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Monthly Archives: May 2011
May. 31, 2011
Which Direction Does Fire Burn?
The fire flickered as the parents talked and the kids played. The father turned to one of his sons and asked, "Does fire burn uphill or downhill?" The boy paused, considering the question. He tried to remember if he had … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling
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May. 26, 2011
Do homeschoolers need to teach organizational skills?
I asked my staff a question recently, and I'd love to hear what you think, too. Do homeschoolers need to teach organizational skills to their children? Is there something Sonlight can or should do to facilitate this? I've always been … Continue reading
May. 23, 2011
Questions About the End of the World
You've probably seen them too: The quips about how the world's still here. Turns out we get pretty smug when we're right. "No one knows when the end will come." Seriously, how much clearer can Scripture be? And it's not … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, Meditation
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May. 19, 2011
The High School Milestone
This past week I have had a number of opportunities to chat with moms and dads who are considering the monumental task of teaching a high school student. Many are already homeschooling, but the thought of tackling subjects such as … Continue reading
Tagged college, high school, transcript
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May. 18, 2011
Save an Extra 2% on Homeschool Curriculum
Would you like to save an extra 2% when you purchase your homeschool curriculum? Of course. But it depends on what the catch is. If you have to sign up for a new credit card, forget it. Dave Ramsey is … Continue reading
May. 17, 2011
You are Part of a Team
Your students have the benefit of an education tailored to fit their needs. You, as the homeschooling parent, have the privilege of making those choices. You can do what you want with almost no outside input. Such freedom is a … Continue reading
Tagged customize, dad
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May. 16, 2011
Don't Mind the Gaps
Your child will never know everything. Now you know. Worse still, if your students are anything like me, they will likely forget much of what they learn. As the years tick by, more and more of their formal education will … Continue reading
Tagged education
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