Listening with Purpose, Part I

Listening with Purpose, Part I A lot of us…allow music to be a background to what we do and because of that we forget that listening is an active challenge to the brain. There’s so much auditory material in the background of our lives and it has made us lazy. Graham Sheffield, chairman, Royal Philharmonic...

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Order and Structure

Order and Structure Children who have disabilities or learning challenges typically need structure and organization. I was reminded of that on Christmas morning while looking at the mess once called our living room. Yet, there in one small corner was an organized structure of unwrapped items. The wrapping paper had been neatly...

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They Really Learned Something…

About every other month, I have a homeschooling freak out. What am I doing?! I need all of the newest-coolest-most-expensive curriculum. And then I talk to seasoned friends, I pray for peace and wisdom, and He hits me with inspiration. I’m so thankful for those times. Yesterday was one of them. Years ago I taught a...

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Field Trip Tuesday: Discovering Nature

It is never too late or too early to get out and enjoy the world God made. Kids absolutely thrive on nature field trips, nature walks, and backyard adventures. Lately I have been considering adding a new element to my homeschooling – a nature JOURNAL. We have done odd things with nature journaling in the past, but never...

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Oh no she didn’t!

Our dear friend Marsha here at The Heart of the Matter tripple dog dared me! Ok, not me specifically, but in her post she said and I quote “Do any of you veteran mommies or home educators have any challenges that you’d like to issue? Have you had any simple “Aha!” revelations that you can share with your...

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