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The Top Summer Reading List For Middle Schoolers Jun. 4, 2024
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Jun. 26, 2012
Summer "School"
In our family we like to say that learning is not just for school time, but rather learning is a lifestyle. My husband and I take advantage of opportunities to teach our children as we go about our daily lives. … Continue reading
Tagged activities, family, learning, nature studies, summer
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Jun. 12, 2012
Four Benefits of Literature-Rich Learning
It's no secret that Sonlight offers literature-rich homeschool curriculum. There are many benefits to this approach, but I'll mention four here. First, reading quality books helps us learn to receive literature, not simply use it. C.S. Lewis used these terms … Continue reading
Tagged benefits, C.S. Lewis, curriculum, education, learning, literature
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Jun. 8, 2012
From Luke's Inbox: Favorite Homeschool Memories
What are some of your favorite memories about homeschooling as a child? What do you wish you could (or could not) have done now that you are an adult? I don't come from a homeschooled background, so I'd love to … Continue reading
Tagged biographies, books, Christianity, history, Homeschooling 101, inbox, learning, missions
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May. 30, 2012
Fibonacci and Faith
I watched a video that suggested the Fibonacci sequence is "proof of a Creator." A video I find even more compelling is Nature by Numbers. The connections and patterns are amazing! But what I don't find compelling is the idea … Continue reading
Tagged books, learning, science, theology
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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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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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