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My 10 Most Useful Reference Tools for Homeschooling
The Wall Chart of World History: From Earliest Times to the Present The Reese Chronological Bible -- I would prefer it wasn't the KJV, but it doesn't come in any other version. Trivium Pursuit's List of National Contests and Exams Open to Homeschoolers -- this is a...
He makes no mistakes
Help for the Day by J.R. Miller He led them forth by the right way. Psalm 107:7 God leads every one of His children by the right way. He knows where and under what influences each particular life will ripen best. One plant grows best in the sheltered valley, another...
Tips for an adult who wishes to correct gaps
Hey, I recently came across your website. I thought it great. I'm currently 25-years-old and missed out a lot of education (deep reading, pronunciation, logic, etc). I was just wondering if you had any tips for an adult like myself who wishes to correct the huge gaps...
Talking to Babies
Talking to babies boosts their brain power, studies show. Reading bedtime stories to babies and talking to them from birth boosts their brain power and sets them up for success at school, researchers say.
Hebrew Flash Cards
Large Hebrew Letters & Vowels Flash Card Set Hebrew font used on these large flash cards is the most common printed Hebrew font found in Hebrew Bibles and Hebrew prayer books.
Revolutionary War Math and Is It Too Late?
Taken from Drums by James Boyd (first published, 1925) The time is about five years before the War for Independence. The place, North Carolina. Thirteen-year-old Johnny has been sent from his backwoods home to Dr. Clapton (a Church of England pastor) in the nearest...
My Top 10 Favorite Read-Alouds and You’ll Have Difficulty Finding Them
Penrod by Booth Tarkington Penrod Schofield is twelve and has been volunteered by his mother for "The Pageant of the Table Round" in which he is to play the Child Sir Lancelot du Lake. He gets himself into a mountain of trouble when he exchanges his gaudy costume of...
Delaying Formal Math: History, Part 2
Here is a link to an old encyclopedia called The Cyclopedia of Education. Although it was published over 100 years ago, there are a number of articles worth reading -- they offer a different perspective from some of the modern encyclopedias. In particular, read the...
Delaying Formal Math: History, Part I
Here is a link to an old encyclopedia called The Cyclopedia of Education. Although it was published over 100 years ago, there are a number of articles worth reading -- they offer a different perspective from some of the modern encyclopedias. In particular, read the...
Free Vocabulary Studies Workbook Ages 10 and Up
Free copy of our 100-page vocabulary studies ebook -- Vocabulary Bridges from English to Latin and Greek -- today through Friday. Workbook for ages 10 and up.
Life Lessons Learned from Liesl (September 14, 2005 – February 5, 2014)
Patience During the warm days when she was outside all day, we could see her there through the window often waiting by the house for hours, knowing that I would eventually come out, and she wanted to be there when I did. And of course, she would have her ball there...
The Life of Liesl (September 14, 2005 – February 5, 2014)
Life to Liesl was a ball game. Nobody liked to chase balls down and bring them back like she did. If Liesl were a man, she would have been a professional shortstop – maybe for the Cubs. She taught me a game where she would lay the ball down and then try to beat me to...
Growing Without Schooling Back Issues Now Free
What a treasure! Complete set of back issues for John Holt's magazine Growing Without Schooling (1977-2001).
The Grands
Michael captures the polish. Hunter: Does this make me look fat? Eric trying to keep up with Grandpa and Grammy.
Attention to Deficit Disorder
Politicians seem to have an “attention to deficit” disorder, but instead of them getting Ritalin, it is we that need to get rid-of-’em.
Gracious God, anoint me with fresh oil!
James Smith, "Gleams of Grace" 1860 I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Psalm 92:10 The work of the Holy Spirit in the heart, is of the greatest importance. Until we experience it, we are dead in sin. Having once enjoyed it, we often need its renewal. The work of the...
Reading Aloud
I’d been a constant reader since childhood, led into it by my mother reading aloud to the family. And strangely, I found that I’d learned to write from reading. --Ralph Moody, author of Little Britches, Father and I Were Ranchers
People with sore and bruised hearts
J.R. Miller Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ 1890 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee's house she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. Luke 7:37 It is wonderful how genuine goodness draws to...
How would you answer this? Is it too late for John?
Dear Laurie, My husband and I recently adopted my sixteen-year-old nephew. This is a likable young man who does not get into trouble, is easy-going, and has been raised as a Christian. He has, however, quite possibly the laziest mind I have ever seen. I suspect that...
Ruth Beechick Memorial
The influence of such a habitual encourager never can be measured
J.R. Miller, "Evening Thoughts" 1907 For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into His kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Like the...
Thou shalt not commit logical fallacies
A logical fallacy is a flaw in reasoning. Logical fallacies are like tricks or illusions of thought, and they're often very sneakily used by politicians and the media to fool people. Don't be fooled! This website has been designed to help you identify and call out...
Hunter Baby Dedication
Blessing on Hunter Aaron Auberg by Harvey Bluedorn Our Father in heaven This child belongs to You. He has come into this world in need of a heart. I ask that You would put in him a new heart. He has come into this world blind. I ask that You would grant him eyes to...
Giving our children everything they want….
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Intensive Phonics with Blumenfeld
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Hands Free Mama
Tweeting about the new book Hands Free Mama: A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters! by Rachel Macy Stafford. Book available January 7.
Ron Paul Curriculum Tip of the Week — TV Time
Post may contain affiliate links to materials I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. Ron Paul Curriculum Tip of the Week - December 14, 2013 TV Time American teens spend 4 hours a day watching TV. This is up from 3 hours in 2004. That is a one-third increase....
Homeschool Leadercast Interviews Ben Swann
The Homeschool Leadercast Episode 22: Ben Swann talks with Jeremy Jesenovec about The Liberty Movement and Homeschooling. Check out Ben Swann and Ben Swann-Liberty Is Rising on Facebook.