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Why You Should Use Narration To Test Children and Some Narration Ideas

Thursday, 18 October 2018 by TOSBlog

I firmly believe narration is one of the best ways you can test children today. I was surprised that you could make the testing process fun and less stressful if you used narration. And for this reason, I started researching narration ideas to use in my homeschool. Simply said, narration is a better way

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An Art Collaborative Project: Round Table Painting

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 by TOSBlog

It’s essential – though challenging – to engage kids in any type of collaborative project. Bringing our kids together to create something is an important recharging break. I’m sure you’ve experienced a frustrated child with a mental overload … if he’s taught one more thing, it will wash over him, meaninglessly – he’s at

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What Homeschool Opposition Looks Like Through Your Child’s Eyes

Tuesday, 16 October 2018 by TOSBlog

When you were blessed with a good childhood, as I was, things have a way of looking bright and cheery, in retrospect, that may have been challenging from my parents’ perspective. But there is one vault of memories we all remember the same: the opposition they faced in their decision to homeschool me. As

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Parenting with Purpose

Monday, 15 October 2018 by TOSBlog

There is no greater place of ministry, position, or power than that of being a parent. Using biblical principles, we will see that we are on an assignment from God to be parenting with purpose. #1 Purpose to Teach God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:5-9 reads: “And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all