Monthly Archives: February 2013

Books Inspire Thought

I often feel ashamed to quote from the book I most recently read. I think my discomfort is based, partly, in a scene from Good Will Hunting where Matt Damon's character shows that a cocky grad student is merely parroting … Continue reading

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Math Facts Forwards and Backwards

"Let me do the multiplication part," she says. "I love multiplication!" We're currently learning about fractions and decimals and percents. Becky has auditory processing delays so she can't remember all the steps or formulas involved in solving the problems. Every … Continue reading

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Online Learning: Do You Want to Grasp a Concept or Gain a Skill?

He was a motivated film student at a University, often seen around campus in baggy t-shirts and short shorts. Impressed with computer graphics, and intrigued by an amazing free 3D rendering program, he opened one of their many free online … Continue reading

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A gift to your child's future spouse: organization skills

When I asked if homeschoolers need to teach organization, Anne-Marie wasn't so sure. She replied: I would think homeschooled kids are less likely to need formal teaching [in organization skills], because they are more likely to see the creation of … Continue reading

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Our Understanding Develops; Ideas Stay the Same

After reading the first part of Mark 5, where Jesus sends the Legion of demons into a herd of pigs, the small group of guys briefly discussed demonic activity. Of those present some grew up in the church, but none … Continue reading

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Does Preschool Help or Hinder Children?

My wife, an Education major, nods as President Obama says in his State of the Union address: In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children ... students grow up more likely to read and do math … Continue reading

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2013 Sonlight Scholarship Winners

Sonlight students exemplify academic excellence, creativity & servanthood Congratulations to our 2013 Sonlight scholarship winners! Like so many Sonlight students, they have a heart for learning, exhibit exceptional character, are active in their communities, demonstrate leadership skills, are creative, cultivate … Continue reading

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