This book describes the SIFT method (Sharon's Interest Focused Teaching), a powerful learning style for any educational setting, in which children—or anyone really—can follow their interests, giftings, and passions. Its purpose is to broaden our view about how learning happens and give new perspectives on what we consider educational. This process encourages embracing a lifestyle of trusting our children, ourselves, and ultimately God. Illustrated by Ricky Martin. (166pp. illus. Masthof Press, 2021.)

Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Do the laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parents systematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - what they need to know to thrive as adults.

All children have greater capacity and inner genius than either we or they realise. This book is about helping you to unlock that potential. It is designed to help you to parent intentionally so that your children can flourish and develop their own form of creative imaginative genius. It is NOT about hothousing children or having them leap years ahead at school. Children are born bright, curious and inquisitive. All too often in middle childhood, the initial fires of genius that burned so brightly falter, and there is a risk that they will be snuffed out. If this happens, children fear trying new things and worry about making mistakes. the child is left with a stunted version of their abilities and themselves. Fortunately the power of parents to ignite the blaze of brilliance at this time becomes truly inspiring. You have at your fingertips the best laboratory for unlocking your child's genius - it's called the world. By exploring, creating and playing in it you can expand your child's mind. By taking time with to delight and wonder and be curious you ignite sparks that will flicker and flourish throughout your child's life.

This is the perfect guide for parents who want their children to be Smart, Successful, Nice and Happy! This book is LOADED with simple steps any parent can take to help their kids reach their full potential! Smart - Every child is a genius in their own way... some are book-smart, some are street-smart, others are relationship-smart. This book shows how to help your child reach their full potential in school and in life! Successful - Being smart is only half the battle... you also need to know how to achieve success. This book will show you the two most important skills your child must have to achieve success throughout life! Nice - One of the hardest things to do in life is to be right and not hurt others with the fact that you are correct. It is rare that a child is both really smart and really nice, but there are two things you can teach your child to make this possible. Happy - Being smart, successful and nice will only matter if your child end up being happy. Our greatest with for any of our children is that they would live a happy life, and this book will show you the four areas to develop in your child if you want happiness in their future. Along with great information, this book contains dozens of activities you can do with your children each day to help them become smart, successful, nice and happy! Pat Quinn has spent his entire career helping parents and teachers change the lives of children they know and love. Leave a lasting and positive impact on the next generation with this groundbreaking book!

Our children are the next great dreamers, educators, explorers, and leaders.It is now, in their childhood, that we give them the tools that shape them, the heart that drives them, and the knowledge that guides them. Our kids face an uncertain future filled with incredible pressures and challenges. They will need to change it, to change their world.And they can do it too! With your guidance and the experiences in this book, our children will not onlysurvivein this world, they will THRIVE! Our kids have qualities that need to be developed and balanced in order to be successful. Each of these qualities can be likened to accounts that arenecessary to live a healthy, balanced, and strong life. That's why we've given you a great way to teach these concepts-physical health, emotional strength, social skills, spiritual balance, and intellectual growth-to your children. We've included activities, discussions, and questions that will empower you to raise a more resilient, stronger child. Enjoy these lessons at your own pace: whether you spend five minutes or an hour, you will connect with your child on a new level. Deeper connectionsfacilitate both learning and bonding, and together you will help your child find their greatness and build a happy, strong life."

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