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Oct. 24, 2011

Never Tease a Weasel [Character Training, part two]...

By Jill

Previously I talked about the problems that I had trying to teach my children important character traits by reading books written specifically for that purpose. I believe the stories did not translate into real life because they didn't make any … Continue reading →

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Oct. 6, 2011

Practical Pointers: Combining with a single Core

By Judy

I must admit, one of most favorite memories of using Sonlight when my kids were younger was the ability to combine them all using the same Core materials. With five years separating our youngest and oldest, it wasn't always feasible, … Continue reading →

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Sep. 23, 2011

The Privilege of Reading

By Luke

Beth Moore mentioned in her Daniel study that one way to measure privilege is to consider if you can buy a book and read it. If so, you're wealthy. Much of the world can do neither. How blessed we are … Continue reading →

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Sep. 8, 2011

Freedom

By Judy

I was well into teaching my second child before I truly appreciated the freedom that homeschooling provides. Sure, I knew that home education meant we could choose when to take vacation, or we were free to set our own school … Continue reading →

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Aug. 31, 2011

Digital Distractions

By Luke

I rather dislike it when a single word drops onto a line all its own in one of my blog posts. I find that distracting and hard to read. That's why I often rework a sentence to fit the space … Continue reading →

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Aug. 10, 2011

General Conversation, Specific Questions

By Luke

"Could you tell me how to make movies?" The question is sincere, yet maddeningly vague. 'Which part film making: The physics and chemistry of recording light, the technology required, the theories of staging, the pragmatics of script writing, the art … Continue reading →

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Jul. 20, 2011

Placement Tests

By Luke

Tests can be very useful. You could find things to tweak in your homeschool. Or, with a good placement test, you could find which Math program would the best fit for your child. If you're not sure what your student's … Continue reading →

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