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[…] 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 […]
[…] overall ignorance of the importance of fostering developmental milestones. The groundwork of reflex development and maturation, which begins in utero and progresses through infancy and toddlerhood, dictates how we, as adolescents and adults, process and respond to the world around us. And we do this by using our eight senses (not five). Our 8 […]
[…] 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, […]
