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Bryan
Monday, 16 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * High School, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Long Days and Short Years

  Hey Mama,   Every graduation, a video is created from only ten pictures to depict that child’s birth through their graduation. It plays for thirty seconds with their desired music in the background. When I watch these, their life from birth through graduation literally passes in front of my eyes, and I end up
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Bryan
Friday, 13 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Moving on From Challenges in Life

  Moving on can be difficult. When someone hurts us or someone we love, too often forgiveness is the last thing on our mind. I remember my first official position as youth minister. I moved from Cincinnati, OH, to a small town in Kentucky, thinking that I was starting a job at a congregation with
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Bryan
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Fun First Day of Homeschool Ideas

  Use these ten fun first day of homeschool ideas on your first day back after the summer break to help ease your children into their new routine. Go on a field trip Bring education back in slowly by taking an educational excursion. Use the first day of school to go somewhere that your child
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Bryan
Monday, 09 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * New to Homeschooling, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Perseverance or Public School, Mama

  Hey Mama,   What does homeschooling mean to you? Are you doing it because it’s a current popular trend and super convenient during this pandemic? Maybe you travel a lot or your kids have special needs. Were your children being bullied in public school, and you thought this would be the solution? So maybe
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Bryan
Friday, 06 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

The Lessons Caedmon Learned

  Do you have children that feel intimidated in some areas of their life? My children were all incredibly shy. They never wanted to speak or perform in front of other people. Yet, they had a lot of good stuff to say and were talented musically. I was inspired by Caedmon, a British shepherd from
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Bryan
Wednesday, 04 August 2021 / Published in - Resources, Articles, Blog

Homeschool History Timeline Ideas

  When I was in school, they taught American history separate from world history, and European history separate from the history of the rest of the world. It was so disjointed that as a child, it never occurred to me that events in different parts of the world were happening at the same time. So,
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Bryan
Monday, 02 August 2021 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, * High School, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Let’s Not Forget About History, Mama

  Hey Mama,   In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child (or even a grandchild). People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house or in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life
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Bryan
Friday, 30 July 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Back to School Checklist for Homeschoolers

  It’s almost that time. Soon you and the children will be back on another year-long learning adventure. Here are some ways to get the school year off to a great start that have worked for me. Brainstorm, adapt them, and find your own back-to-school checklist. Here is my back to school checklist: Review Last
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Bryan
Monday, 26 July 2021 / Published in * High School, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: College and CLEPing Tips for Homeschoolers, Mama

  See that little boy of yours? That wee little man? That tank on two legs? Yes, the one who is SO loud . . . the funny guy who is always cracking everyone up . . . the kid with the rumpled, flyaway hair and food on his face. Yeah, that one—the boy with
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Bryan
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Using Literature to Teach About World War II in Elementary School

  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 about World War II. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum,
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Bryan
Tuesday, 20 July 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, - Resources, Articles, Blog

Fun Fall Homeschool Lesson Resources

  When preparing a fall homeschool lesson, don’t worry about the ages of your children. Even moms can be giddy at the sight of glitter gourds and pumpkin spice candles. Fall brings out the kid in all of us! Whether you are homeschooling preschoolers or teenagers, everyone is bound to enjoy apple cider, doughnuts, and
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Bryan
Monday, 19 July 2021 / Published in * Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Foster Good Study Habits in Your Children

Classical education and Charlotte Mason education both vouch for creating good habits and starting them when the children are young. There are so many benefits that result from the forming of good habits. Peace is one of them. Wouldn’t we all like a dose of peace in our homeschool days?  It took me a few
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