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Using Literature to Teach Addition

Tuesday, 28 January 2020 by TOSBlog

Many of us use a curriculum to teach math, but using literature to teach math can be a great teaching tool. I am beginning this math literature series with some of the best books to teach addition. With my love for literature and math, it only makes sense to combine the two so I have

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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Continue On

Monday, 27 January 2020 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, I love pointing other Mamas to the Lord and encouraging you all because you are carrying the next generation. You are in the trenches, day after day, serving your family and ultimately serving the Lord. I know it is TIRING and can get monotonous and also dark at times. I have gone through

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Winter Olympics Reading Challenge

Friday, 24 January 2020 by TOSBlog

I am a voracious reader. I read so much that I may have a problem. I spend as much time reading as an Olympic athlete does training for their event. From morning devotionals, magazines, blogs, classics, to bestsellers, I am devoted to my reading time. In honor of the anniversary of the First Winter

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Top 5 Reasons Not to Homeschool Your Kids

Thursday, 23 January 2020 by TOSBlog

So, it’s that time of year again (a brand new one), and you’re second guessing everything from your diet to your choice to homeschool. Sigh… I’m here with an article to give you tons of encouragement with 5 Reasons NOT to Homeschool Your Kids! (disclaimer: I “might” be a little tongue in cheek here 🙂