5 Ways to Make Your Kid Hate Homeschooling
Tuesday, 08 May 2018
Have you ever heard a kid say, “I hate homeschooling! I want to go to school!”? This can happen for a variety of reasons. My oldest didn’t exactly hate homeschooling, but she didn’t like being different. She didn’t like being confronted with people’s incessant questions and assumptions. We did not honor her request to
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Who’s Afraid of Biblical Hebrew?
Monday, 07 May 2018
See why Biblical Hebrew is now a practical and rewarding Christian homeschool choice for high school foreign language credits and lifelong Bible study tools. Thorough, encouraging, easy to use, creative lessons require no teacher experience beyond amen and hallelujah! Books, music, and DVDs for ages 9 and up from Alef Press. Biblical
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Hey Mama Monday: God Has Prepared for You a Future
Monday, 07 May 2018
Hey Mama, Do you want to know what the Lord sees that we do not (yet)? He sees the big picture. He sees the reason behind what feels like sheer madness. He sees the reward which comes after the injustices. He sees the growth amidst the pain—and He sees the light around the next
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Family Rules
Sunday, 06 May 2018
Every now and then our kiddos get out of sorts. They forget every single ounce of character training and they rebel against our rules. It’s never a pretty sight, let me tell you. As parents, it is our job to train and correct them. When they choose to forget what we have taught them
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Teaching Lies
Saturday, 05 May 2018
Yes, I chose the title because it would raise the hair on your neck, but it matters too much to just let it slide. I grew up in early modern American homeschool circles. I remember wise instructors assuring parents that the best thing they could do to prepare their children for a dark world
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Summer Summit
Friday, 04 May 2018
You are invited to attend the Summer Summit on July 6, 2018 at Basics Co-op Community Room, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The four sessions of the Summer Summit are food, faith, friendships, and fun. These four f’s are the ingredients for a happy homeschool mom. FOOD – There’s something about a get-together
History – Famous Homeschoolers
Friday, 04 May 2018
Who do your homeschool students wish to emulate—famous homeschoolers? Using God’s Word, historical biographies, scientists, and explorers, we can fill our students’ minds and hearts with godly inspiration. Throughout the years, many famous people were self-educated, privately tutored, or schooled at home. When we look at their lives, it should encourage us as home
The PEARL: Part 1 – Pray
Thursday, 03 May 2018
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” – Matthew 13:45-46 Six weeks ago, I found myself sitting in church feverishly taking notes as my pastor, Jeff Griffin, began preaching the first