Fallacy Hunters: Introduction to Logical Fallacies for Young People of the Digital Age by Jane Petito

So thrilled to share a resource from a homeschool mom.  

Fallacy Hunters: Introduction to Logical Fallacies for Young People of the Digital Age (Book 1 - Personal Attacks and Distractions) by Jane Petito is an excellent book to help teach kids ages eight up about logical fallacies. The book shares six logical fallacies in the personal attacks and distraction category. This wonderful book in the form of a graphic novel gives information like a well written textbook with space to respond to thoughtful questions. 

I found Fallacy Hunters so engaging with visual appeal, great examples, and information that is logically presented and easy to understand for late elementary middle school students. I sat down to read part of the book and found myself very absorbed and finishing the book in one sitting, so also a good book for adults.

In a world where our students are being bombarded with people trying to persuade them with illogical fallacies being able to respond logically, graciously, and truthfully to fallacies is a skill worth cultivating. Fallacy Hunters is a great book to help our kids prepare, sort, and better understand what is being pedaled to them.  

I highly recommend Fallacy Hunters: Introduction to Logical Fallacies for Young People of the Digital Age (Book 1 - Personal Attacks and Distractions) by Jane Petito.  A great book to add to your homeschool library. 

Check out Jane's web site packed with more resources. 

I was gifted a copy and not required to write a positive review. 

Logic Lion was created by a mom and her two young sons after discussing how often they noticed tricky, false, and unfair arguments going unchecked and negatively impacting the world. Jane, John, and Henry Petito created Logic Lion and the idea for Fallacy Hunters to give young people a way to fight back against logical fallacies in the digital age. Jane received her B.A. from Harvard College and has worked in the finance and fine art worlds. She currently homeschools her two boys, who inspire her to foster critical thinking and agency in childhood education. While not writing and editing for Logic Lion, John and Henry can be found reading books, wrestling one another, or beating their parents at chess. 

Guest Post. Lunar New Year 7 Day Learning Plan by Arica Schell

        

This wonderful unit study was shared by Arica Schell!  If you click on each picture you will see each days' activity to  celebrate Lunar New Year!  

Thank you, Arica! 

 

10 Questions. . .by Becky Boerner

Repost:  As we have been covered in snow in the Midwest. .  reflection might be good right now.  

A friend of mine is giving a talk at a homeschool group.  I came up with some questions for her.  I thought they might be fun to share.  Maybe you can get together with a friend and talk about the questions, email them to an online friend, or answer one in the comments.  I am hoping they help you remember why what you are doing is good.

  

1. What is going well in your home-school right now?

2. What is one thing you would like to change mid-year?

3. What has your student learned since the beginning of this year? It is easy to forgot about progress when you are bogged down in the day to day.

4. Have you saved a work sample? Thought about end of the year assessments? (had to throw that in)

5. What do you love about homeschooling? Why are you glad you homeschool?

6. What about homeschooling RIGHT now is never going to happen again? Your kids will never be this age again. You might never get to hold a baby and homeschool again. You might not get to teach anyone else to read. . etc. Hold onto that moment and treasure it. . journal it. .photograph it.

7.  What is the best read-aloud you have read to your kids this year?

8. What field trip and/or activity was awesome?  Everyone did something wonderful.

9. What do you do that gives you life? If nothing. . maybe make it a goal to find something and do it.

10. What is the best book you have read personally?

Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You by Jeffrey Selingo

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When friend and family tell me that their student is applying to college soon and ask my thoughts my answer is, “The game has changed since you went to school. “ Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You by Jeffrey Selingo is the book you need if you are applying to college. The book is written for parents and students and will teach you how to play the new game especially if you applied using an erasable pen like I did.

The author uses many current statistics, talks about what is important to look for in a school, and helps you figure out what will be a good fit for you in a college. I appreciated that he discussed cost and that he used many helpful examples to explain how to set a budget. The author shares a list of what he terms the “new” dream schools that are both accessible and excellent.

This is a great book if you are just starting your college journey, in the middle, or trying to end strong. I recommend.

I was gifted a copy and not required to write a positive review.

Blurb:Attending college has long been a rite of passage for millions of teens and a bedrock of the American dream. But that well-worn path has lately taken a wrong turn, denying admission even to super-achievers and putting intolerable stress on family finances. Now, in Dream School Jeffrey Selingo shifts the spotlight from how colleges pick students to how students can better pick colleges.

With test-optional policies and grade inflation leveling the playing field for applicants, getting into prestigious schools has become a kind of lottery. “Plan A” may work out, but increasingly it isn’t—so Selingo urges families to ditch the “Top 25 or bust” mindset and look beyond the usual suspects. Hidden-gem schools with incredible value and rich opportunities are waiting to be discovered. Backed by unparalleled research—and an eye-opening survey of 3,500 parents—Dream School reveals what really matters in a strong job prospects after graduation, hands-on learning experiences, and a sense of belonging. To help students find their perfect match, Selingo highlights 75 accessible and affordable colleges that will satisfy those priorities.

Organized into three easy-to-digest sections, Dream School explains why elite college degrees turn out to matter less than you think, why many parents and students are choosing value over prestige, and how to make sure the degree really pays off. In these pages, Selingo’s engaging style and expert insights turn what is often an unnavigable maze into a clear roadmap.

Destined to become the ultimate guide for families crossing the perilous college admissions landscape, Dream School isn’t just a book—it’s a lifeline for those who can find themselves trapped in an overwhelming process.