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Aug. 3, 2018
What To Do If Your Child Hates Homeschool History
While all kids have their favorite school subjects, it's especially sad to me when kids say they hate history. Unfortunately, I understand how it can happen. I, too, used to despise history because the method I encountered in public school … Continue reading
Feb. 21, 2018
A Photo Tour of The Timeline Book & Tips for a Timeline Notebook
Busy moms trying to fit in all the subjects each day understandably look for places to cut corners, and the poor Timeline Book is one of those homeschool activities that sometimes finds itself on the chopping block. This post is … Continue reading
May. 21, 2015
Memorial Day Facts
Memorial Day is far more than just a vacation holiday or a time to have a barbecue. It is the day Americans commemorate those who gave their lives while serving in our nation’s armed forces. The tribute dates to May … Continue reading
Tagged American history, holidays
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Mar. 4, 2014
You Can Use Education to Solve Problems
Educators infer that all we need is an education to solve problems. If we -- or those currently afflicted by suffering due to ignorance -- could simply learn what we needed to know, we'd come out of our current situation. … Continue reading
Aug. 5, 2013
Suffrage: What Did You Learn from History?
They are an incredibly brilliant couple. One is studying some kind of computer engineering. The other is now pursuing a degree in medicine. Both are in fields with labels so advanced I can't even recall the titles. They hadn't seen … Continue reading
Tagged American history, Bible, high school, politics
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Nov. 15, 2012
Why in the world did the Pilgrims give thanks?
The Pilgrims faced tragedy in their first year at Plymouth. They landed at Plymouth Rock on December 16 – much too late to plant or prepare for winter. Without enough food or protection from the cold, families watched their loved … Continue reading
Oct. 26, 2012
What You're Surprised to Learn in History
Tears sprang to his eyes as he imagined the situation. The price of food had skyrocketed. Corn, which used to be a few pennies, now cost more than $2,000 for the same amount! And the prices continued to climb. Hyperinflation. … Continue reading
