Serving those preparing another generation of hearts ... at home!
I could do it too: give you a plan completely laid out from Kindergarten through 12th grade, covering every subject plus hand-picked and much sought-after electives, including all of the books you would need spelled out right down to the publisher, date, and edition. I could hand you a list of dos and don’t dos [...]
As we age, recovery gets harder. Simple exertions take a larger toll. We don’t “bounce” so well as we once did. When you are over 50, and still running, you have to be more careful about monitoring your liquid intake so as to avoid dehydration. Nutrition concerns loom and steps must be taken to refuel [...]
There will be days…maybe several. Maybe more than several. Things will NOT go as you plan. The schedule will NOT hold together. The materials will NOT be exactly the right fit. The entire endeavor will NOT appear to be all that you hoped it would be. You WILL wonder, “How did I get here?” We [...]
She has homeschooled her children for 25 years, written several homeschool books, and has her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. Think she knows a thing or two about the subject? “How to Select the Right Curriculum” by Dr. Mary Hood, an article published in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, provides seven tips from a homeschool veteran. [...]
When we first start homeschooling, the first consideration we naturally gravitate to is the choice of materials we will use. Somehow, through our perception of “school,” our own experiences, or what we see others do, we equate teaching our children with textbooks, workbooks and “school” materials. So that is where we start. They become our [...]
We need to know what we are aiming for before we can hit it. Success may not look like you think it will. And real success probably won’t look anything like success as defined by the world at large. So before you start chasing those all illusive dreams for your children (and your homeschool), pray [...]
Many homeschoolers will face criticism at some point in their homeschooling “career.” It may come from family, friends, the well-meaning stranger or even the church. While these criticisms can be hurtful and disappointing, we can stay above the wake of loud voices by staying strong in our faith and remembering whom we serve. It really [...]
It is easy for any wife and mother to become distracted with the multitudinous duties that daily await her. When we add in the duty of teaching our children -- and teaching them well -- we can … Continue reading →
