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[…] I Really Know Him? textbook. This is the perfect accompaniment to the textbook for students who are auditory learners, slow readers, or have other learning challenges that make reading difficult. It can also be a great resource for families who are looking for a new bedtime story or family devotional! Recommended Course Grade Level: 4th-8th
[…] What Am I Doing Here? textbook. This is the perfect accompaniment to the textbook for students who are auditory learners, slow readers, or have other learning challenges that make reading difficult. It can also be a great resource for families who are looking for a new bedtime story or family devotional! Recommended Grade Level: 4th-8th
[…] Memorize Scripture One of the best things you can do at mealtime is to slow down and engage both your heart and mind. Keep a Bible or devotional book by the table. Read a passage aloud and ask a few questions to start a conversation. We’ve often used mealtime to practice memory verses. When […]
Most of your days, as mine, are likely consumed with the ordinary cares of life. Between the grocery store and the soccer field, church activities and family dinners, our lives fall into predictable and comfortable rhythms. We are occupied with the mostly pleasant, sometimes laborious tasks of managing a home and training children. We are…
Understanding the Homeschool Journey A recurring concern among homeschooling parents is the fear that their children might not keep pace academically. Ladd Lesh, C.O.O/G.M. of Apologia and father of nine, reflecting on his own homeschooling experience, recounts how his parents navigated similar concerns by focusing on individual growth. During the 1980s, homeschooling families often faced…
The Importance of Bible Curriculum for Children Before diving into some of the best Bible curriculum options for homeschoolers, let’s talk about our why. Why is studying the Bible important for kids? If you don’t have your why solidified, here are some ideas that may help. Bible Education to Learn Their Faith As parents, our…
What are the ABCs of Life? There are three things we all seek in life—Achievement, Beauty, and Community. Read more in this devotional. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. — Matthew 7:7 Although I am not a pastor, I […]
UPDATE: Listen to the continued conversation Listen to the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast episode where Davis and Rachael Carman discuss Shiny Happy People with Ladd and April Lesh. Amazon Prime Video is now streaming “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” an exclusive four-part documentary that purports to expose the truth lurking beneath the wholesome Americana…
If you’ve been running in homeschool circles or 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…
[…] homeschool year this August or September, and keep you going if you hit a wall or second guess the decision after a few weeks. Read an encouraging devotional, e-book, or article at the Homeschool-101.com blog Listen to an episode of the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast Watch the recording of the May 28 Apologia curriculum […]
[…] up the pace, and even work to increase to a new level. Increase the number of days I exercise each week Increase the length of my morning devotional times Increase the number of nights I read at bedtime PHASE 4 What I Want to Add These are what I call the “plus ones” in […]
[…] worldview in the hearts and minds of their preschoolers. He believes that if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now! If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, you might enjoy listening to his podcast: Let’s Talk Homeschool or read another devotional by him, Repentance: Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments. […]
[…] biblical worldview in the hearts and minds of their preschoolers. He believes that if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now! If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, you might enjoy listening to his podcast: Let’s Talk Homeschool or read another devotional by him, What Clothes Are You Wearing? Davis signature
[…] worldview in the hearts and minds of their preschoolers. He believes that if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now! If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, you might enjoy listening to his podcast: Let’s Talk Homeschool or read another devotional by him, Repentance: Rend Your Heart, Not Your Garments. […]
I am all for Christians entering and engaging the culture. That’s the end goal. But I’m convinced adolescence is not the time to make this a priority for our homeschool teens. It’s like trying to launch a rocket with a rubber band. So why homeschool for the long term? Here are the reasons that convinced…
[…] of the season—Jesus saves! Walking by faith and enjoying the homeschooling adventure of a lifetime! Davis Carman © 2017 Davis Carman DavisCarman.com Apologia.com If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, enjoy reading his devotionals entitled The Glory of God Leads Us To Worship and Rebuiliding…Where Do I Start? Davis is the president of Apologia Educational Ministries, […]
[…] each child, she needs to be careful to strengthen the other crucial relationships in her family—with God and with her husband. She might need to borrow some devotional tricks from her busy husband—things like listening to the Bible on audio while she vacuums, praying while she exercises or walks the dog, or finding a […]
[…] a new song with the heavenly host. You are the only king for me, now and forevermore! In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, read some of his other devotionals – Are Your Plants Stuck in Their Pots? and Are You Teaching in a Pre- or Post 1963 […]
[…] worldview in the hearts and minds of their preschoolers. He believes that if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now! If you enjoyed this devotional by Davis Carman, you might enjoy listening to his podcast: Let’s Talk Homeschool or read another devotional by him, Burning Hearts on the Road to Emmaus. […]
Whether or not you receive grief for homeschooling, let me encourage you to stick with the homeschool basics and keep your eye on the finish line. One can expect negative feedback from those who might not understand the choice to homeschool, but thankfully very little came our way. So when I was hit with a…
