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Aug. 10, 2020
A Reluctant Homeschooler’s Story
the Holzmann family today Think back to 30 years ago. Does your life now look like you thought it would then? If you're like me, that question might make you laugh. But praise God for opportunities to grow and serve … Continue reading
Tagged anniversary, family, history, Homeschooling, Sonlight
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Jul. 8, 2020
9 Things I’ve Learned from Homeschooling as a Single Father
When I started homeschooling, not only was I the only full-time father in my community, and the only homeschooling father in my community, I was the only homeschooling single-father that I had ever heard of. Sometimes it was met with … Continue reading
Tagged dads, father, Homeschooling, single parent
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Jun. 24, 2020
Teaching the Hidden Curriculum by Integrating Sonlight into Life
If Charlotte Mason was right, education is a life. Education will restructure a life, but it’s a two-way street. Life also structures education, intentionally or accidentally. It is near-impossible to drum up a sustained interest in ancient literature if it … Continue reading
Tagged Homeschooling, Sonlight, teaching
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May. 8, 2020
3 Lessons from Hiking for the New Homeschooler
Whether you are starting your homeschool journey with a kindergartner or a high schooler, you are in for an adventure. It's one that doesn’t come with an exact map. This journey will lead you through deep valleys, up steep mountains, … Continue reading
Tagged Encouragement, hiking, Homeschooling, lessons, tips
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May. 1, 2020
Homeschooling During a Pandemic Wasn’t in My Planner
Siblings Micah (17), Caia (14,), Hanna (11), Kidist (8), and Mihiret (5), enjoy Sonlight books together on the trampoline. Are you feeling out of sorts as you homeschool during this 2020 coronavirus pandemic? Me too! None of us has ever … Continue reading
Mar. 16, 2020
Why Homeschooling Abroad is Tough (And How to Handle It)
Homeschooling overseas is hard. Let’s just start with that. A large part of the difficulty is due to the unique challenges of living abroad. You may be living in a country where you always feel like an outsider. You might … Continue reading
Tagged abroad, EXPATRIATES, Homeschooling, missionaries, overseas, tips
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Mar. 4, 2020
What to Do When Motherhood Feels Like You've Lost Your Gifts
At the age of fourteen, I began teaching piano lessons. I started small, simply taking a handful of students off the hands of my already-booked piano teacher. As time went on, however, I found myself teaching almost every day after … Continue reading
Tagged depression, Encouragement, gifts, motherhood
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