Monthly Archives: November 2009

Bad Day for Public School

I used to quip that I could write faster than I could read. And it was almost true. I've been a fairly good typist ever since I taught myself by attempting to write a mystery novel at age 10 or … Continue reading

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Note Taking - Learned Skill?

I spoke recently with a homeschooling mom who was concerned because her daughter was in sixth grade and didn't have a clue how to take notes. She was looking for a product or formula that she might use to teach … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

As autumn rolls along, Thanksgiving buzz is spreading through the Forums. What do Thanksgiving preparations look like in my household? Well, I'm not quite a "Thanksgiving traditionalist." I know many Sonlighters are fantastic cooks who love to make exquisite holiday … Continue reading

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When School Starts

...and other reasons to homeschool I attended a small Christian school for kindergarten. But I started late. I was "held back" a year because of my September birthday. And from what I've been reading over the past week, I'm really … Continue reading

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Sonlight's College Scholarships

College tuition costs are huge. That's why scholarships are so helpful. I was awarded an academic scholarship as well as a small sports scholarship for swimming. That money ultimately paid for almost a complete year at my university. Talk about … Continue reading

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Lying for God

I first bumped into Greg early in my Sonlight blogging career because someone linked to one of his anti-homeschool posts. Interested in hearing his dissenting opinion, I was even more pleased to discover that he was a huge anti-creationist as … Continue reading

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Children Learning at Home

Brittany is a young mom. She has the common frustrations, fears and failures. The kids act up. She wonders if she's having a positive impact. She gets upset (but no more than her husband). Brittany currently has two little girls … Continue reading

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