Incorporating Communication Skills into Your Homeschool Curriculum

communication skills
  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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How to Plan High School Courses for Homeschool Students

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  Homeschooling high school does not need to be daunting. You can plan high school courses for homeschool with ease once you realize that you, the parent, have the option to guide your child down the path that you think is best. As a parent, you have had over a decade to get to know
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Hey Mama Monday: It’s Back to School Preparation Time, Mama

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  Back to school? Is that what we are supposed to be doing? I am actually just starting to prepare for the next school year. Like me, maybe you find yourself not quite ready. I have so much I want to do and share with my children. How will I fit it all in? I
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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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Hey Mama Monday: This is the Day the Lord Has Made, Mama

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  Summer is a great time to get outdoors and have fun learning (and the kids don’t even have to realize they’re soaking up knowledge). If your kids like sketching, drawing, or journaling, head outside with sketchbooks and have the kids jot down what’s special about God’s creation to them. If scavenger hunts are more
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Backyard Gardening

backyard gardening
  Well, if you always wanted your own little plot of veggies, now is the time! Designate a small plot in your yard or a large pot on your porch. Be sure you have plenty of soil, sun, and a steady water supply. You can pick up a garden hose and a gardening can for
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4 Easy Ways to Explore History with Young Children

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  We start history early with our children because we have so much fun with exploring other time periods. It’s like getting into a time machine and traveling back in time to meet exciting people, observe historic events, and immerse ourselves in a brand-new culture. I love history! It is a fantastic look at God’s
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