Tag Archives: attention span

Homeschooling gives us a terrific opportunity to use the outdoors to academic advantage.  In my recent post on the positive effect of nature on children's attention spans, I promised some practical tips on how to incorporate more 'green' time into your homeschool day.  Inspired by a master in the use of nature for education, Charlotte →

Homeschooling or not, parents across America recognize that short attention spans plague many of today's children. Between flashing television images, text messaging, pre-digested information, and sound bytes, young people are surrounded by opportunities for distraction.  Focus is a key skill for young people who look forward to a life of meaningful work.  The ability to stick with →