02883cam a2200289 i 4500 1502527452 TxAuBib 20240814120000.0 240511s2024||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2023050798 9780593713181 hardcover 0593713184 hardcover TxAuBib rda Martino, Leslie, author. The joy of slow [book] : restoring balance and wonder to homeschool learning / Leslie Martino. [New York] : TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2024] pages cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. First things first : what slow is and what slow isn't -- Building the foundation : the benefits of going slowly -- Core values : owning your why -- Home as haven : curating the environment you desire -- Establishing routines : designing a daily flow that celebrates slow practices -- Project time : how self-directed learning is a key to slowing down -- Learning at a different tempo : surprise, flexibility, and spontaneity -- Tools for measuring growth : how to track progress over time -- Connection through relationship : strengthening the parent/child bond -- Connection to the natural world : balanced by the outdoors -- Connection to others : sharpening the impulse to care. "In a culture that prizes productivity, efficiency, and success, it's easy to feel as though we're constantly falling short and to lose sight of joy. The homeschool community is not exempt from this pressure, but longtime educator Leslie Martino shows parents how to slow down to recapture the delight and depth that are hallmarks of meaningful learning. In The Joy of Slow, she offers practical guidance on: creating daily rhythms that celebrate the ordinary and make space for spontaneity supporting children as they explore personal interests and engage in self-directed learning tracking students' progress in ways that might be overlooked by traditional assessments prioritizing connection with other people and the natural world While parents of young children are more likely to embrace a slow childhood that nurtures wonder and imagination, panic often sets in as kids grow older, and parents worry about preparing them for the world beyond school. These fears are exacerbated by learning challenges, unspoken competition among peers, and standardized assessments. The Joy of Slow offers a much-needed reset, inspiring parents to prioritize the needs of each individual child and to help them find renewed freedom and passion"-- Provided by publisher. 20240814. Home schooling. Slow life movement.