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[…] be a wonderfully enriching experience for both parents and children, one that brings your family closer and makes homeschooling much more cohesive and enjoyable. Understanding Multi-Age Learning Many families unknowingly practice multi-age learning every day. If you have more than one child, congratulations, you’re already doing it! This approach doesn’t mean setting up a […]
[…] may sometimes seem like your children are everywhere at once (except at bedtime, when they’re nowhere to be found), they are not omnipresent, though God is. So how then are people like God? First of all, we need to understand that God is a personal being, not a mystical field of energy like the […]
[…] the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves… — Romans 8:22-23a The “ How” Apologia publishes creation-based science, math, and Bible curriculum. When you hear the term “creation-based,” what comes to mind? Maybe the first thing that pops into your […]
[…] sound like Deuteronomy 6 moments as you answered questions posed by your children and pondered the realities of truth, Heaven, Hell, eternity, sin, grace, faith, and salvation. How Would Life Change? How would your morning routines, daily activities, and evening habits change in this lock-down-to-grieve-our-sin event? The speed of life slowed down considerably during […]
[…] a wonderful time visiting with David and Sarah Marks and their two daughters (seven and 10-years-old). Everyone was pleasant, and the conversation flowed smoothly as we discussed many subjects. The father showed us pictures of their thatch roof house, which was located on a scant 0.03 acres. We discussed life in the United Kingdom […]
[…] back the authority to decide what is important for their children. Freedom to Decide Worldview There is no doubt that what children are taught today will influence how they interact with their world tomorrow. Classrooms with a one-size-fits-all philosophy miss the uniqueness of the individual child. Taught as a group leads to thought as […]
We want our children to succeed but how do we facilitate this? How necessary is it that our children choose a career path before graduating high school?
[…] play soccer?” or “It’s hot. Could we get some ice cream?” The unemployed answer was a solid no on all accounts. I knew and understood why, but how to explain it to the little eyes? What do you tell them so they comprehend but aren’t stressed? My words failed me. The fact was, there […]
[…] at a blogging conference before my oldest ever started high school. They spoke about high school and God’s plan for our kid’s future. Hearing them talk about how their kids flourished, thrived, and were able to come full circle into who God called them to be because they were homeschooled gave me the encouragement […]
[…] 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 […]
[…] stays on track, so view the Apologia curriculum path for 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 Elementary Science Astronomy 1st Grade Curriculum Bundle
[…] often end my messages by saying that I am walking by faith and enjoying the homeschooling adventure of a lifetime. I’ve written catalog and blog articles describing how home education is a walk by faith. I recently took up mountain biking. I love the time it gives me outside in God’s creation. Plus, it […]
[…] Zoom fatigue. They simply tried to copy live teaching in a virtual setting, which didn’t work. The different format requires a different approach. Whether in-person or virtual, how could anyone expect the kids to learn in any meaningful way? And they didn’t. Not only did kids get behind. Some reports suggest that they won’t […]
[…] doesn’t look too chaotic. This was before digital photography, back when cameras had film. We typically took only one picture of a scene, and we didn’t know how it turned out until we got the film developed weeks or even months later.) First, let me give you some good news: As a homeschooling parent, […]
[…] popular Young Explorer Series, we will continue to produce hardcover textbooks. Continuing a Tradition of Excellence Apologia Science has been voted #1 in the homeschool community for many years, having earned more than 100 awards and top rankings from homeschool families and publications for our books and resources. We don’t take these honors lightly, […]
[…] good way, and find peace for your soul. So what does this mean from a practical standpoint? Here’s some unconventional direction that I’ll bet isn’t shared at many commencement ceremonies these days: Guys, be the man God created you to be. Girls, be the woman God created you to be. Stay pure while you […]
[…] that energize and invigorate homeschooling mothers with plus practical encouragement for the homeschool journey. She is the author of How To Have A H.E.A.R.T. For Your Kids, How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?, and co-author of How to Homeschool with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus. Enjoy more encouragement and inspiration from […]
[…] pursue the life and work God has prepared in advance for them (Ephesians 2:10). As your children look back on their early years, the memories will be many and beautiful. They will sing to your child’s heart about the joys of their time under your roof. Keeping a summer scrapbook will enhance these memories […]
[…] daily routines and rhythms, as in a tapestry. Over time, a beautiful picture takes shape, capturing the family’s unique culture and colored with God’s grace. I love how homeschooling shaped our family. I love how my marriage to Rachael was affected by this lifestyle. We worked together in ways I never imagined on our […]
[…] are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every impurity.” (Matthew 23:27) An expert sailor with many years of experience prepared to navigate a solo trip across the Atlantic. He commissioned a boat made to his specifications, and she was a beauty. A […]
