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Teachable William – Part 1

Wednesday, 27 February 2019 by TOSBlog

It was a letter that demanded an immediate answer. After a hectic day in Parliament, the fifty-one year-old, Christian statesman William Wilberforce was brought to a halt by a letter charging him with “deceiving people”. The charge certainly demanded a response. A duel in the streets? War of words posted in letters to the

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Raising Influencers for Christ

Tuesday, 26 February 2019 by TOSBlog

Why do we homeschool? What is the ultimate goal for our children? We hope they are happy, safe, healthy, and successful. But, there’s a deeper desire that drives us forward? Christian homeschoolers have an enormous opportunity to provide a spiritual foundation for their children. In fact, many Christian homeschoolers would say that the spiritual

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Encouraging Sibling Relationships

Monday, 25 February 2019 by TOSBlog

February is a wonderful month to encourage our kids toward positive sibling relationships. As cold winter weather keeps many homeschooling families indoors, nerves become strained and tempers can flare. By recognizing the value of each family member and engaging in activities of communication, disagreements can be minimized. A great benefit of homeschooling is the

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Winter Nature Study

Friday, 22 February 2019 by TOSBlog

I was first formally introduced to Nature Study when I read Karen Andreola’s book A Charlotte Mason Companion almost 17 years ago. The idea that children learned from the natural world around them was not new to me, but how to encourage and direct them in that pursuit was. If you want a good,