How to Choose an Online Class

online class
  So, it’s the end of the school year in our home and I’m already thinking about next year. It seems I’m not alone because, in the past week, two moms have asked me about curriculum choices. In particular, they were both asking about online courses. This has been on my mind lately, as well.
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Worldview Resources

christian worldview
  Last month, I poured out my heart for teaching kids to recognize the lies the world is going to throw at them. It is so clear from Scripture that we are not to be naïve about the wiles of the Devil and the worldviews of those who have rejected God. I’m sure there are
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Our Preschool Spring Reading List

reading list
  Spring is finally upon us and I am so excited for warmer weather, bright flowers, and even the rain that comes during this season. This month I decided to share some awesome spring themed books that we will be reading with our preschoolers. Our oldest loved these books when he was younger so I
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Read, Taste, Share

foodie books
  When I was growing up, one of my favorite school activities was celebrating National Reading Month in March. I was an avid reader, and I relished in the chance to participate in month long challenges of how many books I had read, how many minutes I had spent reading, and other classroom contests. Due
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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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Guide Your Curriculum With The 4 Learning Styles

learning styles
  Recently, Heather Eberlin shared her story about adjusting her teaching method to match her son’s preference for a different learning style. Eberlin’s story of not staying married to your teaching style and curriculum is an important lesson that many homeschooling parents have to learn over time. To help our children grow to love learning,
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How You Can Start A Low-Key Co-op

homeschool co-op
  Several years ago, the homeschool mothers in my area sensed a need to spend more time together; but none of us had much time to spare. If we were going to form a group, it would have to compliment our homeschooling efforts without hindering them. It could not consume a large portion of our
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