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[…] first child, we had the honor of shadowing their choice. This allowed us to see their intentionality in not only choosing curriculum and processes, but also in how they spent time with their daughter. The next experience I had with a homeschooling family was different. God gave me glimpses of why this myth of […]
[…] track, we’ve provided a recommended course sequence for your review. Curriculum Scope & Sequence Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting. […]
[…] for this journey. Seek daily to share His heart with your kids. Rachael uses the acronymn H.E.A.R.T. to help you remember and focus on what really matters. How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Rachael knows how noisy raising children can be—she has seven! In light of the noise, this devotional […]
[…] define the target for both of you and will help you focus on the coursework that is valuable to your overall goals. Your Old Nemesis, Resistance But how many homeschool plans work out exactly as expected? Probably none. And there’s a reason why this happens. You plan your work, and then you start working […]
Raising children in the admonition of the Lord is a truly monumental, yet glorious, responsibility. As parents, we want the best for our kids. But how can we know we are raising them to become spouses, parents, and workers who love, serve, and honor the Lord? Let’s take a look at what the Bible […]
With nice weather approaching, you might be thinking about how to keep your children occupied and out of trouble. You probably don’t want them playing video games all day, and you certainly don’t want them incessantly complaining about being “bored.” As a homeschooling superhero parent, you also might want to have a little bit […]
[…] plenty of interests and curiosity at all times. They’re preloaded with lots of “Why?” Preschool Science: Exploring Creation Together is designed to help you add the “ How and Wow” into your child’s daily activities. It’s a curriculum that is full of hands-on, minds-on, and hearts-on activities that develop the most vital learning tools […]
[…] before you? Do you have any real hope that someone will drop out, providing an open slot? With parents being more intentional than ever as they decide how to educate their kids, a large number of families have opted out of public school. We’re talking millions of students. What alternatives have they sought? Many […]
[…] engaging activities. 3. Encourage your child to ask questions and to do research. Remember, we don’t know everything. Science is learning about the world around us and how everything in it works. Learning how to look for answers is a valuable tool to teach your children. 4. Start with hands-on. Science is best learned […]
[…] homeschooling families, to get good laws on the books, and to identify leaders to champion the cause. Yet when the dust settles, here’s my personal assessment of how I would describe the homeschool movement outside of America: The trend is up. There is an excitement in the air, but the international homeschool movement is currently […]
[…] subject and course material, we recommend setting up your class expectations. This will involve a variety of information, such as what will be covered in your course, how students and parents are expected to participate, handling disciplinary issues, etc. Having your class expectations set up before your first class will set you up for […]
[…] most satisfying, successful, family-oriented, Creation-based, and Christ-centered experience possible. Resources to Help Are you concerned about what your kids believe about God, His Word, and His creation? How can they learn that science and faith are compatible with each other? Will the curriculum you choose draw your kids closer to the Lord or lead […]
[…] longer worshiped idols, yet they were in poor spiritual health. Their hearts harbored attitudes that needed correcting. Let’s briefly examine five of these heart issues and see how they might apply to the life of a homeschool parent. H — Have a Heart for God Malachi 1:2 says the people were complaining that God […]
[…] arm around her, walk her down the hall to her classroom, and give her a lame pep talk. It seemed as though no one really cared about how forcing her to leave home and go to school made her feel. Home truly is safer than any school. Even the federal government agrees. That’s why […]
[…] looking at this time period. One way to test the strength and validity of any historical account is to check the number of original manuscripts and observe how close in time those records are to the events in question. In other words, any research about the origins of the United States of America should […]
[…] third concern is death. Death is the great equalizer, a reality that every one of us must face (Ecclesiastes 9:1–6). No one can escape this eventuality, so how will we face this fact? With fear? With courage? Is there any knowledge or wisdom that can help us prepare for the inevitable? Is it any […]
How many times should you remind your child of your love? Explore the importance of repeated affirmations and encouragement in parenting from a biblical perspective. How many times do we have to tell our children things? In our journey through parenting, there’s been one profound yet simple message that I found essential to impart upon […]
[…] pressure for “high-octane achievement.”) Whatever happened to the lazy, hazy days of childhood? Five Questions to Ask Yourself Take a moment to ask yourself some basic questions: How does my child best learn? At what age should I expect my child to develop certain skills, such as reading, multiplication, or speaking a foreign language? […]
[…] track, we’ve provided a recommended course sequence for your review. Curriculum Scope & Sequence Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting. You’ll […]
[…] life -Charlotte Mason No matter your educational upbringing, we can all agree that the learning environment makes a huge difference in a student’s education. It can affect how well they retain the information presented, how many subjects they study, the depth in which they study them, and their entire attitude about learning. As homeschool […]
