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Babs
Curious to hear from families who are homeschooling but do not use workbooks as a means of their curriculum. I don't know if this is completely possible, thinking at some point kids would be doing some kind of worksheets. What other methods of curriculum or teaching to you use? Just looking for alternative methods to keep my kids from being bored or feeling like they are back in public school where they have been unchallenged and frustrated. Thanks for the tips in advance.
Answer
There are lots of options.
Field trips. Go to museums, zoos, historical sites, and other places. Go on nature walks and explore. Wherever you go, even just on simple errands, point out things of interest and ask questions to get them thinking, answer their questions (or work on researching the answers together). If you can find a local homeschool support group (try on Yahoo! Groups), they'll likely have a variety of field trip options to consider, if you want company on these trips.
Videos. Watch educational videos, DVDs, U-Tube or other online sources. There are lots of great educational programs.
Games. Board games, video games, online games. There are many educational games that you can buy or make.
Hands-on. Build something. Use a science kit. Make a model. Construct something from wood, or fabric, or whatever. Use written directions. Show them how to use the tools and fix errors. Cook something. Learn a hobby. You'd be amazed at how much kids can learn through projects of different sorts.
Library and other books. Why do you need worksheets? Without using a single worksheet the kids can learn a lot. We read through a lot of ordinary books. The nonfiction section of the library has great science and history books that can be read and discussed, or they can draw pictures or write something to explain what was just read to them. Or read literature--either on their own, or read it aloud and talk about it as you go along.
Classes. Try signing up for some classes through a local recreation center, community center, private company, museum, or homeschool support group. We've taken classes on martial arts, knitting and crocheting, swimming, human anatomy building a model of the body with organs from paper, drama, and more. We've used 4-H materials for practically free courses on sewing and bicycle safety. We know other homeschoolers who've taken gardening classes, gymnastics, art, dance, and much more. If you search long enough, you'll likely find options in your community.
Use your kids' interests, too. When my son was really interested in Legos, I found ways to use Legos to teach about physics. I found directions online for building a variety of machines, after I'd read to him about some basic physics concepts. Science was much more interesting when it involved his favorite toy.
Car schooling. We listen to tapes or CDs in the car going places. The kids can use flashcards or quiz each other, and we have some great educational conversations in the car.
Fun. Don't forget that visiting a park, or the beach, or a ball game can be considered PE. Visiting a Renaissance Festival or a battle reenactment can count as history. Look for fun things going on in the community and throw them into your homeschooling somewhere.
There are lots of options.
Field trips. Go to museums, zoos, historical sites, and other places. Go on nature walks and explore. Wherever you go, even just on simple errands, point out things of interest and ask questions to get them thinking, answer their questions (or work on researching the answers together). If you can find a local homeschool support group (try on Yahoo! Groups), they'll likely have a variety of field trip options to consider, if you want company on these trips.
Videos. Watch educational videos, DVDs, U-Tube or other online sources. There are lots of great educational programs.
Games. Board games, video games, online games. There are many educational games that you can buy or make.
Hands-on. Build something. Use a science kit. Make a model. Construct something from wood, or fabric, or whatever. Use written directions. Show them how to use the tools and fix errors. Cook something. Learn a hobby. You'd be amazed at how much kids can learn through projects of different sorts.
Library and other books. Why do you need worksheets? Without using a single worksheet the kids can learn a lot. We read through a lot of ordinary books. The nonfiction section of the library has great science and history books that can be read and discussed, or they can draw pictures or write something to explain what was just read to them. Or read literature--either on their own, or read it aloud and talk about it as you go along.
Classes. Try signing up for some classes through a local recreation center, community center, private company, museum, or homeschool support group. We've taken classes on martial arts, knitting and crocheting, swimming, human anatomy building a model of the body with organs from paper, drama, and more. We've used 4-H materials for practically free courses on sewing and bicycle safety. We know other homeschoolers who've taken gardening classes, gymnastics, art, dance, and much more. If you search long enough, you'll likely find options in your community.
Use your kids' interests, too. When my son was really interested in Legos, I found ways to use Legos to teach about physics. I found directions online for building a variety of machines, after I'd read to him about some basic physics concepts. Science was much more interesting when it involved his favorite toy.
Car schooling. We listen to tapes or CDs in the car going places. The kids can use flashcards or quiz each other, and we have some great educational conversations in the car.
Fun. Don't forget that visiting a park, or the beach, or a ball game can be considered PE. Visiting a Renaissance Festival or a battle reenactment can count as history. Look for fun things going on in the community and throw them into your homeschooling somewhere.
how do you stop brake pads from sqeaking on a bicycle?
crazybiker
I have a brand new road bike, and after i changed the tube after a flat, the brakes started sqeaking. I thought it might be the angle that the brake pad[s] was hitting the rim, but i con't seem to fix it.
Answer
WD-40? Are you kidding? Do not use WD-40 on any parts of your bike. (WD: Water Displacer. You do not want water displacement on your bike)
Since you said you have a road bike, im assuming you use rim brakes and not disc brakes. In this case, brakes will always squeak to some extent. When the pads are worn in and there is some of the pad's material on the rim, the squeak will stop unless you break very hard, enough to skid. The squeak occurs when the cantilever brakes are not strong enough to completely stop the rim, but are in contact with the rim. They rub and create this noise. When they are rubbing on bare metal instead of metal with a thin layer of pad material, they will make more noise.
Also, you will want to keep your rims and pads dry. Dry the rims after every ride, and do not lock the brakes when the bike isn't in use. If you ride through a puddle, it could have traces of oil or gasoline in it. Therefore, after every wet ride, dab a paper towel with isopropyl alcohol and rub it onto the rims, both sides. This removes the oil.
Good luck,
Adam
WD-40? Are you kidding? Do not use WD-40 on any parts of your bike. (WD: Water Displacer. You do not want water displacement on your bike)
Since you said you have a road bike, im assuming you use rim brakes and not disc brakes. In this case, brakes will always squeak to some extent. When the pads are worn in and there is some of the pad's material on the rim, the squeak will stop unless you break very hard, enough to skid. The squeak occurs when the cantilever brakes are not strong enough to completely stop the rim, but are in contact with the rim. They rub and create this noise. When they are rubbing on bare metal instead of metal with a thin layer of pad material, they will make more noise.
Also, you will want to keep your rims and pads dry. Dry the rims after every ride, and do not lock the brakes when the bike isn't in use. If you ride through a puddle, it could have traces of oil or gasoline in it. Therefore, after every wet ride, dab a paper towel with isopropyl alcohol and rub it onto the rims, both sides. This removes the oil.
Good luck,
Adam
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