Becoming a mother meant I birthed new life through this little being created by God, but that is only where it started. The life of mothering is just that: bringing life to our children. It doesn’t end when we bring our little bundles home from the hospital, but rather, life...
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I’ve found the high school years to be some of the most fruitful and enjoyable ones with my children. And thankfully, there are many homeschoolers who have blazed the high school trail -- so you don’t have to figure this out alone....
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Planning is not about entrapping you or your child in a rigid schedule or a tight box. Instead, it is about helping you stay on track and giving you the freedom to truly enjoy the school year!...
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Not all of use are planners, but if we are going to successfully tackle the responsibility of homeschooling, all of us need to learn how to create at least a basic plan for the year....
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Taking on the dual task of working from home and homeschooling seems to be a growing trend. I have been a work-at-home, homeschooling momma for nearly twenty years, with differing schedules depending on the age of our children. Here is a list of my top 10 ingredients for keeping my...
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With unique needs for appointments, to-do lists, and errands to run, I set out to develop a planner that could slip into my purse, coordinate a busy schedule, and help with home management. ...
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Sometimes, our goals are interrupted because there is a big change or task on the horizon that requires a bit more than just the normal homeschool or calendar year planning....
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Pictures and emotions are quickly formulated when the word feminist is used in conversations. Some cringe, some sigh, and some smirk. I was brought up in a conservative Christian atmosphere and taught that a feminist was one who didn’t like to submit to men and didn’t respect God’s law of...
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Well Planned Start is an effective end-of-the-year assessment tool, but this is not the only way it can be utilized. It also makes a fantastic pre-assessment tool to allow you to see what your child already knows and what she still needs to learn each year. ...
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As important as it is to evaluate each year, remember that evaluation or assessment of any form is meaningless if you do not know how to apply it to real planning for the coming year....
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