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On Choosing Literature
May 10, 2012
Choosing literature for our children is a daunting task. There are many book lists and books about books available seeking to help us choose the good part. However, literature selection is a very personal venture. Each family has to determine for itself how it will answer the question: what literature is good for my family? [...]
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Still on the Fence? – Things Learned
May 2, 2012
We began our homeschooling journey in 1998. After agonizing, searching and praying, our inclination to homeschool was confirmed by words from a godly grandmother – “Why don’t you just homeschool?” No one knew what had been in our hearts; we had discussed our thoughts of homeschooling with no one. We knew where those words came [...]
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How-To Ideas from DIYHomeschooler
April 24, 2012
We are frequently asked for more information on How-To homeschool, more practical ways to implement some of the ideas you will find on this site. That type of material can frequently be found at our DIY Homeschooler site. Here are a few examples: Book Study: The Little Red Hen: Free eBook Ideas for [...]
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3 Considerations When Setting the Atmosphere
April 20, 2012
So much of what we do in educating at home revolves around setting up an atmosphere conducive to real learning. That means we need to be aware of what our children are thinking, what their interests are, and what it is they need to accomplish their goals. But we also need to provide an atmosphere [...]
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Too Many Choices?
April 13, 2012
Many homeschoolers, especially veterans, thrive on the freedom homeschooling affords their family. They can schedule breaks when and where they are needed. They can go back to cover material if it wasn’t clear the first time. They can skip ahead if the material is old news and already understood. They can choose materials from a [...]
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Dr. Beechick Answers High School Homeschooling Questions
April 4, 2012
We have added a link to a helpful article by Dr. Beechick to our Beechick Basics page. Answers: High School Homeschooling is a short article that originally appeared in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Excerpted from Dr. Beechick’s Homeschool Answer Book, the article answers two questions: 1. What course of study should a high school homeschool [...]
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Answering Key Questions About the Family: Free eBook
March 30, 2012
Homeschooling provides a unique atmosphere in which to raise a family. It provides an atmosphere that encourages men to be men, wives to be wives, and one in which children are allowed to be children. Of course, the example we live out before our children “is what most affects them.”
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Are YOU Qualified?
March 26, 2012
I am reminded of Moses, when God called him with a burning bush. Moses argued; he didn’t speak well in public. God was persistent, and finally Moses relented. How closely that rings to my experiences. I was called to homeschool eleven years ago, when my daughter was three. But I argued… Mary Biever, God Doesn’t [...]
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“I Can’t Do It Anymore”: Thoughts for Avoiding Burnout
March 22, 2012
This past fall many families jumped into homeschooling for the first time. Others made a renewed commitment. But spring has sprung, children are antsy, mom is tired, frustration is building, interest is waning.
If this sounds like you – don’t worry; you are not alone!
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Out of the Heart
March 14, 2012
What you are is what you are when no one is looking. It is evident by the extra effort you put in when no one will notice. The energy you spend to do it right, when you are the only one involved. The motivation behind your actions, that no one will ever guess. The activities [...]
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