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[…] 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 […]
[…] 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 […]
We’re diving into part nine of our series, “ How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?” This segment is especially important as it centers on teaching children to transcend societal standards and focus on something higher—God’s will. As homeschooling parents, we have a unique opportunity to instill these values in our children. Introduction: Teaching Beyond the World’s Standards Telling our […]
[…] 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 have the flexibility to adjust the […]
[…] 6:4 tells us that we are to raise our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. In Philippians 4:8, we hear instruction from Paul on how to think. He shares: “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or […]
[…] a recommended course sequence (one possible curriculum path option your child can take) 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, giving you the flexibility to adjust the […]
[…] you heart, soul, mind, and strength (Matthew 22:34-40). He continued by stating that the second greatest is to love your neighbor as yourself. When I think of how to make relationships a priority in a homeschool, I believe it starts with one’s relationship with God. Your kids will only know and love a God […]
[…] 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 […]
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 […]
[…] serves as a reminder of the importance of teaching our children the value of being still, a theme that’s the focus of one chapter of Rachel’s book, How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? Telling Our Kids to “Be Still” “Be still” is a phrase we often used around our home. It became a common phrase, especially during our homeschooling […]
[…] 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? […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] counted as vacations). #10 – Andrew Jackson State Park, Chimney Rock, Mount Morrow, Mount Airy, and More When we weren’t visiting a national park, we frequented the many small camping and hiking locations across North Carolina. I distinctly remember camping at Mount Morrow during Easter of 2006. It was the first camping trip for […]
[…] appreciated. They love their kids and enjoy giving things to them and seeing them open the packages. Kids want to get the latest, coolest stuff and know how to work the system. They know that if they behave, they can increase Problems that Result This mentality breeds more problems than I can list, but […]
[…] silly, inquisitive boys. They see the world as wondrous and full of endless adventures. They want to do it all at once. If they want to see how gravity works, they use a vase in an experiment (never mind that it’s an antique). When they want to see how high they can climb, they […]
[…] Real Refreshment Retreat’s weekend events that energize and invigorate homeschooling mothers with plus practical encouragement for the homeschool journey. She is the author of The Word in Motion, How To Have A H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids and How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?. Enjoy more encouragement and inspiration from Rachael by visiting her blog at RachaelCarman.com. Rachael Carman, Author, Apologia Homeschool
[…] old are . . . well, old. Most have been around for 700 to 1,000 years. If you think of your family’s home school as a castle, how long do you envision it lasting? Will your children homeschool your grandkids? Will your grandchildren homeschool your great-grandkids? What about the generation after that? Scripture tells […]
[…] the Real Refreshment Retreat’s weekend events 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 The Word in Motion. Enjoy more encouragement and inspiration from Rachael by visiting her blog at RachaelCarman.com. Rachael Carman, Author, Apologia Homeschool
[…] to Know Early. If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, check out HEART Exam for Homeschool Dads (and Moms) or Repentance: Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments. two students doing an astronomy project together Homeschool groups Davis Carman Apologia Educational Ministries Signature How to get your homeschool off to a good start blog feature image pinterest
[…] provided a recommended course sequence for you to view. 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, giving you the flexibility to adjust the […]
