Our oldest son has taken some courses online over the past few years and it has been a great benefit to him–and to me. Latin By his third year of Latin study, I could no longer keep up with him. It had gotten to the point that I would check his work with the teacher […]
That’s Unique
November 17, 2008 by ·
Every Friday Heart of the Matter has a different meme topic. This week it’s “What makes you unique?” I wrote a serious post about this on my Counter-cultural Mom blog. Part of the point, though, is to get to know one another better, so I thought I would write another post here, just for […]
Is There an Expert in the House?
November 15, 2008 by ·
God created each of our children with special gifts and talents. One of the joys of homeschooling is our ability to enable our kids to use and develop the unique abilities God has given them even in their youth. Two of our boys are avid birdwatchers. When I say avid, I mean that this is […]
Games at School
November 14, 2008 by ·
Let me start by saying I am not one of those moms who always has a game ready to teach any concept. I like to sit down, do the work, and move on. But that isn’t always the best way to learn, is it? So sometimes we do play games for school. And usually I […]
Mom-Help
November 12, 2008 by ·
This week’s Homeschool Memoirs at Homeschool Blog Awards is about what we do when we need to clear our head or take a breather. When I’m feeling stressed I usually grab a cup of coffee and take a few moments to read. Right now I am enjoying a new book, To Have and To Hold. […]
Teaching Kids About Money
November 12, 2008 by ·
Times are tough right now for a lot of people. My first grader recently asked me about the state of our economy. He remembers studying the Great Depression last year, and he was worried! This is a perfect time to talk to our kids about money. Kids and Tithing When a child is old enough […]
Choosing the Best Books
November 8, 2008 by ·
I love to read, and I want to instill a desire to read in my children from an early age. There are few things I enjoy more than snuggling up on the couch together, reading a wonderful book! But it wasn’t always this way! I used to dread reading to my children. Of course I […]
Favorite Books for Preschoolers
November 8, 2008 by ·
Here are some of my favorite books to read with my preschooler. If time would permit, I could list many more. What are some of your favorites? I’d love to read your comments on this topic! We love Hoot, by Jane Hissey. In fact, any book in Hissey’s Old Bear series ranks as a favorite, […]
Favorite Resources for Thanksgiving
November 6, 2008 by ·
We love Thanksgiving! I take the opportunity every year to help my children gain an appreciation for our nation, which was founded by Christians seeking freedom from religious persecution. Here are some of the resources we are using in our family. Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford Every year we read an excerpt from this […]
Listen to The Prince’s Poison Cup!
November 5, 2008 by ·
Has your family read R.C. Sproul’s new children’s book, The Prince’s Poison Cup? It is one in a series of children’s books designed to teach biblical truth to children. Focusing on the Atonement, The Prince’s Poison Cup is about the horrible price that a Prince paid for His people. Our family has enjoyed Sproul’s other […]
