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In this week’s edition of Bridgeway Voice
- Study Confirms Homeschoolers Score Higher on Achievement Tests
- Preschoolers & Sleep: Tips for Helping Your Child Get the Rest They Need
- Homeschool Tip: Physical Education – Fitting Exercise into Your Busy Schedule
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| New Study Confirms Homeschoolers Score Higher on Achievement Tests |
A newly released study from the Home School Legal Defense Association shows that homeschoolers score nearly 40 points higher on standardized achievement tests than public school students.
“These results validate the dedication of thousands of homeschool parents who are giving their children the best education possible,” said Michael Smith, president of the advocacy organization.
The HSLDA said homeschooling in the United States already includes about 4 percent of the school-aged population and is growing at about 7 percent a year, now involving some two million children.
The report, Progress Report 2009: Homeschool Academic Achievement and Demographics, was conducted by Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute. The survey included 11,739 homeschool students in all 50 states for the 2007-2009 academic year, and the HSLDA said the results were consistent with previous studies on homeschoolers’ achievements.
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A newly released study from the Home School Legal Defense Association shows that homeschoolers score nearly 40 points higher on standardized achievement tests than public school students.
“These results validate the dedication of thousands of homeschool parents who are giving their children the best education possible,” said Michael Smith, president of the advocacy organization.
The HSLDA said homeschooling in the United States already includes about 4 percent of the school-aged population and is growing at about 7 percent a year, now involving some two million children.
The report, Progress Report 2009: Homeschool Academic Achievement and Demographics, was conducted by Brian Ray of the National Home Education Research Institute. The survey included 11,739 homeschool students in all 50 states for the 2007-2009 academic year, and the HSLDA said the results were consistent with previous studies on homeschoolers’ achievements.
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 Sleep helps kids grow strong and healthy. Preschoolers typically sleep about 10 – 12 hours during each 24-hour period, but there’s no reason to be rigid about which 10 - 12 hours they are. At this stage, the important thing is to help your child develop good habits for getting to sleep.
Establishing a Bedtime Routine - A bedtime routine is a great way to ensure that your preschooler gets enough sleep. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re setting up that routine:
- Include a winding-down period during the half hour before bedtime.
- Stick to a bedtime, alerting your child both half an hour and 10 minutes beforehand.
- Keep consistent playtimes and mealtimes.
- Avoid stimulants, such as caffeine, near bedtime.
- Make the bedroom quiet, cozy, and conducive to sleeping.
- Limit food and drink before bedtime.
A Note on Naps – Most preschoolers still need naps during the day, as they’re busy playing and exploring. If they can’t fall asleep, just having “quite time” to relax will be beneficial (for both of you).
Excerpt taken from Family Health – Sleep & Preschoolers, Curious Parents, Aug. 2008
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Tip: Phys Ed
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Fitting Exercise Time into Your Busy Schedule
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