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Danger of Comparison

Friday, 12 July 2019 by TOSBlog

We’ve all heard that children learn at their own pace, that no two children are alike. So why do many of us look at the progress of children of similar ages to determine how well our own children are learning? God has made each and every one of us different, including our own strengths

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Writing Newspaper Articles in Your Homeschool

Thursday, 11 July 2019 by TOSBlog

“What was your favorite homeschool co-op class this past year?” I asked Martha. “I loved the newspaper class!” she gushed. “I loved seeing my articles in the newspapers we made!” As we chatted, I found my mind wandering back to the reasons we had a newspaper writing class to being with. You see, there

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Kids in the Kitchen: Strawberry Rhubarb Cake

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 by TOSBlog

It’s summer, and in our home, this means a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. Earlier this summer, I was able to harvest a lot of rhubarb from my amazing neighbors’ rhubarb patch, but haven’t got the moment to make my family’s favorite freezer strawberry rhubarb jam. So currently my freezer is full of

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Beat Summer Boredom with SchoolhouseTeachers.com Summer Resources

Tuesday, 09 July 2019 by TOSBlog

This summer, I will only have one child at home. The others work full-time jobs or have committed themselves to service all summer. So, it’s just me and my 12-year-old son. I’ve never been in this situation before! It’s sad and a bit lonely for him. I am committed to having a fun summer