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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 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...]

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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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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...]

Filed Under: Book Brigade, Curriculum, Devotionals, Family Time, Family Worship, Homeschool, Kid Books and Resources Tagged With: Bible Adventures, Curriculum, Family, Family Bible Study, Homeschool, Worship

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...]

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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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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...]

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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...]

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Hello! I'm Tara. My kids and I spend a lot of time in our van (and elsewhere) singing, playing , and praying. Join us as we navigate through the winding roads of life, enjoy the journey, and arrive at a place where we love Jesus with all our hearts. Read More
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