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Sep. 28, 2011

Training Up a Prodigal Son

By Luke

You, as a parent, have an tremendous influence on how your children turn out. I've heard several psychologists suggest that children see God how they see their parents. Talk about a huge responsibility! But at the same time, please do … Continue reading →

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Sep. 26, 2011

Hands-on Ideas

By Karla

Have you heard the joke about how many homeschool moms it takes to change a light bulb? The answer is: Just one. First, she checks three books on electricity out of the library, then the kids make models of light … Continue reading →

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Sep. 23, 2011

The Privilege of Reading

By Luke

Beth Moore mentioned in her Daniel study that one way to measure privilege is to consider if you can buy a book and read it. If so, you're wealthy. Much of the world can do neither. How blessed we are … Continue reading →

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Sep. 22, 2011

Seasonal Science

By Judy

Science is my favorite subject ... and autumn is my favorite season of the year ... so I always considered it a bonus when I could combine the two in our homeschooling. Living in the northeast, autumn is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Sep. 21, 2011

The Foundation Dictates the Outcome

By Luke

Jesus mentioned the importance of a solid foundation. You need something firm if you're going to withstand storms. A foundation is also important in determining what you can build. You can only go so high if your foundation is small … Continue reading →

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Sep. 13, 2011

A Learning Home

By Robert

No, homes don't learn, but creating what I call a "learning home" can help you and your children appreciate and make the most of your homeschooling journey. A learning home cultivates an environment that encourages and stimulates education, intellectual curiosity, … Continue reading →

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Sep. 12, 2011

Free Homeschool Samples

By Luke

Blizzard has improved their free trial of World of Warcraft. You can play as long as you want up to level 20 for free, no credit card required. Impressed, I quickly got to thinking about how Sonlight could do something … Continue reading →

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