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Feb. 12, 2013
Is Your Child Ready for Life?
My oldest son recently turned 18. He's also graduating from high school in a few months. After a long homeschooling journey, he's not only considered an adult, but will also receive his high school diploma. Do you have a child … Continue reading
Feb. 6, 2013
All Chocolate Chip Cookies are NOT the same...
I love to bake, and cookies are my favorite thing to bake. And, chocolate chip cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies. I made some awesome chocolate-chocolate chip cookies last week. I used real butter, real vanilla, farm fresh … Continue reading
Tagged books, children, cookies, curriculum, education, family, Homeschooling, literature, reading, recipes
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Dec. 26, 2012
How Does Attendance Translate to a Grade?
One of the many joys of this season is catching up with "my" college kids. As we discussed finals and how the semester ended out, one of the girls expressed frustration with her Chemistry course. "I'd already had that class … Continue reading
Tagged education, learning, priorities, school
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Dec. 17, 2012
How Do I Set Proper Expectations for My Students?
How do I determine if I'm being too lax or strict with my son or daughter? I want learning to be fun, but sometimes you do have to put your nose to educational the grindstone. I'm nervous that my children … Continue reading
Tagged children, education, life-long learning, priorities, school
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Dec. 4, 2012
What Do You Work Hard to Memorize?
Growing up in a Jewish home, he memorized everything he needed to for his Bar Mitzvah. It's something you pick up when you're exposed to it week after week after week. Similarly, he never sat down to memorize Scripture. He … Continue reading
Tagged education, learning, memorization
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Nov. 29, 2012
Is Generosity a Life Skill? Should it be?
As a homeschooling parent, I know you want your children to be well-educated. They should know the 3Rs, be able to think critically, have a clear understanding of their world and more. At Sonlight, we add "learn to be generous" … Continue reading
