Teaching Art as Worship

worship God through art
  In the Bible, we see art as inseparable from objects of worship. From the striking detail in the gold-plated Ark of the Covenant down to the priests’ robes, the Old Testament specifications for the Tent of Meeting reads like a master artist instructing a protegee. What amazes me most is the beauty of form
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Hey Mama Monday: You Are as Special to God as Your Kids Are to You

Hey Mama
  Hey Mama, Just stopping in to remind you of how special you are to the Lord. You know how you love your kids? That bond is so great, nothing could ever break it, right? You would die for them. You would lay your life down to save theirs. I know you would. You’re just
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Creating a Flow That Works

homeschool schedule
  Homeschooling has its own set of unique challenges. One begins with a cup of caffeine and endless games of Poppit! But I digress. Structuring your day has stumped many homeschool parents. It takes constant tweaking, pulling of hair, and the aforementioned caffeine and games of Poppit! What seems to work in one instance suddenly
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Learning to Plan and Set Goals

teach your children to plan
  How do you teach your children to plan? Is there a fool-proof method you can use in your homeschool to show your child how to set and achieve goals? I sat down the other day to think about it, and I suspect the answer might surprise you: it is not possible. I have two
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Why Service Needs to be Part of Your Homeschool

service
  As homeschooling parents, we lay down our lives for our children. Often, we give up friendships, dreams, income, and more so that our precious little ones can be taught at home. We feel we demonstrate service to them because every day most of our activity revolves around serving their needs. Maybe we feel that
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Our Top Ten Favorite Winter Read-Alouds for Girls

books for girls
  Listening to one of my parents read aloud on chilly winter evenings ranks as most cherished in my childhood hall of memories. With five sisters, we quickly developed a ranking of our family favorites. Here, I’m going to share our top ten with you, which have endeared themselves to us not only for their
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Our Top Ten Favorite Winter Read-Alouds for Boys

books for boys
  When the wind blows cold and the snow falls deep, gathering the family around the living room to read aloud stories that have stood the test of time is a great way to make memories. Though I grew up with only one brother, we still heard our share of boy favorites. These tales rank
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Homeschooling in Canada – Sarah Davidson

We live in British Columbia in a small town on the Arrow Lakes. We are with the distance learning school SelfDesign. You can enroll and have a learning consultant to help you with your child’s learning path; you can also enroll and not have to report to anyone (but we are registered). Also, day one, we
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