Did you know that the traditional education system, despite its supposed advancements, may only cater to some learners’ diverse needs? Shocker, I know. đ But that is probably why many discerning parents are resorting to alternative methods of educating their children. According to Health Research Funding, 2.9% of the students in the United States do…
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16 Family Devotional Ideas to Engage All Ages Family devotional time was (and still is) a cornerstone piece in our homeschooling and discipleship of our children over the past 22 years. These days, with two grown children and a large age gap, it’s getting trickier to balance schedules and individual needs. But we still make…
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Spelling Made Fun and Easy: Homeschooling Tips and Tricks for the Lifeschooler In my 22 years homeschooling (or lifeschooling, as we like to call it), we have never had “homeschooling spelling” as a formal subject. I’m such a rebel! But it’s not because I don’t think spelling is an important skill. It is. And it’s…
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In this post, I’d like to share eight great spice mixes to make with your kids. Even starting at a young age, your kids can begin to the learn the power of creating spices and using them to cook. And since July is National Culinary Arts month, it’s a great time to explore this topic! Where…
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I’m so excited to share lifeschooling tips for using the newspaper printable! âExtra, extra! Read all about it!â Thereâs something fun and nostalgic about watching an old black and white movie with scenes of a newsboy shouting out this line. It brings to mind one of my favorite movies, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, where the…
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The following article, “What Am I Really Accomplishing?”, was written by Tina Farewell for the May, 2012 MHEA Newseltter and is reprinted with permission. What Am I Really Accomplishing? There is just one way to avoid being overwhelmedâto bring everything as it arises to our Master; and He does help, and He does not misunderstand….
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If you’re looking for ideas to help your children fall in love with poetry without killing their love of learning, keep reading this guest post by Angela from Schooling with Grace. One of my favorite early school memories is of our class memorizing one of Shel Silversteinâs poems. We laughed hysterically, as all first graders do, at…
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Although it may seem easier said than done, you can begin raising mission-minded kids. For many years when my oldest two kids were young, we went every Friday with other believers to stand in front of our local abortion center. It was an opportunity to share the Gospel. We handed out tracts and information, and…
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As we study various topics, we should always be considering how it relates to our mission here in this brief time we have on earth. It is important to give our children the eternal perspective that comes with a Christian worldview! To that end, I have created this Country and Missions Study printable to combine…
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Sometimes the very best way to highlight the absurdity of the “normal” is to show it for what it truly is. I hope this pointed piece of satire will help you look at fostering the love of learning in a new way! How to Kill Your Child’s Love of Learning in 10 Easy Steps…
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