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Apr. 12, 2017
Four Myths About Teaching Writing in Your Homeschool
How do we teach our kids to write well without killing their joy in the process? Beware these four myths about teaching writing that can frustrate our kids and keep them from loving to write. Myth #1: Good readers make good … Continue reading
May. 5, 2014
Finding the Inspiration that Drives Us
Homeschooling built on great stories ignites the imagination. There is no need to fruitlessly wait for inspiration, this is the spark you find. With these ideas burning in your chest, you tend to be more expressive, boundlessly creative, alight with … Continue reading
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Oct. 8, 2013
Why Are People Creative?
We appreciate creativity when we encounter it in music, art, literature, film, and other areas of life. But why are people creative? The answer from a Christian perspective is rooted in what theologians call the imago Dei--the image of God. … Continue reading
Tagged art, common grace, creativity, fine arts, image of God, imago Dei, literature, music
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Jun. 4, 2013
Learning Skills All Summer Long
When did I learn the specific skills I use in my job every day? The "three Rs" came, predominately, from my homeschool studies. I did not pick up reading, writing, or arithmetic on my own (though, I've heard a few … Continue reading
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Mar. 15, 2013
Your Interest-Led Learning
I bought a Digital SLR camera a while ago to have one more resource in my film making bag. The minute I got I home, I sat down to learn how to use it and make it a more powerful … Continue reading
Sep. 11, 2012
Castles in the Clouds
In The Everlasting Man, G.K. Chesterton wrote, "There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds." In its immediate context, Chesterton is writing about make-believe and mythology. Broadly speaking, though, the quote offers some wonderful insights into … Continue reading
Tagged books, castles, creativity, G.K. Chesterton, imagination
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