Author: Dennis DiNoia

Jobs In Music That Aren’t The Rockstar

I’d like to introduce you to a few unique jobs that you probably didn’t realize were possible careers. We’ll talk about some of the behind-the-scenes players that help keep the music industry running.

How To Be a Math Person

Guest Blog by Georgia Konopczynski There is a picture I like to show my students. It says:How to be a math person.Step 1: Do Math.Step 2: Be a Person. It is a funny way to open the dialogue to an important topic. Many people grow up thinking they are a “math person” or a “reading […]

The Importance of Homeschool Community

Guest blog featuring Candi Schultz I homeschooled all three of my children from preschool through middle school. Looking backover our journey, I can see the vital role a homeschool community played in my kids’well-rounded education, growth, and socialization. You can create community through onlineclasses, cooperatives, mom’s groups, and field trip groups. My children and I […]

Knowing These Story Elements Can Make Writing a Cinch

Guest blog featuring Jenni and Jody Do your kids disintegrate at the mere mention of a writing assignment? That’s probably becausethey feel like you’re asking them to drain the ocean with a spoon. They’re overwhelmed andhave no clue where to start, but there’s an easy fix for that. Most plots have many of the same […]

10 Attitudes of an Entrepreneur

In my many years of business, I’ve seen ten distinct attitudes of an entrepreneur. By pooling my
knowledge with the collective experiences of my company and peers, I’ve found that these
attitudes are as universal and applicable as the definition of an entrepreneur.

5 Ways To Partner With Your Student in Discovery

As educators, we are always looking for ways we can partner with our students in their education. We want to equip them to be independent learners and thinkers, and our partnership is in pursuit of that! Here at Mr. D Live, we’ve found that there are five key steps educators can take to get our […]

CATCH UP, FRESHEN UP, GET AHEAD: 3 WAYS TO MAXIMIZE THE SUMMER

If you have read my previous blog posts, you would know that I don’t believe in the concept of “catching up.” Of course, we have our educational goalposts, but ultimately the beauty of homeschooling is that every student can set their own unique pace. Click here to discover more ways you can work with your […]

LEARNING VS KNOWING

The Road To True Discovery In life, there are things that we just know. For example, I just know how to jump rope. I didn’t always know, but now I do. I simply know how to play the trumpet, and I simply know my times tables. As educators, we strive for our students to reach […]

Fostering Self-Directed Students

I have a vision for the world: A world where young people live rich and fulfilling lives, full of opportunity and families are empowered to support them as they build their own futures! As things get increasingly unstable around the planet, global leaders are needed, now more than ever! That is why I have created […]