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Meeting Your Child’s Needs

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...

Beyond the Books

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...

Taking the Fear Out of your Year

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...

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

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...

The Homeschooling Journey

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,...

Great Moments in American History

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...

Planners and Responsibilities

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...

A New Kind of Pen Pal: Review & Giveaway

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...

Around the Web in 12 Links

Have you discovered the pure gorgeousness of Pinterest? If not, you must hop on over there and sign up. Actually, be sure to wait until you have an hour to spare. In short, Pinterest is a bookmarking system. However, instead of...

The Doubleganger Chronicles: The Great Mogul Diamond

I had been reluctant to let my twin 8-year old sons read graphic novels until Tyndale Publishers sent me G.P. Taylor’s latest book in in his Dopple Ganger Chronicles: The great Mogul Diamond. If you don’t already...