What Doesn’t Work
Interactive methods work way better than memorization drills, which is a popular method of teaching. Castlebury believes that memorization drills can be draining for kids, and that when they are interacting visually with things, they will be able to actually learn them! Don’t you remember having to remember your times tables from a piece of paper? And do you remember how terrible it was? Now, she uses colorful things like her outfits!
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