When reading a short story or chapter in a book, try a whole-to-part approach. This means you should first scan the pictures, then read headings, then read the first and last paragraphs and try to get a feel for the book. You could also try skim-reading the chapter or short story backwards, paragraph-by-paragraph. If you need to fidget, try doing so in a way which will not disturb others or endager yourself or others. Try jiggling your legs or feet, try hand/finger exercises, or handle a koosh ball, tennis ball or something similar. You might not study best while at a desk. Try lying on your stomach or back. Try studying while sitting in a comfortable lounge chair or on cushions or a bean bag. Studying with music in the background might suit you (baroque music is best - as opposed to heavily rhythm-based music). Use coloured contruction paper to cover your desk or even decorate your area. Choose your favourite colour as this will help you focus. This technique is called colour grounding. Try reading through coloured transparencies to help focus your attention. Try a variety of colours to see which colours work best. While studying, take frequent breaks, but be sure to settle back down to work quickly. A reasonable schedule would be 15-25 minutes of study, 3-5 minutes of break time. When trying to memorise information, try closing your eyes and writing the information in the air or on a surface with your finger. Try to picture the words in your head as you are doing this. Try to hear the words in your head, too. Later, when you try to remember this information, close your eyes and try to see it with your mind's eye and to hear it in your head. When learning new information, make task cards, flashcards, electro-boards, card games, floor games, etc. This will help you process the information. Teaching Strategies for the Tactil-Kinesthetic Learner Allow tactile-kinesthetic students to take breaks during lessons and move around. Encourage tactile-kinesthetic students to write down their own notes. Encourage tactile-kinesthetic students to stand or move while reciting information or learning new material. Incorporate multimedia resources (computer, video camera, OHP transparencies, photography camera, etc.) into programmes (teacher presentations and student presentations). Provide lots of tactile-kinesthetic activities in the class. Major Traits of the Tactil-Kinesthetic Learner Remembers what they DO very well. Remembers best through getting physically involved in whatever is being learned. Enjoys acting out a situation relevant to the study topic. Enjoys making and creating. Enjoys the opportunities to build and physically handle learning materials. Will take notes to keep busy but will not often use them. Enjoys using computers. Physically expresses interest and enthusiasm by getting active and excited. Has trouble staying still or in one place for a long time. Enjoys hands-on activities. Tends to want to fiddle with small objects while listening or working. Tends to want to eat snacks while studying. Activity Suggestions for the Tactil-Kinesthetic Learner Tactile Activities Kinesthetic Activities Modelling Scrapbooks Colouring books Artistic creations Dioramas Needlework Posters Task cards Electroboards Blackboard/whiteboard activities Sandpaper/felt letters Games Calculators Puzzles Collections Workbooks Sculptures/Collages Mobiles Displays Surveys Demonstrations Dance Products Body games Rocking and reading Make a video show Field trips Dress as characters Role-play/interviews Charades Pantomimes Plays Projects Walking and reading Puppet shows Musical performances Science labs Cut-and-paste tasks

Deschooling gently

Deschooling gently
http://www.justenoughblog.com/?p=68

More unschooling articles

12 favourite ways to unschooling
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-12-most-favorite-ways-unschooling.html

Getting started with unschooling
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2012/01/innovative-educators-guide-to-getting.html

Reading (Books, magazines, newspapers, websites….Fiction, biography, nonfiction, poetry, drama, essays, articles,….)

Doing (Cooking, swimming, dog training, babysitting, volunteering, working, singing, acting, music, math, ……)

Making (Art, crafts, building, sewing, weaving, beadwork, ….)

Writing (Journal, stories, letters, website, email, articles,…)

Watching (TV, movies, videos, live theater, demonstrations, exhibits,…)

Listening (Tapes, radio, music, stories, audio magazines, lectures,….)

Talking (Speech, discussion, explaining, directing, instructing, debating,….)

Visiting (Museums, zoos, field trips,….)

Thinking (Planning, analyzing, imagining, plotting, ….)

Homeschooling through difficulties

Homeschooling through difficulties
http://www.hiphomeschoolmoms.com/2012/10/homeschooling-through-difficulties/

How to start homeschooling
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2013/08/06/how-to-start-homeschooling-see-things-differently/

Teaching the difficult child
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2013/04/17/teaching-the-difficult-child/

Eclectic homeschooling

Sharing our eclectic style of home
http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com/2012/09/sharing-our-eclectic-style-of-home.html

Balancing everything
http://balancingeverything.com/2011/09/08/our-school-days/

Educated parents take their kids out of school
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2013/04/16/educated-parents-take-their-kids-out-of-school/

The argument against well rounded kids
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2012/05/31/the-argument-against-raising-well-rounded-kids/?utm_source=sidebar

Ten hings all homeschoolers should learn
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2012/07/30/ten-things-all-homeschoolers-should-learn/

Reasons why you don't need to teach math
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2012/08/16/5-reasons-why-you-dont-need-to-teach-math

5 homeschool parents type
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2012/01/03/the-five-types-of-homeschool-parents/?utm_source=sidebar

Homeschooling is about creating good habits
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2013/01/25/homeschooling-is-about-creating-good-habits/

Kids who play video games do better as adults
http://homeschooling.penelopetrunk.com/2013/04/11/kids-who-play-video-games-do-better-as-adults/?utm_source=sidebar

Building an unschooling nest

Building an unschooling nest
http://sandradodd.com/nest


The beginner's guide to unschooling
http://zenhabits.net/unschool/


Unschooling 101
http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/homeschooling/unschooling-101/

5 steps to unschooling
http://sandradodd.com/joyce/steps

How to be a good unschooler
http://sandradodd.com/pam/howto

How do unschoolers prepare for college
http://www.homeschoolnewslink.com/homeschool/columnists/mckee/vol7iss3_HowDoUnschoolers.shtml

Homeschooling Vs Unschooling
http://www.mhea.com/features/unschool.htm

Unschooling day
http://sandradodd.com/unschool/ginnyday