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Bryan
Wednesday, 01 September 2021 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, - Games and Activities, Articles, Blog, Language Arts

Teaching Children to Write With Confidence

  “Honey, you need to rewrite this paper….” “I hate writing!” Tears, frustration, and raised voices – is this what teaching writing is like at your house? We often deceive ourselves into thinking that some kids are good writers and others are not. While it is true that some children are gifted writers, all teens
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Bryan
Friday, 06 August 2021 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Faith, 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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Friday, 30 July 2021 / Published in - Fun Ways to Learn, - 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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Tuesday, 15 June 2021 / Published in - Christian Upbringing, - Faith, Articles, Blog

Teach History Starting With Genesis

  I started college in the early 1980s as a young believer enthusiastically reading my Bible each day. As a nursing major, I was bombarded with evolution in all my classes. Without anyone telling me, I knew the Bible taught that God created the world in 6 days. Jesus even mentioned it!  I was confused.
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Tuesday, 18 May 2021 / Published in - New to Homeschooling, - Planning and Organization, - Resources, Articles, Blog

5 Ingredients of a Great Homeschool Curriculum

  There are so many amazing homeschooling products out there! How can you find the curriculum that works for your family? I have been taken in by the glitz of packaging only to discover that the content didn’t go very deep. Over the many years of homeschooling, I have an “inner checklist” I use to
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Thursday, 06 May 2021 / Published in - Caring for Yourself, Articles, Blog

Continuing Education for Homeschool Moms

  In many professions from engineering to nursing, continuing education is a requirement to keep your license. I love to grow and learn in my homeschooling career, too. These are some ways I have continued my education as a homeschool mom.   Quiet Times Yes, I’m a busy mom, but not too busy to spend
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Tuesday, 09 March 2021 / Published in - College, - Planning and Organization, Articles, Blog

Stress-Free Graduation

  Graduation is a milestone for teenagers. A phase of life is over, and a new one begins. It’s thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Graduation is the perfect time to celebrate the past and new beginnings. How can you have a stress-free homeschool graduation? I’m glad you asked.   Choose the How How
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Thursday, 04 February 2021 / Published in - Character Development, - Family, Articles, Blog

5 Ways Families Can Express Love to One Another

  Moms dream of a loving family where children honor parents and are kind to one another. We daydream of a Hallmark movie life where everyone is always doing and saying the right thing. Life is not like that. However, families can learn to be loving and kind on a daily basis. Moms can’t expect
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