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A Time to Give Thanks for the Many Things That Homeschool Offers

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Thankful for Homeschool

  There are so many things to be thankful for, not only this Thanksgiving season, but always!  Thanksgiving, however, reminds me to actually stop and say thank you for all the little things. I’m thankful for my Jesus, my family, my friends, and also the opportunity to homeschool.  It's a time to give thanks for the many things that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Family Time, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Logistics

Empower Your Preschool and Kindergarten Using Phonics With Penmanship

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Phonics With Penmanship

It’s time to empower your preschool using Phonics with Penmanship!  Imagine having a preschooler or kindergartener that is so pumped up and ready to learn that the elementary years can go much smoother. It’s possible!  Empower your preschool and kindergarten with a great phonics and penmanship program to go along with all the fun activities and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Homeschool Tagged With: Homeschool, Preschool, Reviews

The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV

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The Tantalizing, Terrible Truth About TV

The first reality TV show I ever remember flipping by was Temptation Island.  The name says it all.  A group of men and women were stranded on a tropical island together, with the ultimate goal of tempting each other away from their significant others.  It was like watching a train wreck--I just couldn’t look away.  Did people really do this kind … [Read more...]

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Amazing Homeschool Resources from Psycho With 6

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Amazing Homeschool Resources from Psycho With 6

I just love that name, don’t you?  Psycho With 6?  I think we can all say that we feel a bit “psycho” at times!   The name Psycho With 6, however, refers to Dr. Melanie Wilson, a homeschool psychologist turned homeschooling mother of 6.  (That could make anyone a little bit psycho at first, don’t you think?!)  You can check out her blog, Psycho … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Curriculum, Homeschool, Organization, Reviews

More Life-Changing Bible Studies for Families

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More life-changing Bible studies for families

If you are one of the lucky ones, you have already found a Bible study that you love.  Even so, we can all use a change of pace sometimes.  Here are two more life-changing Bible studies that you should consider trying out this year...   Community Bible Study Community Bible Study is an inductive, international Bible study for people … [Read more...]

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A Brand New Way to Bring the Bible to Life: The Picture Smart Bible Review and Giveaway

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Picture Smart Bible review and giveaway

Whether you are a homeschool parent planning for your most important subject (Bible!) or a working parent trying to decide what to use for family devotions at home, I have a great suggestion for you today…the Picture Smart Bible! I was given a copy of the Picture Smart Bible, 4-Adult, in exchange for an honest review.  I promise to only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Worship, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Kid Min, Reviews, Worship

Debunking the Myths about Boxed Curriculum

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What is Boxed Curriculum? Homeschooling can be a daunting task--especially when you don’t know where to begin.  Boxed curriculum is a great place to start for those who feel overwhelmed.  It is just what you might expect--curriculum in a box!  Boxed curriculum is typically thought to be almost everything you need for a school year.  You might need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Fun and Field Trips, Homeschool, Prayer Tagged With: Curriculum, Homeschool, Peace, Prayer

Teaching Math and Science Isn’t Rocket Science…It’s Ministry!

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Teaching Math and Science Isn't Rocket Science...It's Ministry!

Math and science...you either love them or hate them.  Teaching them brings on a similar response.  I have heard many mothers lamenting over how bad their math lesson went. Science often gets neglected or we fall way behind where we want to be in our curriculum.  The struggles are real.  Take a deep breath and relax. Teaching math and science isn’t … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Fun, Homeschool Tagged With: Curriculum, Homeschool, Prayer, Reviews

How to Teach Reading and Writing that Will Move Your Child’s Soul

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How to Teach Reading and Writing That Will move Your Child's Soul

It’s that time of year when most of us are in limbo.  Our summer has officially begun (or has already been going for a while).  We have a little time before the mad rush of autumn hits us in the face as we dive back into routine.  We know that if we give up just a tiny bit of our summer to plan for the upcoming school year, we can have a year that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Curriculum, Family Life, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources, Philosophies Tagged With: Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Reviews

Why BiblioPlan Will Go Down in History

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BiblioPlan

When you have good news, you want to share it.  Recently I find out about a great history curriculum that mixes in Biblical world history too. I am excited to share it with you… Why Will BiblioPlan Go Down in History? I was first told about BibloPlan by a friend who is a history buff.  She attended the Teach Them Diligently homeschool … [Read more...]

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