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So, you feel called to homeschool, but you don’t know how to begin your homeschool journey? It’s a daunting task—educating your children while raising them to be responsible, kind, productive, God-fearing individuals. But God designed and prepared you perfectly for this role, and where you may be lacking, God fills in the gaps. Here […]
[…] find the time to go outside and enjoy this special event created by God! —Damian Ludwiczak, Exploring Creation with High School Astronomy Solar Eclipse vs. Lunar Eclipse Many people confuse the two types of eclipses. The difference is that in a lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the […]
[…] scene. This son is angry, refusing to join in the celebration. Even after the father begs him to join, the older son refuses. He reminds his father how hard he has worked and how long he has obeyed. He’s been the “good son” but hasn’t had a single party for it. He saw his […]
[…] communities today. Sharing My Homeschool Testimony As I have homeschooled, I’ve shared my journey with other homeschooling parents and those considering going down this path. I’ve explained how we came to this decision, how God went before us, His Holy Spirit convicted us, and we made it only by His grace. I’ve talked about […]
[…] 6:4 tells us that we are to raise our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. In Philippians 4:8, we hear instruction from Paul on how to think. He shares: “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or […]
[…] a recommended course sequence (one possible curriculum path option your child can take) Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting, giving […]
[…] his mother’s womb. The thought takes my breath away. God’s hands are all over your little babies; they will come out covered in His fingerprints! There are so many things I would like to share today, but I have narrowed to three. Relax This one sounds so much easier than it is. But having been […]
[…] researching home education online, you’ve probably heard of Charlotte Mason. Apologia’s curriculum is based on the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. But what are the Charlotte Mason values, and how can you incorporate it into your homeschool? “Education is a life, an atmosphere, a discipline.” – Charlotte Mason, 1842-1923 Families who home-educate their children often talk […]
[…] homeschool. My kids never get bored of their math books since each lesson uses different manipulatives and activities to teach the concepts. I am so impressed with how well the books are written and especially love using generic manipulatives and household items we already have. My 2nd grader gets easily frustrated when things take […]
[…] actually talking about when they meet a homeschooling family and utter the words, “What about socialization?” Sadly, many students accustomed to a public school setting don’t know how to function outside of the four walls of the institution. The pressure to conform is too great. And it can be surprising what people will compromise […]
[…] represented the Lord in a special way. To honor the king was to honor God; to disrespect the king was to disrespect the Lord. You may recall how David had several opportunities to kill Saul, the murderous king who spent years trying to end David’s life. But each time, David stayed his hand because […]
[…] need a Good Shepherd, a Master, a Friend. You need to know you don’t know better than Him. The next thing I’ll mention – correction number one: Many, many times life will happen to you. You’ll be broadsided. You head, it will spin. You’ll wonder what happened again and again. Your dreams will get […]
[…] junior high because of his emotional swings. He never knew if he would wake up happy or angry. His emotions controlled him, and he had no idea how to explain this or manage them. Of course, he wasn’t admitting this to us at the time because he wasn’t mature enough to objectively analyze his […]
[…] glory due His name. So if we were to make it the highest goal of our prayers to recognize the holiness of God and glorify His name, how might that impact our daily lives? Let me offer four possibilities. Hallowed Be His Name First, hallowing the name of our Father in heaven causes us […]
[…] writing. The longer you wait to grade, the less weight your evaluation will have with them. Whether you choose a letter or number grade, the explanation of how you arrived at that grade will help your students immensely. We are grading our students so we can ascertain their relative proficiency and so they can […]
Do you know how to write a resume? Suppose a family friend alerts you to a part-time job opportunity that sounds perfect for you. Or you learn of an outstanding scholarship in your area of interest—except the deadline is in two days and the application is four pages long. Do you know how to […]
[…] to be silent, to pause, to rest. As you consider the need to pause and rest, think of ways you can practice this discipline in your life. How will you respond to your heavenly Father as you contemplate His mighty deeds and the many times He has come to your rescue? Be Silent Before […]
[…] or, for that matter, what is true. Yet people have an innate need to seek the truth. Whatever their political leanings, people look for some framework that defines how they should behave. We are always discussing what is right and wrong—what should be done and what shouldn’t. What is the right way to treat our […]
[…] of discovery, obedience, and ultimate blessing begins with a healthy and reverent fear of God (Proverbs 9:10). I encourage you to do a word search and see how many times and places you can find “wisdom” in the Bible. Think of it as a treasure hunt. After all, wisdom is described as being more valuable than […]
[…] “school” but can be fun and educational. Take cooking for instance. We all know there’s math involved in converting teaspoons to tablespoons, doubling a recipe, or deciding how to measure four and a half eggs. Then there is the chemistry that takes place when mixing the ingredients and baking them into a whole new […]
