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5 Ways to Easily Include Bible Study in Your Homeschool Lessons

Tuesday, 15 December 2020 by TOSBlog

Were you hoping to have more of a focus on Bible study in your homeschool lessons, but when you take one long look at your routine, you see that it often gets dropped? Well, you can always rearrange the way you do school and make sure it begins to take priority—that is one of the

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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Where’s the Wonder?

Monday, 14 December 2020 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, Be careful. It’s the time of year when the wonder of the season is lost in the chaos of the moment. Hold on to the wonder. . . hold it fast . . . and hold on to the One this season is all about—JESUS! It’s His day. It’s His time. It’s

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Using Literature to Teach American History in Middle School

Thursday, 10 December 2020 by TOSBlog

Many of us use a curriculum to teach history, but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach American history. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum, and enriches

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3 Ways to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Homeschool

Tuesday, 08 December 2020 by TOSBlog

Do you shy away from reading in your homeschool or do you embrace it? If your child is a reluctant reader and only attempts the bare minimum, consider implementing these three practices into your homeschool. Your child may want to enjoy reading but simply hasn’t found his/her perfect niche yet. Family Read-Aloud Time