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May. 2, 2012
The Three most important things to teach...
I don't know how many times, when I am talking to homeschool parents, we get on the subject of what are THE most important things to teach our children. Besides transferring your core beliefs--such as your faith, and character traits … Continue reading
Tagged books, character, critical thinking, curriculum, education, learning, reading, writing
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Apr. 23, 2012
What Horror Flicks Reveal About Literature
I'm not a fan of the horror genre. I find horror films tend to center somewhere between the lame and the ludicrous. And I'm not fond of gore. But the good thrillers have one thing in common: They let your … Continue reading
Tagged books, education, learning, literature
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Apr. 13, 2012
That Sinking Feeling and Flying Reindeer
My best friend, and excellent source for all things newsworthy, asked me, "Did you hear about all the people on Twitter who didn't know the Titanic was real?" I hadn't. If you can handle a rant about how people are … Continue reading
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Apr. 10, 2012
Why Believe Christianity?
In an encounter in Acts, the Apostle Paul is accused of being out of his mind. Paul replies, "I am not insane ... What I am saying is true and reasonable" (Acts 26:25, NIV). As a former atheist, I had … Continue reading
Mar. 19, 2012
The Best Students: On Lectures and Learning
I was one of the really good students in school. I paid attention. I wasn't disruptive (much). I answered and asked questions. I turned in my homework. I tested just fine. I also sat in the front when I wasn't … Continue reading
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Mar. 7, 2012
Homeschool? Me? I don't know everything...
Homeschool? Me? I don't know everything... And some mornings I wonder if I know anything at all. I hear this question a lot: "How can I homeschool, I don't know everything? I am not a teacher." I want to ask … Continue reading
Feb. 6, 2012
What Test Results Tell Us
I took a brief American Civic Literacy Exam today. I passed with an 85%. That's not great. But I console myself with the idea that I was answering based off information I learned while homeschooled prior to 9th grade. My … Continue reading
Tagged American history, education, history, Testing
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