Just do the Math

Learn the entire K-6 math skills in 20 hours? Is that even possible? It's been done by a group of 9-12 year olds at the Sudbury Valley School. They have also demonstrated repeatedly that a child could learn math - all of it grades K through 12 - in eight weeks.

Math is torture for most kids. The worksheets, the non-stop exercises. The thing is, math isn't tough, it's just extremely unpleasant if you're not ready to learn it. They say it's the same with reading too. Our favorite reading game is reading eggs, it's online and extremely funny gauging from the laughter I hear while it's being played.

I'm stoked to know my son's learning is filled with laughter, because that's what I want for my life as well.

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Schools kill creativity

Sir Ken Robinson has amazing things to say about how we educate our children. Absolutely inspiring! He is an internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity and innovation.



he says...
"Human flourishing is not a mechanical process, it's an organic process. you need to create the conditions that will allow children to flourish."