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Jul. 4, 2012
Fireworks, Picnics and so much more...
When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another… Ahh, Independence Day. From childhood I have loved this day with its picnics, ice-cream, watermelon, fireworks … Continue reading
Tagged books, celebrations, education, family, history, Independence Day, learning, reading, summer
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Jun. 15, 2012
Stop Reading So Much
She's in college now. Gone are the days of hiding the flashlight under her blanket when her parents would check to make sure she was asleep. It's been a while since she got so wrapped up in a book that … Continue reading
Tagged books, reading
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Jun. 14, 2012
Keep the Picture Books Alive!
Have you read Jill's plea to keep picture books alive? I'd like to shout her message from the rooftops. I believe picture books are a vital, wonderful part of a child's education. From my position as an educator, mother and … Continue reading
Tagged books, children, literature, picture books, reading
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May. 31, 2012
How to Teach Children to do Original Research
Do your students trust the Internet? A little too much perhaps? The famous Watergate journalist Bob Woodward recently criticized a class of elite journalism students at Yale. Their failure? He says they show "a heart-stopping over-confidence in the quality of … Continue reading
Tagged critical thinking, history, reading
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May. 15, 2012
Assorted thoughts in bullet points
I don't realize how much grief just makes me tired. While I can honestly and surely say that God protects and blesses and pours out His comfort on me...the small tasks just don't get done (like cooking, cleaning, or writing … Continue reading
Tagged babies, birth, fashion, meal planning, reading, style
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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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