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Thursday, 10 December 2020 / Published in - Reading, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

Using Literature to Teach American History in Middle 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 American history. Using literature to teach history illuminates the time period, helps integrate the history curriculum, and enriches
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Tuesday, 08 December 2020 / Published in - Reading, - Teaching Methods, Articles, Blog

3 Ways to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Homeschool

  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
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Monday, 07 December 2020 / Published in - Faith, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Have the Strength to Say “Yes, Lord”

  Will this be a difficult Christmas season? Are you missing a loved one? Are you in painful circumstances? Are you uncertain of the future? Are you praying for help or healing or wholeness? In seasons of joy or seasons of pain, in seasons of uncertainty, anxiety, or seasons of provision—I want to have the
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Friday, 04 December 2020 / Published in - Holidays, Articles, Blog

What do Children Learn at Christmas

  In the hustle and bustle of Christmas, we forget that there is so much education during the holidays. As homeschooling families living a lifestyle of learning, Christmas presents unique scholarship opportunities! Let’s explore all the ways your children can learn at Christmas! Bible The story of Christmas (mostly found in Luke chapters 1 &
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Wednesday, 02 December 2020 / Published in - Holidays, Articles, Blog

Upping Christmas

  With a year like 2020, we are all wanting a little joy. We want to look for the good in the world.  We want to embrace happiness. My family and I are choosing to embrace the holiday season.  The tree has been decorated, Christmas music has been playing since the beginning of November, and
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Monday, 30 November 2020 / Published in - Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Easy Last Minute Gifts, Mama

I normally pick up inexpensive gifts throughout the year and stow them away in my “gift closet” like most of you frugal moms out there. Interestingly enough, my gift closet doubles as my prayer closet. And what I have found in that closet is that the gifts that surround me are both temporal and eternal.
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Thursday, 26 November 2020 / Published in - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Planning Ahead for High School

  High School. These words often cause increased heart rates and furrowed brows. What if you forget to include a needed class, miss important dates, or fail your child in some other way? Granted, the high school years are the most important years in regard to preparing your student to be successful, responsible, and independent
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Wednesday, 25 November 2020 / Published in - Holidays, Articles, Blog

100 Resources for Advent

  It’s no secret that we love Advent in our family! A Gentle Advent has propelled our family into so many wonderful holiday traditions that truly keep our focus on the One who we are celebrating! I didn’t always know much about Advent.  It seems a lifetime ago (and in some ways it was), but as I
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