Homeschool – 5 Advantages of Small

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  When you count the blessings of home-style learning, you are not be intimidated by the GIGANTIC government school. You know the truth is: . . . What the BIG school can do, . . . . . . your LITTLE school can do better. In the SMALL school, the benefit of reading INTERESTING books
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Hey Mama Monday: Mama, What’s the Best Way to Teach Math?

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  Hey Mama, I’m probably going to sound like a broken record, but the best way to teach math is to find the best curriculum or method for your kid. And the frustrating thing can be that what works for one of your kids may not work for the others. There are a lot of
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Incorporating Communication Skills into Your Homeschool Curriculum

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  Think for a moment about how important communication is to your daily life. These skills help us clearly articulate and express our thoughts, feelings, desires. They help us actively listen to others, interpret the meaning and message of what’s being said, and socially interact with our friends and colleagues. From our very first attempts
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Travel God’s World With Missionaries to Bring Geography Alive

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  Meeting missionaries in our geography studies has been such a blessing to my family. We love geography to begin with, yet when you add the missionaries, other countries become so alive. “Children, here is a nation that God loved so much that He sent His Son to the cross and missionaries to reach them
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Using Ancient Literature to Teach History In Middle School

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  Many of us use a curriculum to teach history, but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am continuing this history literature series with some of the best books to teach ancient history. Students in ancient times, sitting by candlelight, actually read history through literature. There simply was no
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Using Literature to Teach Ancient History in Elementary School

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  Many of us use a curriculum to teach history; but using literature to teach history can be a great teaching tool. I am beginning this history literature series with some of the best books to teach ancient history. Students in ancient times, sitting by candlelight, actually read history through literature. There simply was no
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My Notice of Intent is Approved, Now What?

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  Welcome to the club! I am sure emotions have overcome you. Fear and utter shock probably being the most prevalent emotions. Having the weight of your child’s education completely on you is terrifying. You may think, “What if I can’t teach my child?” “They will never listen to me.” “I am not a teacher.”
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7 Charlotte Mason-Inspired Teaching Methods to Add to Your Home School

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  Charlotte Mason, a Christian educator who lived over a century ago, has inspired me to cultivate wonder, use living books, cultivate good habits, enjoy nature, use narration, and explore art and music in my homeschool. Our entire family has benefited from these practical ways to make learning fun and help children remember what they
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