But that's the way it is with creating beauty. Sometimes it requires hard, difficult, and even painful work to achieve the goals....
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Since various forms of literature combine beautifully to form one continuous story of grace, it is critical that we learn to approach each portion of Scripture appropriately....
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Finding what works is as individual as our fingerprints! It’s not one-size-fits-all. Instead, it’s try and see how it goes. If it works, great! If not, try something different....
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Knowing in advance whether you want to plan for a typical school year or to fill gaps and strengthen specific areas will help tremendously as you seek to narrow down your options and plan for the coming year....
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So, if a rigorous approach can take the joy of learning right out of grammar and a laid-back approach can leave your child at a disadvantage, is there a third option? Yes!...
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When it comes to language arts, there are as many teaching philosophies as there are curriculum options. It’s enough to make any parent’s head spin! ...
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I asked the gals behind Well Planned Gal to share their experience with their favorite teacher. Here's what they had to say....
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Many of today’s educational philosophies morphed from taking existing views and putting them together to form a new ideology. However, this was often done by educators who took the time to study and recognize the comprehensive needs of students in their era; they didn’t simply choose the fun and easy...
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There are qualities that great teachers have that help them make a difference in the life of their students. And while some teaching ability may be innate, many of these qualities can be cultivated....
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Active unity, manifested in true togetherness, will take an ordinary marriage and turn it into one that causes others to look at us as Paul looked at the Thessalonians, driving him to give “thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our...
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God grants us grace as well through all of our ups and downs. He sees our own uniqueness, even as He teaches us to appreciate the same in our children....
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Although I stress the importance of staying home when the kids are little ones, it’s also just important to find the time to join a Bible study, attend church, or get involved in some way that allows you the benefits the community of Christ brings into our lives....
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The early mommy years are a blur, both because it goes by so quickly and because adequate self care is often lacking. With a little bit of communicating and planning, however, you can help make your day, your relationships, and your home all well planned!...
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There is evidence that music education can enhance fine motor skills and improve reading ability. Teenagers who study music score higher in algebra. Even if you are not musical yourself, there are ways to incorporate music education into your homeschool curriculum....
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Throughout the years, we’ve listened to everything from classical to hip-hop. The end goal was to develop a relationship as we enjoyed music together....
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