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Learning with Different Ages and Levels 2
In the last post, I wrote about using unit studies in the homeschool. In this post (part 2), I want to write in a more practical way and show exactly how a unit study can be accomplished. How can I plan a unit of study? Let's consider a unit on 'Ancient Eygpt", a unit...
Learning with Different Ages and Levels
Homeschooling Multiple Ages... (first written in 2002) Do you have each of your children doing separate studies? Do you long to have a more natural family oriented approach to your homeschooling journey? How do you homeschool with more than one child, and all at...
Labour Day-Public Holiday
Today is Labour Day! It is a public holiday in Queensland. Yahoo! But many people don't know what significance this holiday has for them. Do you know? Do your children know? Labour Day is a public holiday in recognition of when workers won the right to a reduced work...
Mother's Day: Teaching Children to Serve
What messages do you send your child regarding motherhood? What lessons can you teach through this day? Your children will not always be young, and the time for teaching these sorts of lessons will not always be so ripe. Make the most of it! Pray and discover how you can creatively impart life values to your child and teach them the important lessons in life.
Carnival of Homeschooling
The new Carnival of Homeschooling is over at Dewey's Treehouse! It is a truly inspirational carnival. If you can't remember when or where the next carnival is to be held, just come back to my blog, look down the left hand side of the page and you'll see that...
Do Your Kids Read Books?
I sometimes read the blog of Albert Mohler and I am always blessed, encouraged and informed by his posts. He wrote a post back in January about "Do Your Kids Read Books?" Interesting. Thought provoking. As a homeschool mother, what will I do about it? Does this change...
Day Four: Honesty and Integrity
Honesty and Integrity May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you. Psalm 25:21 .
The Kingdom Series
The series is one continuous story with characters that portray courage, loyalty, discipline, and honor. Read chapter excerpts and reviews or listen to theme music from each book. We've just started book one in our new read aloud fiction. I have wanted this series for...
Why I Don't Like Seeker Friendly Churches
It's not too often that I'm at a loss for words...but I was last night when I went to bed and read over the Sunday paper. Now I love a good cappuccinos (skinny cap with a shot of caramel, thanks!) and I also like to look nice but this new brand of church has me...
Appreciating Poetry
I didn't grow up with a love of poetry...and to be perfectly honest I still don't fully appreciate poetry, mainly because I don't fully understand it. Nevertheless, I try to foster a love and appreciation of poetry in the hearts of my children as much of the Bible is...
Living by Rules
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.? Ephesians 2:8-9 Law. Rules. Trying to live according to them. Does funny thing to people eh. Here in our city, we are heading into...
Knowledge Overload
Yesterday, John and I went to a Christian bookstore together for the first time in awhile. I go there fairly regularly and, as a creature of habit, there are specific sections that I just naturally avoid as they don't interest me. John doesn't go as frequently as I do...
Course Requirements for History Program Using Living Books
I managed to creep into the deep, dark recesses of my computer to find the Course Requirements that I compiled for my high school children. • Complete one essay in-depth (biographical, comparative,changing over time, or question based essay) from each group of...
The Centre of the Bible
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.
Jesus is coming again!
THE WORD OF GOD
became flesh…
THE SON OF GOD
became man…
THE LORD OF ALL
became a servant…
THE RIGHTEOUS ONE
was made sin…
Analogy: the barber shop
A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. As the barber began to work, they began to have a good conversation. They talked about so many things and various subjects. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I...
Teaching Older Children to Be a Friend…
We had visitors the other day! Friends that we hadn't seen for several months. It was wonderful time of fellowship and general catching up. A memorable highlight was when the little 5yo daughter came running out of the car, whizzing straight past me and bounded...
And He Shall Sit as a Refiner and Purifier of Silver
We all go through some hard times. Yes, it would seem some people more than others, but it is not in vain. I pray that this will comfort and strengthen all who feel as though they are going through the furnace at this time. "Some time ago, a few ladies met in a...
Practising the Presence of God…
I'm starting to read this little book called, "The Practice of the Presence of GOD" by brother Lawrence. I'd like to read it slowly and try to absorb as much as I can. I'm using an abridged version for now and maybe later I'll read the unabridged version. The...
God's Goal for Parents
God’s initial goal for Christian homeschooling families is not the raising of godly children. Instead, God’s wonderful, but subtly hidden agenda is that the homeschooling experience be so challenging for the parents that they feel the need and hunger for a closer walk with their heavenly Father.
