Ever watch your tween struggle with a concept and think “they should know this by now”? Marina Joy shares a personal story about getting stuck on a jazz piano piece that completely shifted her perspective on how middle schoolers learn — and why explicit teaching matters more than we think.
Discover why homeschooling middle schoolers need more direct instruction than discovery learning, especially during the tween years when abstract thinking is still developing.
Learn when to step in with clear explanations versus letting your pre-teen figure things out independently.
Perfect for parents homeschooling middle schoolers who are tired of the learning battles and want to understand when their tween needs explicit teaching versus more practice time.
In this episode:
- Why tweens get stuck even when they “know” the material
- The missing piece that prevents homeschooling middle schoolers from connecting concepts
- How to recognize when your pre-teen needs direct instruction
- Simple strategies to reduce frustration for both you and your middle schooler
If you’re homeschooling tweens and wondering why they’re not “getting it,” this episode reveals the teaching approach that can transform those frustrating moments into breakthrough learning.
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