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Educating the Whole Hearted Child: GIVEAWAY

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the following winners: Since 1994, Educating the WholeHearted Child, by Clay and Sally Clarkson, has found its way into the homes and lives of tens of thousands of Christian homeschooling families. It was updated once in 1996, but it has at long last found new life in this...

HELP, I’m Homeschooling…Now What?

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Congratulations! You’ve taken the big step—homeschooling! You bought your curriculum and no doubt have a closet full of school supplies. Your dreams are big for your family’s educational lifestyle, but for many, those pesky fears of self-doubt and second-guessing may be raising their ugly head. Have no fear you’re not...

Meeting Your Child’s Needs

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Last time I shared about my struggle to find the “perfect curriculum.” At the end I mentioned that after finally finding something that fit I was left wondering if my possibly gifted son was too advanced for the program. Before my son was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) I had a very hard time seeing past...

Beyond the Books

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As a new school year dawns, I begin thinking about what I want to teach my children. Of course, at the forefront are the basics and fundamental subjects: History, handwriting, math. But what about beyond the books? One of the reasons we made the decision to homeschool in the first place was to have freedom over what and how...

Taking the Fear Out of your Year

Posted by Melissa | 0 comments

I love to encourage homeschoolers, but I especially relish the opportunity to impart advice to brand new homeschoolers. Like wet-cement just waiting for an imprint, this is the perfect time to cast a vision for the endless possibilities of teaching your child at home. While many moms are excited for the opportunity to...

The Double Cousins and the Mystery of the Missing Watch: A Giveaway!!

Posted by Karin | 0 comments

We often get asked for book recommendations for young boys. It isn’t always easy to find a wholesome book that is entertaining enough to capture a young boy’s attention, particularly if you are looking for one that supports the Christian and family values that you are trying to instill. Thankfully the Double Cousins...

The Homeschooling Journey

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Homeschooling is a journey. One that can be compared at first to perhaps looking out at the sea, and feeling curious about what is out there. It looks so beautiful, inviting, and exciting. So you touch the water with your toe, but then you feel the first sting of the coldness. You hesitate for a moment, but are still drawn to...

Great Moments in American History

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Now that we have chosen a winner for the Great Moments in American History Give Away – (congratulations Katherine M!) – I want to remind everyone else that there is still plenty of time to take advantage of the generous coupon code from Library and Education Services! This terrific 24-volume history set will normally sell...

Planners and Responsibilities

Posted by Bethany | 0 comments

Remember the teacher’s planner that enthralled you so much at the convention that you bought it? Its purpose is not just to look pretty on your shelf or on your computer’s desktop. It’s time to pull it out and start using it, or to figure out all the features it has if you’ve purchased an e-planner. Yes, I mean right...

A New Kind of Pen Pal: Review & Giveaway

Posted by Chris | 3 comments

I think every child loves having a pen pal. Do you remember breaking out the good stationery to write a faraway friend or even a neighbor down the street? I sure do. I had pink and green plaid trimmed notepaper and I think I mailed it with a 13-cent stamp. (It’s OK to laugh.) It’s so much easier now, and much to the chagrin...