Come And Listen
Saturday, 02 April 2016
Few things impact a child’s life more than being introduced to the Bible early in childhood. One powerful way parents can encourage this is through an audio Bible. Listening to the Scripture throughout the day will mold not only your children’s minds into what is true, noble and pure; but their hearts as well. Audio
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Five Tips for Homeschooling Children of Multiple Ages
Friday, 01 April 2016
One of the greatest things about homeschooling for our family has been that all of our children of various ages have been able to spend time together day in and day out. It’s so much fun to have the opportunity to have all of the children together for fun days out on a field trip
Avoid the Comparison Trap
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Homeschool Conference season is quickly approaching. I can get pretty flustered this time of year. Usually, I begin by doubting my approach altogether. Am I focusing too much on the school routine? Should I lean more toward Charlotte Mason? Are my expectations too high? I’m not doing enough. I need to add copywork. We should
Beauty and Baroque
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Whether your child has an eye for beauty or you’d like to simply expose your child to beauty, you can enjoy Everyday Easels. This course discusses art in the context of other subjects to help those students whose interest in art may only be piqued by understanding the story behind the art or by
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Computers and Curiosity
Monday, 28 March 2016
Curious students can find a plethora of courses to satisfy their interests. Those who love learning about computers and programming can benefit from Computer Science/Programming with Chris Yust. The lessons are geared toward 6th-12th grade students, and parents do not have to be computer science experts themselves. Step-by-step instructions are provided for each month’s
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Do It Nice or Do It Twice
Monday, 28 March 2016
Do It Nice or Do It Twice—Achieving Higher Standards with a Simple Reminder The-child-who-will-not-be-named handed me a paper that was legible, but barely. I didn’t bother to read it. “Do over,” I said, handing it back. Child-who-will-not-be-named stared in disbelief, mouth hanging open like a fish who had just been hooked. “You know the rule,
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Focus on the Little Things
Saturday, 26 March 2016
I have been thinking a lot lately about trying a new thing in our home school. As my baby becomes more involved and mobile, keeping her busy and safe while working with the other three has become a challenge. Add to that my oldest son’s need for constant assistance when it comes to his school
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Academic Growth in His Perfect Timing
Friday, 25 March 2016
Spring is rapidly approaching, and with it marks the downhill stretch of our school year. This is the time I struggle not to panic over what we did not get done. Every fall I have lofty plans of what I expect to accomplish during our school year. It always involves reading the finest literature, and
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