Tag Archives: Homeschooling

The Life of the Mind

J.P. Moreland recently updated his fine book Love Your God with All Your Mind. In re-reading it I came across this sobering quote by Peter Kreeft and Ronald Tacelli: "Western civilization is for the first time in its history in … Continue reading

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The Curse of Classroom Management

She is a kindred spirit. Her ideas mesh well with my own. She is passionate about education and teaching the children entrusted to her care. She's energetic. And she has decades of teaching experience. I think that's the problem. A … Continue reading

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From Luke's Inbox: Discouraged and Pulled Toward Public School

I need a little encouragement. I've homeschooled from the beginning, but I just found out my 13 year old told my mom he wants to go to a public school. None of my relatives have ever been supportive of homeschooling. … Continue reading

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How to Teach a Love of Learning

Sonlight seeks to promote a lifelong love of learning, but what helps children love to learn and what can hinder that outlook? Let's look at some possible answers. When I asked my wife about this topic, her first response was, … Continue reading

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What You're Surprised to Learn in History

Tears sprang to his eyes as he imagined the situation. The price of food had skyrocketed. Corn, which used to be a few pennies, now cost more than $2,000 for the same amount! And the prices continued to climb. Hyperinflation. … Continue reading

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96% of Families Home Educate

The statistic that 96% of families home educate is a rather arbitrary guess. I can't find real numbers for how many children are completely neglected or handed over to a full-time nanny. I'm guessing they account for no more than … Continue reading

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17 minutes on Why Homeschooling Rocks!

Do you need some encouragement that homeschooling is a great choice? Would you like a reminder that your decision to home educate your kids is a good one? Even if you aren't feeling like maybe this homeschooling thing is too … Continue reading

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