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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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Jan. 6, 2012
Legitimacy and Feelings of Inadequacy
Ever get the feeling that you're not a real teacher? Don't worry: You are a real teacher. You've been teaching your children from day one. You can continue to teach them into formal schooling and beyond if you choose to … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, Encouragement, Teaching Tips
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Jan. 3, 2012
What are Your Homeschool Goals for 2012?
What are you looking forward to in this next year of your homeschooling adventure? Anything you're particularly excited about? I'm excited about the latest in Sonlight's homeschool curriculum. I have new goals for this blog, and I'm looking forward to … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, goals, Homeschooling
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Dec. 27, 2011
Parent-Teacher Conferences
My family is enjoying our Christmas break from school. Now that Christmas is behind us, our schedule is a little more relaxed this week. This is a good week to sleep in a bit in the mornings, get caught up … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, Encouragement, schedule
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Dec. 2, 2011
Injustice and Pain, Heroes and Love
Billy Coffey's post about the struggle to come to grips with his daughter’s diabetes is beautiful. His observation that "through suffering we learn not just to love, but to love more," reminded me of a post a friend shared with … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, Meditation, missions, prayer
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Nov. 23, 2011
Science and Conspiracies
To start: I love science. It is fascinating and fantastic. While clearing my RSS feed this morning, I came across Seth Godin's post about conspiracy theories. He contrasted conspiracies and science, saying, "as soon as anything appears to disprove part … Continue reading
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Nov. 14, 2011
Life, the Universe, and Everything: An Observation
As a homeschooler, I love learning. I relish bumping into new mysteries of life as much as seeing something unknown become clear. I like watching contested ideas bounce back and forth between their promoters and detractors. Ambiguity is as enjoyable … Continue reading
Tagged curriculum, learning, math, science
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