He’s Quite a Character!
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
We often hear this said about a person who says and does things we don’t expect or who are a bit quirky. These types of people make for great characters in fiction. So, how do we transfer them to the pages? Creating Dynamic Characters with Gina Conroy teaches middle school students how to create
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Climbing the Ugly Mountain
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
You make plans. You struggle over choices and possible outcomes. There are sacrifices and battles in order to make it happen. Then you take big steps into the journey with hopeful eyes only to be met with the biggest brick wall in town. Maybe the future now looks exactly the way you DIDN’T want it
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Games to Exercise the Mind
Monday, 21 March 2016
Learning can be fun, and we aim to prove that on SchoolhouseTeachers.com! Just check out two of our newest courses. Healthy Mind Match-Up with Nancy Stornes is for the whole family. With this course, or game, you and your family can get into the Word of God together by playing every day of the
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Can Choosing Curriculum Be As Fun As Picking Gumballs?
Monday, 21 March 2016
I think so! How about we look at things from a couple of different perspectives. Allow yourself to relax. If you have already committed to homeschooling, then trust yourself and go forward with your decision. Maybe this article can help you have more fun with the adventure you’ve chosen. If you are still contemplating your
Just Do You
Saturday, 19 March 2016
The people in my house are loud. Unquestionably loud. Deafeningly loud. I, however, am quiet. How quiet? Church mice might occasionally ask me to speak up. I’m out-numbered by my husband and kids, four of the most loving, tender, and funny people you could ever meet. They also happen to be completely audible from any
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STEM Project: The Bow and Arrow
Friday, 18 March 2016
Lately on Pinterest I am seeing a lot of information about STEM or STEAM projects. I have to admit that they look like fascinating projects — that combination of the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (sometimes adding Art). So fascinating indeed that I plan to do a day of STEM projects with my
How Did We Get Here?
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
These days it seems like the laws of our land are always changing. Are the right people making these laws? Are the right processes being followed? How were the original laws developed? Find out all this and more with SchoolhouseTeachers.com. Early American History with A.K. Fielding is a 16-week middle school course that takes
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Keeping the Peace at Co-op
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Maintaining a peaceful homeschool co-op can sometimes be challenging, but it is extremely important. By its very definition, a co-op is a group of people working together for a common purpose. Every member has a role to fill and tasks to perform. If one person falls short on his or her responsibilities, then someone else
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