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How to Add Sparkle to Your Copywork–Part 2

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Copywork Part 2

We explored a lot of information for beginning writers in the last post. Let's continue learning how to add sparkle to your copywork for beginning writers, and then continue on to copywork for readers and writers. Be sure to read all the way through to the giveaway! Where to Begin Letters It helps to teach children to write from top … [Read more...]

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How to Add SPARKLE to Your Copywork

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Copywork may be a fairly common word in the homeschool community, but it is also not very popular among many students.  To be honest, it doesn’t always sound like the most fun thing to teach either.  Whatever your feelings about it, it is a rich tool for teaching language arts.  The big question is, “How can you add some sparkle to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool Tagged With: charlotte mason, Homeschool

Celebrations and Traditions for the Modern Christian Family

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Celebrations and Traditions

***I was given a copy of "Generation to Generation" for review purposes, but all thought and opinions are truly my own. I promise to always be true in my recommendations!*** Holidays, birthdays, celebrations—I love them all! Being festive breaks up the monotony of the day to day. When we pause to consider the reasons behind the celebrations, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book List, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Life, Family Time, Family Worship Tagged With: Books, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Influence, Witness, Worship

How You School This Year Really Won’t Matter

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How You School This Year Really Won't Matter

I get it.  As parents, we feel the pressure to make each moment matter.  And a year consists of LOTS of moments!  But what if I told you that how you school this year really won’t matter in the grand scheme of things?   I know there are exceptions to every rule.  There will be some extreme cases where one choice leads down a dangerous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Teens

They Call That School?! Afternoon Occupations

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Afternoon Occupations

There is so much to learn that it is easy to feel stressed.  It is a normal tendency to think you need to pack in a bunch of lectures and learning.  But learning doesn’t have to be all work and no play.  In fact, play is learning!  People learn best when they are having fun!  Enter leisurely afternoons, a.k.a. “afternoon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Homeschool, Philosophies Tagged With: charlotte mason, Curriculum, Homeschool

Dictation: The Easy Way to Teach Grammar

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Dictation: The Easy Way to Teach Grammar

Everyone is getting ready to head back to school.  We are all making difficult decisions, including deciding on curriculum.  So many are struggling and looking for something easy and do-able.  That is one reason I love dictation.  Dictation is an easy way to teach grammar. Dictation Basics What is … [Read more...]

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Three Christian Book Series to Put On Your Children’s Reading List This Year

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Children's Christian Book Series

No matter what homeschool camp you find yourself in, we all have one thing in common--our children need to read good books.  A love of reading is valuable beyond words.  No only does it teach us about a variety of topics, it also draws us into different worlds.  Here are a few Christian book series to put on your children’s reading … [Read more...]

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Bible Study the Charlotte Mason Way

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Many of you have heard of Charlotte Mason, the 19th century guru on education that is still making a stir in the homeschool community today.  She had lots of great ideas about how to teach various subjects, but did you know that one of those subjects was Bible study? Let’s learn about Bible study the Charlotte Mason way! The more I … [Read more...]

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10 Things That Might Surprise You About Charlotte Mason and Her Methods

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10 Things That Might Surprise You About Charlotte Mason and Her Methods

If you are a homeschooler, you have probably heard a little about Charlotte Mason and her methods.  Miss Mason is the founder of the Charlotte Mason Method for homeschooling.  Her method is widely accepted as one of the most common methods for homeschooling. Unless you have researched her extensively, however, you might find some things … [Read more...]

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5 Popular Christian Authors with Adapted Works for Children

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works for children

Sometimes as parents you might know who to turn to for your own spiritual inspiration.  You may know the go to names, but did you know that many of them have also made or had resources adapted for children?  Here are some names you may know that have also adapted resources for your children. Think of the great conversations you could have when you … [Read more...]

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As I was scrolling through Facebook this morning, As I was scrolling through Facebook this morning, I was reminded of the horrible things going on in this world.  Our children need to be filled with the spirit to cope with everything they will deal with in their lives. My 2021 goal is to focus on Jesus more than ever before. But you can balance the seriousness with a little bit of fun as well. Check out my latest blog post and the games at BibleGamesCentral.com. God is a fun God who wants you to have an abundant life!  #biblegamescentral #biblegames #biblefun #christianeducation #homeschool #childrensministry
Our world needs light. So try to be just a little Our world needs light. So try to be just a little more patient, a little more kind, snd find the joy in all of the yuck. God is still good and He still loves us. #youversion #bethelight
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This is my youngest with her new Beautiful Word Co This is my youngest with her new Beautiful Word Coloring Bible set. She is a prayer warrior and loves to read the Word for herself—even at the age of 7!  No matter what she does in life, her enthusiasm for God will always be one of her greatest traits!  Find out more about this Bible and download some free Bible verse coloring pages on my latest blog post. The link is in my bio!  #beautifulwordgiftset #FlyBy #bibleforgirls #wordofgod #hideitinyourheart
Faith. It’s important all the time, but in this Faith. It’s important all the time, but in this season of uncertainty, it feels even more important. I keep asking God to change my heart if what I want is not what he has for me, but the pull just keeps getting stronger. I am certain of what I hope for. It’s a struggle to be just as certain that He will provide it. But He is faithful even when we are not. Thank goodness!  So we will praise Him in the storm...and wait. #faith #waitingplace #godisgood #hewillprovide
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