12 Living Math Books for Multiplication
As a former high school math teacher, I am a big proponent of using living math. With that said, I believe that a “living” math book is a book that presents mathematical concepts in real life context, which is relevant to the reader. A living math book is not a text book; rather it is a book…plain and...
Learning Styles: It’s the Way to Learn
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Have you ever been so excited when new curriculum arrives at your door? You have spent hours patiently looking over catalogs marking the things that look exciting and interesting. You have posed countless questions to your homeschool companions about what curriculum they use; what they found that worked for them. You...
Middle School Bible Study Journals by Tim and Michelle Eichner
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Middle school can be tough, even for parents trying to find appropriate homeschooling curriculum choices, including Bible study. Kids that are middle school aged are really too old for a Bible study designed for younger kids that might include coloring pages, word searches or some other activity that a middle schooler...
Using Portfolios in the Home
Part notebook, part scrapbook, portfolios offer an ongoing and natural way to assess and record the abilities of our students. They not only remind us how much each of our children have accomplished over a school year, but they also provide a vehicle for our students to reflect upon their own learning and recognize...
How to Get Started Homeschooling
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For various reasons, whether religious or educational, more and more families each year are deciding that homeschooling is an educational option they want or need to try. So where to begin? First, find out your state’s regulations regarding homeschooling. Some states require absolutely nothing from homeschooling...
Going Old-School: Final Projects, Part 2
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In our house this is it – our last month of the school year. My kindergartener and fourth grader are rounding the bend into summer. But we’re not quite done. There’s still time to introduce them to some experiential, time-tested projects that I loved when I was a kid. And if the teacher is excited, the students...
The Formula Trap
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Homeschooling a large family has its own challenges and rewards. On the plus side, there is a lot of fun involved. I love having a large group of people to do big projects or for playing games. I love having all levels of learning materials available, because it’s funny how often an older child can be engaged with something...
Enjoy Handicrafts This Summer
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For those of us who take breaks from school in the summer months, those weeks can be wonderful times of relaxation from the regular hectic schedule. Because of the extra time, the lazy days of summer can also be perfect for learning or practicing new skills known as handicrafts. What are handicrafts? Things you create...
The Power of Teamwork
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Brother A steps over the fallen fork of Brother B. Sister A points out the failings of Sister B. We don’t even want to talk about the wranglings of Brother A and Sister A over whose turn it is to sit in the front seat. I know I have asked myself before, how do I move past the petty struggles on daily display in many...
This Week At Heart of the Matter
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During this Mother’s Day Weekend, grab a cup of coffee or tea and take some time to catch up on these amazing articles from this week at Heart of the Matter! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Housekeeping Tips for Disordered Moms Are We There Yet? Embracing Spring Blessing Your Children Striving to Rest The...
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