Year One of Homeschooling: 6 Lessons Learned In the Spring of 2022, we decided to begin our first homeschooling year. We had always wanted to homeschool, but our careers kept us tied to a lifestyle that was no longer fulfilling. Be that as it may, when God wants to move you, He will continue to […]
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The first question most people ask when they begin their homeschool journey is, “What curriculum should I choose?” I asked myself the same question. After spending much time unpacking what homeschooling means to us, I have concluded that the educational philosophy truly matters. Behind all curriculums is a philosophy in education. Knowing what philosophy is
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We are 87 days away from nominating the 47th president of the United States of America! What an exciting time; it will shape our country for generations! But have we done our due diligence in considering the nominees? We have moved entirely to the online platform as our designated place for public discourse. Though it
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Narration comes naturally to us; what is the first thing we do when we come home? We share what happened in our day. Education is no more than an applied philosophy. One of the hallmarks of a Charlotte Mason education is the art of Narration. This prepares the child to think independently and determine the
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We recently read this excellent book with our 6-year-old daughter, The Emperor’s New Clothes, by Ned Bustard. It was filled with suspense, drama, and morale. She enjoyed it; we enjoyed it! She read it several times, unpacking more of the story every time. The story goes something like this. There was an emperor who loved
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We don’t have to look far to know something is wrong in our society. Historically, many governments have failed us; therefore, now more than ever, we must be independent thinkers. The future of our society is based on the children of today. How are we raising them? Modern-day culture has outsourced children’s education to that
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I stepped outside this morning to turn off our Christmas lights. Given the time change, it was still dark, but I saw the school bus scooting off after picking up the neighborhood kiddos. It must have been about 6:30 a.m., a bit chilly with that yummy crisp air. I returned to my house, and our
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