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Dawn Winters
Saturday, 02 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Come And Listen

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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Dawn Winters
Friday, 01 April 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog

Five Tips for Homeschooling Children of Multiple Ages

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
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Dawn Winters
Wednesday, 30 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog

Avoid the Comparison Trap

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
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Dawn Winters
Monday, 28 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Do It Nice or Do It Twice

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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Dawn Winters
Saturday, 26 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Focus on the Little Things

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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Dawn Winters
Friday, 25 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Academic Growth in His Perfect Timing

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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Dawn Winters
Wednesday, 23 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog, Encouragement

Climbing the Ugly Mountain

You make plans.  You struggle over choices and possible outcomes.   There are sacrifices and battles in order to make it happen.  Then you take big steps into the journey with hopeful eyes only to be met with the biggest brick wall in town.  Maybe the future now looks exactly the way you DIDN’T want it
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Dawn Winters
Monday, 21 March 2016 / Published in Articles, Blog

Can Choosing Curriculum Be As Fun As Picking Gumballs?

I think so! How about we look at things from a couple of different perspectives. Allow yourself to relax. If you have already committed to homeschooling, then trust yourself and go forward with your decision. Maybe this article can help you have more fun with the adventure you’ve chosen. If you are still contemplating your
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