Homeschooling: Hard But Worth It

I have tumbled this around in my head for days as I proposed to get it all out . . .and I have come to this conclusion. Homeschooling is by far one of the hardest things that I have ever done in my life. Well, it stacks up right next to being a mama, in
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Sonlight Curriculum and My Family

I love to read and I want my kids to love to read Sonlight is a literature based curriculum filled with living books. Living books are written by authors who are passionate about their specific subject. It is very different than a textbook. This year my daughter is in Kindergarten and together, we will have
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Homeschooling with Confidence

I don’t know about you, but I have found confidence to be a rather fickle creature; especially when it comes to homeschooling. Although I knew that pulling my kids out of “Brick and Mortar” five years ago and schooling them at home was something that I needed to do, the things that people would say
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Bible Memorization For Little Hearts

No Christian homeschool can afford to journey far without Bible memorization. As a homeschooled young woman, I’m so grateful my parents taught my siblings and me how to store God’s word in our hearts early. The Scriptures themselves teach nursing babies should already be hearing the Word (Isaiah 28:9) and that through it a child
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Article Spotlight ~ Mastering Grammar and Spelling – By Nancy Doran

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Help your child improve in other areas by improving his language arts skills! *Help your child improve their mind and skills by reading! *Does your child struggle with the mechanics of English? *Even if language arts aren’t your child’s strong suit, help them to
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Article Spotlight ~ The Power of a Picture Book – By Karen Andreola

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Introduce your children to the fun of history with picture books! *Give your children an interesting look at history through well-written picture books. *Use storybooks to introduce your children to the drama of history. *Engage your children with a good story and watch them
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Article Spotlight ~ Character & Virtue: Modesty Inside and Out by Karen Andreola

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ Only by looking outside herself can a girl worship God. Because they are “un-self-conscious,” modest girls make the best sisters, the best wives, the best mothers, the best Christians, the best citizens. Training helps children learn to be aware and concerned about others—a trait
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Article Spotlight ~ Writing Contests: Veterans! – By Cassandra Barthuly

  Click on the Article Below to Read   Article Spotlight~ *Have you ever joined a writing contest? *You may have a local branch of Veterans who offer various types of contests. *Your local Veterans of Foreign Wares (VFW) are living history books of the wars that have shaped us as a nation. *We should
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