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Lockdown Learning, Part 2: the power of a DAILY ROAD MAP

Submitted by nslavinski on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 06:23

It can be hard for students (and parents) to face a long day of schoolwork at home. All those hours of work looming ahead can seem endless. The key to overcoming this is a daily road map which lays out the tasks for the day. I hope these "Lockdown Learning" posts help parents with basic strategies that will smooth out the process of remote learning. Continue reading...

Lockdown Learning, Part 1: FEEDBACK & REWARDS

Submitted by nslavinski on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 06:09

It's not just you -- lots of parents are struggling to keep their kids motivated during the corona lockdown, not to mention struggling to juggle other responsibilities. This short series of posts aims to arm parents with some basic strategies that will smooth out the process. In Part 1, we'll cover FEEDBACK and REWARDS. Continue reading...

Busy Kids, Happy Kids: Part 1

Submitted by nslavinski on Sun, 11/22/2015 - 07:22

In this series of excerpts from my book, Cruising the Caribbean with Kids, I'll share ideas for keeping sailing kids busy, happy, and tuned in to their surroundings. Part 1 (on keeping kids involved in boat operations) here!

Planning a Field Trip

Submitted by nslavinski on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 15:00

An excerpt from Cruising the Caribbean with Kids, with tips on designing fun and educational field trips - tips that can applied anywhere in the world by inquisitive families on the go. Continue reading...

Resources for Home Schooling Sailors

Submitted by nslavinski on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 11:29

You might be surprised how many families are out there cruising, home schooling, and enjoying the richness of a life outside the fast lane. In this post, I'll point you to them: the experts in the field. Each takes a different approach, and who knows? They might just inspire you with some new ideas or approaches, whether you're out there cruising as a family right now or still planning your Great Escape. Read more here...

Cruising the Caribbean with Kids goes to press!

Submitted by nslavinski on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 05:37

Hooray! Another new title goes live! Cruising the Caribbean with Kids is now available on Amazon! Read more here.

Six Tips for Homeschooling Sailors

Submitted by nslavinski on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 20:18

Taking your children’s education to sea is not always simple, but neither is it a deeply complicated mystery. With careful decision-making and sensible preparations – just what you need for going cruising in general – you can let your children profit from an incredible learning opportunity. Read more here.

Home-Schooling: What About Social Skills?

Submitted by nslavinski on Fri, 06/13/2014 - 19:41

There seems to be a common myth that sailing children are too isolated to develop healthy social skills. I worried about it, too, before setting off for our first sailing adventure. But now that we’ve sailed halfway around the world and lived aboard our 35 foot sloop for four years, I can assure you that the family adventure of a lifetime awaits... Read more here.

Motivation, Part 1: It's all in the packaging

Submitted by nslavinski on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 07:02

Remember that old trick to quiet kids down? Let's see who can be quiet for the longest time! It worked as long as the kids thought it was a game. Something special. Different. Fun. The same trick can be applied to schooling – just try a photo essay.
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Clear expectations

Submitted by nslavinski on Sat, 12/28/2013 - 06:17

In my last post, I wrote about the power of self-assessment, in which a student uses a grading scheme to award him or herself a grade rather than simply receiving a grade from an outside authority. The logical follow-up is the topic of setting clear expectations for what type of work will earn a good grade. Continue reading ...

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