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[…] 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 […]
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 […]
[…] science endeavors! 4. 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. Make researching the answers to questions part of […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
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 […]
[…] homeschool. My kids never get bored of their math books since each lesson uses different manipulatives and activities to teach the concepts. I am so impressed with how well the books are written and especially love using generic manipulatives and household items we already have. My 2nd grader gets easily frustrated when things take […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] homeschooling are often as varied as our families. There are some common threads, however, and struggles we all face at one time or another. As you research how to homeschool and prepare your homeschool plan, you will find you have even more questions about homeschooling. Common Questions Parents Ask as They Get Started Homeschooling […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] god? Don’t answer that question too fast. Many today do worship the weather, and in turn a sun god. Elijah went before the people and said, “ How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” (1 Kings 18:21) As Christians, […]
[…] down my career with all its accolades and accomplishments for the service of my family was the most humbling thing I’ve ever done. It was a struggle many days to feel significant during diaper changes, feedings, and seemingly endless piles of laundry. There was no paycheck, no awards night, and certainly no annual review […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] that energize and invigorate homeschooling mothers with plus practical encouragement for the homeschool journey. She is the author of How To Have A H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids, How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?, and co-author of How to Homeschool with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus. Enjoy more encouragement and inspiration from […]
