The Homeschool Consortium

Wow! Powerful evidence for limiting screen time for little kids ... and their parents.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/04/does-children-toddlers-kids-watching-tv-impact-development-learning?

Screen time robs average toddler of hearing 1,000 words spoken by adult a day, study finds Research into 220 Australian families over two years concludes exposure to television, phone and other screens hinders young children’s language skills

Early bird registration for new families opens tomorrow, March 1.
- Openings still left in Killer Grammar, HS Writing, and World History.
- Check out our page, especially links to the catalog (for course descriptions) and enroll (for information on how to register).
https://thehomeschoolconso.wixsite.com/website

Our 2024-25 schedule for 7-12th grades!
- Specializing in accommodating neurodiversity.
- Academic excellence for all.
- Respect for all world views.
- Stay tuned for information about a 2-morning /week preschool/playschool for 2-3 year olds.
Visit our website for details and registration information.
https://thehomeschoolconso.wixsite.com/website
Click on photo to see full schedule.

Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that The Homeschool Consortium is now listed on SchoolAndCollegeListings, a leading online directory for educational institutions. Visit our listing at https://www.schoolandcollegelistings.com/US/Kennesaw/372572973122584/The-Homeschool-Consortium to explore our secular pod serving NW Metro Atlanta. We’re a community of people, from a wide range of worldviews and religions, all committed to learning to treat each other with respect.
• Supporting excellence in education
• Simultaneously accommodating a wide range of learning differences and styles
• Innovative lessons by experienced teachers, not “out of the box” curriculum
• Individualized options available in most classes.
Discover why we're the perfect choice for nurturing young minds and providing quality education. Help us spread the word! Share our listing with your friends, family, and community. Your support means the world to us. Together, let's empower more students and shape a brighter future.

The Homeschool Consortium, Kennesaw, GA (2023) The Homeschool Consortium – Where great teachers come together. Beloved teachers make learning fu

Tomorrow (Wednesday) classes start again. Hooray! Can't wait to see all the familiar faces and to meet new people.

I'm really excited and equally honored to have been interviewed about my hybrid school.

Meet Freya Fitzpatrick Alright - so today we've got the honor of introducing you to Freya Fitzpatrick. We think you'll enjoy our conversation, we've shared it below. Alright, Freya thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. One of the toughest things about entrepreneurship is that there i...

As Adam Grant explains, “When kids are deprived of play, their mental health suffers. Over the past 50 years, the time kids spend playing outside and inside has plummeted. They're missing opportunities to bond, build self-control, be creative, and feel joy. Free play is a key to happiness and growth.”
• Check out this website for the full study published in the Journal of Pediatrics by Gray, Lancy, and Bjorklund

(PDF) Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Wellbeing: Summary of the Evidence PDF | On Feb 1, 2023, Peter Gray and others published Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Wellbeing: Summary of the Evidence | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

Do you or someone you know struggle with executive function skills?
There is evidence that learning a second language (truly learning it, not just dabbling) as a young child helps build the area of the brain responsible for executive functioning. Researchers are still actively studying this bilingual advantage theory.

The benefits of a bilingual brain - Mia Nacamulli Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/tededView full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-speaking-multiple-languages-benefits-the-brain-mia-n...