Category Archives: Play

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Imaginary Stuffed Animal Friends

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In my book, The Right Side of Normal, I talk about imaginary friends being a representation of a right-brained child’s highly developed imagination. I also talk about the idea that right-brained children can view stuffed animals and toys as “real” ala Toy Story and The … Continue reading

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Homeschooling Imperfectly

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How many people have made a mistake? Raise your hand. How many people have succeeded? Raise your hand. How many people have struggled? Raise your hand. How many people have overcome something? Raise your hand. How many people have strengths? … Continue reading

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My Early Answer to the Socialization Question

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My oldest artist son seemed bored and I was newly nauseous with morning sickness with my fourth child, so we decided that he should try a well-lauded area child development center preschool associated with the local university for a half … Continue reading

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Early Math Activities

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This is the second of a three-part series about the natural early math learning process for my builder son. Part One shares his Early Math Play and Part Three shares his formal learning called Is Formal Math Necessary? Math and … Continue reading

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Early Math Play Skills

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This is the first of a three-part series about the natural early math learning process for my builder son. Part Two shares his Early Math Activities and Part Three shares his formal learning called Is Formal Math Necessary? My builder … Continue reading