I have to say “amen” to Robin Sampson’s recent post called “Replacement Theology is Anti-Semitism.” She carefully explains this popular theology and why it is so dangerous. I applaud her efforts. This topic has been popular in our house for several years, as we’ve been observing what it does to families, let alone its implications for the Jewish people.…
Archives for 2009
free stuff for homeschoolers
April 17, 2009 by Leave a Comment
In case you don’t know about this wonderful site, I wanted to tell you about http://HomeschoolFreebieoftheDay.com. I’ve set my Google reminders to tell me every morning to go visit this website. They post something FREE for homeschoolers every weekday! I’ve found quite a few things for our homeschool, and I’ve also discovered some wonderful homeschooling companies as a result.…
Preschool Planning
April 16, 2009 by 4 Comments
If you’re attempting to homeschool while also being a mother to a preschooler (or two or more!), you face two realities:
- Your little preschoolers want to spend time with you, too!
- Your little preschoolers want to “do school,” too!
It may seem “unloving” to actually plan my time with my little ones, but in reality, I’m a much better mother when I do.…
Passover Teaching Ideas
April 3, 2009 by 2 Comments
Passover is next week, and I wanted to share some of the fun ideas our family uses to prepare for and celebrate this biblical holiday. Exodus 12:24-27 tells us that one of the reasons we are to celebrate this feast is so that we can teach our children.…
Planning for Homeschool
April 2, 2009 by Leave a Comment
On my e-zine a few weeks ago, I wrote…
…This is the time of year when I begin planning for next school year. For several years, I’ve been using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to write down all my “wish list” ideas.
Trouble with Spelling
March 27, 2009 by 1 Comment
…Anne, I have seven children, but we’re having trouble with spelling. I used Ruth Beechick’s books for my first 5 children successfully to teach spelling. This has not been the case with my last two boys. I feel swamped at all the choices of spelling curriculum and need to come up with a plan soon to help them be successful (especially the 13-soon-to-be-14-year-old, who still struggles with spelling when he’s writing essays, etc.).
Review of Abeka Arithmetic
February 27, 2009 by 8 Comments
Our family has been using Abeka Arithmetic since my oldest son was in 1st grade. I started with Singapore math, on the recommendation of Sonlight curriculum, but on the advice of several teachers, we decided to switch to Abeka. This is truly one decision I have never regretted!…
An overview of language arts
February 12, 2009 by 5 Comments
The following was written in response to an email I received from a mom who is discouraged. She asks what her focus in teaching language arts should be.
Your focus is stated so well, that “they need to be able to express themselves.”…
Listening to Learn
February 5, 2009 by 10 Comments
Amy Blevin has written a practical e-book called Listening to Learn. Because of some breathing difficulties she has, she began using audio books to help her teach her children. Her dilemma resulted in fabulous results for her kids — and for those of us who get to benefit from her knowledge!…
Product Review: Diana Waring's Ancient Civilizations and the Bible
January 23, 2009 by 1 Comment
We’ve been studying ancient history this year this year in our homeschool, and we chose to use Diana Waring’s Ancient Civilizations and the Bible as our “spine.”
Things I Like: I am impressed with Diana Waring’s grasp of creationism and her strong stand that the Bible must explain history, not that history explains away the Bible.…
