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Mar. 26, 2012
Missionaries, Death, and Children
As I read through my Other Posts of Note today, three ideas came together: Abortion, The Hunger Games, and the blessing of children. One of the horrors of The Hunger Games--which I have not read, but I did see the … Continue reading
Tagged books, character, missions
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Feb. 1, 2012
The Death of Picture Books?
A good friend of mine, Gale, sent me a link to a New York Times article from last year. It about broke my heart, and actually I had a few tears in my eyes as I read it. The article? Picture … Continue reading
Tagged books, education, learning, literature, picture books, preschool, reading
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Jan. 24, 2012
I Love My Library
While we always have plenty to do to keep us occupied these winter days, sometimes I find that we get "cabin fever" and a change of scenery does us good. That's when I like to load up the kids … Continue reading
Tagged books, digital media, field trips, learning, library, socialization
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Jan. 10, 2012
Sonlight as College Prep?
C.S. Lewis once quipped, "Books on a shelf are only potential literature" (An Experiment in Criticism). In other words, unless they are actually read, books really don't do much to stimulate the intellect or the emotions. Sonlight's literature-rich focus means … Continue reading
Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, college, curriculum, education, Homeschooling, learning, literature, reading
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Dec. 19, 2011
Our Doughnut Legacy...
My husband and I have been married 36 years and as you would suspect we have lots in common; kids, faith, reading, love for the outdoors and Homer Price . Yep, we have Homer Price in common. It was one … Continue reading
Dec. 13, 2011
Storytelling Virtues
How do we teach our children virtues? One of the best ways to communicate and help develop moral character in our children is through the power of storytelling. As Luke shared yesterday, learning through lectures isn't always the most engaging … Continue reading
Tagged books, C.S. Lewis, ethics, literature, moral values, Narnia, story, storytelling, virtue
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Nov. 29, 2011
You Can Lead a Horse to Water
...but you can't make it successful. Education, much like a stream or body of water, holds vast potential. You can go anywhere with it, do anything, gain much power and understanding. But this potential isn't the issue. We are. The … Continue reading
Tagged books, college, education, learning, literature
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