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Bible Study resources
'A' has been using a wonderful book to enhance her understanding of New Testament readings. She currently uses "The Narrated Bible" and this is a chronological Bible with a small commentary at the beginning of each section. This is good and 'A' is enjoying it....
Music Appreciation for the HomeGrownKids
Music appreciation in our home, featuring the Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Bible Study Toolbar
Have I mentioned before that I love the Internet??? I am constantly amazed at the generosity of people. There is so much information and products available for FREE these days. I love to study the Bible...and I often use the Internet and online Bibles to do so. I...
Do You Strew?
Strewing...What is it? We know there is unschooling and carschooling, there is even fridgeschooling, but there's another new term which is popular. Even though it's a new term the practice of it isn't new...in fact, I'm sure everyone does it to varying degrees. Did...
Global Warming-My Thoughts
?But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good? 1 Thessalonians 5:21 I?ve been called a skeptic. I?m prone to investigate some conspiracy theories. I like to think that I examine things (within my own limited knowledge and understanding). I think...
Upgrade 2
After my review on Upgrade, by Kevin Swanson I was asked how this book impacted my life so I'll attempt to share my thoughts here. Upgrade! How it helped me. I've already written a review so I won't rehash that so I'll approach it from another angle without rewriting...
English Lessons HomeGrownKids Style
English lessons… the HomeGrownKids way
Record Keeping – HomeGrownKids Style
Record Keeping – HomeGrownKids Style
History Scope and Sequence
HomeGrownKid's Scope & Sequence for world history Birth to age 9 ( birth -G4) Old Testament History (Egypt & Sumeria)then Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece, Middle Ages, Reformation & Renaissance, .... with read-a-louds. Use the Bible and Bible stories and...
Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child
Anyone who knows me (or reads my blog) would know that I like to read books on home-schooling...particularly books that speak about the heart of education. I like to read books by Robin Sampson, Sally Clarkson, Diana Waring, Marilyn Howshall and others. I have noticed...
A great week of softball
Whew! What a fantastic, exciting, stressful yet satisfying week! A whole week of softball, featuring U/16 Girls from each state playing off for the title of U/16 Girls National Championship. New South Wales has been victorious for the last 7 out of 10 years, including...
The Stages of Learning
We don’t use grade levels in our home…They are distracting and quite irrelevant. The labels of grade/year level can be of some use but I prefer to view things in stages of learning, rather than grades. Stages of learning is much more individual and personal, allowing for uniqueness to shine in the various subjects and topics of interest. While there is a transition that occurs when a child enters from a ‘Collecting Knowledge’ stage to the next stage, ‘Understanding’. The next stage (Wisdom) is very important and most enjoyable…and the one that we parents, need to recognise.
Grade 7 schedule for one of my children
Here was my daughter's schedule for 2005 (approx age of grade 7) ** She was a reader! BIBLE/DEVOTIONAL Prayer is an Adventure by Patricia St. John. Young Person?s Guide to Knowing God MATHS Saxon 65 Champions of Mathematics Mathematician's are People, Too...
People Will Learn What They Need To Know
People will learn what they need to know, when they need to know it.
Nori chips
Nori Chips with Gomashi
Does Studying Hebrew Roots Take Away From Jesus?
G'day, A question that I previously asked, and one that arises fairly often on the Heart of Wisdom e-group is about the focus on Hebrew Roots or Heritage. Some people mistakenly believe that this focus takes away from Jesus Christ. Robin, the author of the HOWTA and...
Our HighSchool Experience
I?m going to write some of our experiences with our teen daughters. One of them is 15yo and she has always learnt at home. The younger daughter is 13yo and has always learnt at home except this year she spent 15 weeks at a small private Christian school until we moved...
Low-Energy Homeschool Mum…
Am I the only low-energy homeschooling mum around? Due to megaloblastic anemia, B12 deficiency, low folate levels and being unfit, I find that I am very low on energy, both physical and mental. While everyone else seems to be running around, doing various activities...
Timeline helps
History Timeline Helps Heart of Wisdom Timeline information How to make a timeline easily Printable version of a timeline Printable version from Cindy Rushton Other helps: http://history.donnayoung.org/timeline.htm...
Out and About..
We didn't make it to church yesterday. DH still needs a bit of help in the morning after his recent shoulder reconstruction...and with another teen in the house (daughter's friend) we just didn't make it out the door by 8.45am. So, we decided to go out for a few...
