Children
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Children’s Activities: Using Picture Book Layers
Are you looking for entertaining children's activities using picture book layers? I'm delighted to introduce you to a new friend, Kathy O'Neill, who has some wonderful ideas. I began following Kathy's blog about a year ago and found her content delightful. She's a talented artist who teaches and guides children and adults in discovering God and their own creativity through art, history, and nature. ***** Discover the Rich Layers of Picture Books by Kathy O' Neill Children love to read picture books over and over again. The next time that happens, don’t secretly groan (we’d never do that, right?). Instead take advantage of the time to help them learn from…
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60 Saturdays Before Graduation
Our son, the last one in the nest, has sixty Saturdays left before graduation. He’s not even finished his eleventh-grade year yet. But I’ve counted them. Sixty weekends will come and go before he graduates next year. The blessing of homeschooling has provided us with ample opportunities to invest in the lives of our children. Still, even after seventeen years, I’m wondering if we’ve taught him everything he needs to know. And, I’m not talking about academics. It's all of the practical things for surviving and all of the heart things for thriving.
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HOMESCHOOLING TEEN REBELS {Guest Post}
Whether you're homeschooling a teen rebel or not, you'll gather gems from this post by my guest, Deborah Wuehler and two of her rebels. Deborah is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine and the mother of eight children. Not only does Deborah share her experience, but also, we are blessed to hear from two of her rebels. I can't wait for you to read their stories! HOMESCHOOLING THE TEEN REBEL – Guest Post by Deborah Wuehler “You don’t care about me and what I want. You are ruining my life. You just don’t understand. You never listen to me! I won’t ever need this stuff you are forcing…
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BUNNY FINDS EASTER is Not About Bunnies {Book Review & Giveaway}
If you’re looking for a new Easter book, BUNNY FINDS EASTER is not about bunnies! Well, at least not the mythical Easter bunny, anyway. A 2022 release from Zonderkidz, this board book contains eighteen pages of joy and delight for little ones. Laura Sassi is an award-winning author of six picture books, including the best-selling Goodnight Ark, a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist. I have a feeling BUNNY FINDS EASTER will also be a success. Let me tell you why.
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What a New Homeschool Mom is Learning {Guest Post – Teresa Marles}
Homeschooling grows more popular every day. We're in our twenty-third year and I'm still discovering new things. However, today I thought you'd like to know what one new homeschool mom is learning. Meet Teresa Marles. Originally, she is from Sri Lanka. Then, her family moved to the Middle East. Eventually, she met her British husband in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Be sure to read Teresa's bio below her post to find out why Dubai is so special to her! Now, they and their four children live in South West London, United Kingdom. To add to their adventures, they began homeschooling in 2020. I stumbled upon her blog and loved…
