It’s National Piano Month

national piano month
  Whether you dabble on the keys in your spare time, spend hours on the bench practicing to become the next virtuoso, teach piano for a living, or simply enjoy listening to the piano, we can all agree – the piano is an amazing instrument. In 1991, the National Piano Foundation declared September to be
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Encouragement to Homeschool Your Children

By Dr. Paul M. Elliott Part one of a series   For Christian parents to not take personal responsibility for educating their children is to barter away their souls. August 2019 – We receive many communications from Christian parents asking about homeschooling their children. They phrase their questions and concerns in many different ways, but most
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My Favorite Month

favorite month
  In the frigid dark winter, I become convinced that April is my favorite month of the year. Yet in the humid, relentless heat of July and August, I am convinced that September is my favorite month! For homeschoolers, September is a time of new beginnings. We’ve worked all summer to get caught up. We
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Hey Mama Monday: 5 Things About You, Mama

hey mama
  Hey Mama, Just a few choice words for you this morning. It’s descriptive. It’s you. 1. You love your husband. You’re not perfect; neither is he. But before the Lord you made a commitment, and the Lord will bless you for your obedience. You have chosen to love. And there are SO many blessings
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Four-Box Method to Organize Your School Room

school room
  Sometimes all you need for a fresh start is a clean school room. I really love our Four-Box Method. You basically get four boxes and label each one: Keep Trash Donate Relocate   As you remove everything from your school room, you will organize everything according to these boxes. Get your boxes labelled, and
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Teach History Starting in Genesis

history starting in genesis
  Two things matter to me when I teach history. I want my children to see history as HIS Story, to see the Lord’s hand in all that has happened in the past and will happen in the future. Also, I want us to have a blast as we explore past events, places, and people.
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The Benefits of Joining a Homeschool Group

homeschool group
  Some homeschoolers are reluctant to join a local homeschool group, but there are many benefits I have found by being a part of mine. Here are a few examples:   1. Connecting with other Families This is probably the most obvious reason to join a local homeschool group. Sometimes, homeschooling can be very lonely
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, How Do You Handle Your Trials?

hey mama
  What do you think about God’s provision? When comparing it to the way you and your husband provide for your own children, does it measure up? It is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking “Where is God? Why won’t He provide?” when in actuality, you may be asking for what you
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