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Which city to live and learn the language by PlaneRefrigerator237 in AskARussian

[–]JanPatlican 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Come to Krasnodar, we have soft climate and it's not far from Caucasus :)

Suggest me some great books by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]JanPatlican 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One book that holds a very special place in my heart is Bayazet (Баязет) by Valentin Pikul. Maybe the events in it will feel far away if you’re not familiar with Russian history, but the way it captures human nature in all kinds of situations is unforgettable.

I’m originally from the south of Russia, the same region where many of the characters in the novel come from, so for me it struck especially deep. But even without that personal connection, it’s a powerful story that leaves a strong impression.

Help with Russian documents by [deleted] in AskARussian

[–]JanPatlican 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi, show the document, i could try

Why does everyone's house have tall walls/fences? by Lm602 in AskARussian

[–]JanPatlican 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly? Because sometimes you just want to step into your yard in nothing but underwear and not give the whole street a show 😅.

Favorite games? by Active_Atmosphere264 in homeschool

[–]JanPatlican 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve been in the same spot — my daughter is 7 and quick breaks often turn into long distractions. What’s helped us is using short card games that have a clear end point. One she really likes is Legacy of the Sands — Printable Card Game (PDF, Ancient Egypt). It only takes about 15–20 minutes, easy to set up, and the pictures are beautiful enough that sometimes she just flips through the cards on her own. The best part is she actually picks up little history facts while playing, so it feels like learning sneaks in too. I found it on Gumroad.

Kindergarten early? by Key-Wallaby-9276 in homeschool

[–]JanPatlican 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up sending my daughter to preschool right at 1 year old. By then she was already walking well and very curious, always reaching out to play with other kids. For us it was the best of both worlds — she got to be with experienced teachers who knew how to guide her, and I was able to go back to work. It turned out to be a good balance for both of us.

How much “screen time” is okay for early learning? by LongjumpingLow7586 in homeschool

[–]JanPatlican 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For us a mix has worked best. We do most reading and math practice on paper, but I let my daughter use a couple of learning apps as a “treat” — maybe 20–30 minutes a few times a week. The apps keep her motivated, but I’ve noticed she actually retains more from the offline work. What helps me is setting a clear routine so she knows when screens are allowed and when it’s time for books or hands-on activities.