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Aug. 7, 2012
College Connections
"I read great books when I was in elementary school. I loved Johnny Tremain." "So did I. Did you ever read one with the Spanish explorers and the Indian boy?" "Walk the World's Rim? It was sad, but good. Like … Continue reading
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Jul. 26, 2012
A Public School Success Story: The 1,000 Books Project
I read a stunning article last month. It begins: "Melinda started 2nd grade with everything against her. She lives in poverty, her mom is not literate in English or Spanish, and she was severely abused at the age of 6. … Continue reading
Jul. 4, 2012
Fireworks, Picnics and so much more...
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another… Ahh, Independence Day. From childhood I have loved this day with its picnics, ice-cream, watermelon, fireworks … Continue reading
Tagged books, celebrations, education, family, history, Independence Day, learning, reading, summer
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Jul. 3, 2012
OPoN: Books, Stats, and Dropouts
If you haven't checked out my Other Posts of Note recently, there's some noteworthy stuff in there... including a quick way to shuck corn. But a new stat grabbed my attention. Apparently, 857 students drop out of high school every … Continue reading
Tagged books, Homeschooling, statistics, theology
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Jun. 15, 2012
Stop Reading So Much
She's in college now. Gone are the days of hiding the flashlight under her blanket when her parents would check to make sure she was asleep. It's been a while since she got so wrapped up in a book that … Continue reading
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Jun. 14, 2012
Keep the Picture Books Alive!
Have you read Jill's plea to keep picture books alive? I'd like to shout her message from the rooftops. I believe picture books are a vital, wonderful part of a child's education. From my position as an educator, mother and … Continue reading
Tagged books, children, literature, picture books, reading
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Jun. 8, 2012
From Luke's Inbox: Favorite Homeschool Memories
What are some of your favorite memories about homeschooling as a child? What do you wish you could (or could not) have done now that you are an adult? I don't come from a homeschooled background, so I'd love to … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, books, Christianity, history, Homeschooling 101, inbox, learning, missions
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