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[…] his mother’s womb. The thought takes my breath away. God’s hands are all over your little babies; they will come out covered in His fingerprints! There are so many things I would like to share today, but I have narrowed to three. Relax This one sounds so much easier than it is. But having been […]
[…] researching home education online, you’ve probably heard of Charlotte Mason. Apologia’s curriculum is based on the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. But what are the Charlotte Mason values, and how can you incorporate it into your homeschool? “Education is a life, an atmosphere, a discipline.” – Charlotte Mason, 1842-1923 Families who home-educate their children often talk […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] actually talking about when they meet a homeschooling family and utter the words, “What about socialization?” Sadly, many students accustomed to a public school setting don’t know how to function outside of the four walls of the institution. The pressure to conform is too great. And it can be surprising what people will compromise […]
[…] represented the Lord in a special way. To honor the king was to honor God; to disrespect the king was to disrespect the Lord. You may recall how David had several opportunities to kill Saul, the murderous king who spent years trying to end David’s life. But each time, David stayed his hand because […]
[…] need a Good Shepherd, a Master, a Friend. You need to know you don’t know better than Him. The next thing I’ll mention – correction number one: Many, many times life will happen to you. You’ll be broadsided. You head, it will spin. You’ll wonder what happened again and again. Your dreams will get […]
[…] all about exposure, not memorization of facts. It’s helping the youngest explorers understand that their world is discoverable. Through guided exploration of their world, young children learn how to naturally incorporate all aspects of language (expanding vocabulary), math (counting and recording), science (observing and experimenting), and art (drawing out ideas) into their understanding of […]
[…] junior high because of his emotional swings. He never knew if he would wake up happy or angry. His emotions controlled him, and he had no idea how to explain this or manage them. Of course, he wasn’t admitting this to us at the time because he wasn’t mature enough to objectively analyze his […]
[…] glory due His name. So if we were to make it the highest goal of our prayers to recognize the holiness of God and glorify His name, how might that impact our daily lives? Let me offer four possibilities. Hallowed Be His Name First, hallowing the name of our Father in heaven causes us […]
[…] writing. The longer you wait to grade, the less weight your evaluation will have with them. Whether you choose a letter or number grade, the explanation of how you arrived at that grade will help your students immensely. We are grading our students so we can ascertain their relative proficiency and so they can […]
Do you know how to write a resume? Suppose a family friend alerts you to a part-time job opportunity that sounds perfect for you. Or you learn of an outstanding scholarship in your area of interest—except the deadline is in two days and the application is four pages long. Do you know how to […]
[…] to be silent, to pause, to rest. As you consider the need to pause and rest, think of ways you can practice this discipline in your life. How will you respond to your heavenly Father as you contemplate His mighty deeds and the many times He has come to your rescue? Be Silent Before […]
[…] or, for that matter, what is true. Yet people have an innate need to seek the truth. Whatever their political leanings, people look for some framework that defines how they should behave. We are always discussing what is right and wrong—what should be done and what shouldn’t. What is the right way to treat our […]
[…] of discovery, obedience, and ultimate blessing begins with a healthy and reverent fear of God (Proverbs 9:10). I encourage you to do a word search and see how many times and places you can find “wisdom” in the Bible. Think of it as a treasure hunt. After all, wisdom is described as being more valuable than […]
[…] “school” but can be fun and educational. Take cooking for instance. We all know there’s math involved in converting teaspoons to tablespoons, doubling a recipe, or deciding how to measure four and a half eggs. Then there is the chemistry that takes place when mixing the ingredients and baking them into a whole new […]
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” —Hebrews 10:24-25 Imagine a marriage where everything happens virtually. You text your spouse “good morning” […]
[…] overall ignorance of the importance of fostering developmental milestones. The groundwork of reflex development and maturation, which begins in utero and progresses through infancy and toddlerhood, dictates how we, as adolescents and adults, process and respond to the world around us. And we do this by using our eight senses (not five). Our 8 […]
[…] their learning and fosters a sense of responsibility and empathy. Don’t Overwhelm Yourself Or Them The thought of teaching children of different ages simultaneously can be daunting. However, many homeschool curriculum companies offer multi-age resources that can ease this transition. For example, Apologia’s Young Explorer Series is designed for students ranging from Kindergarten to 6th grade. […]
[…] course based on volumes one and two of the award-winning series. You will build your faith and strengthen your spiritual walk as you study who God is, how you can know Him better, and what it means that you are made in His image. Choose Your Desired Live Class Time Tuesdays, 1 – 2 […]
[…] may sometimes seem like your children are everywhere at once (except at bedtime, when they’re nowhere to be found), they are not omnipresent, though God is. So how then are people like God? First of all, we need to understand that God is a personal being, not a mystical field of energy like the […]
