When it comes to fall there are two things I think of: pumpkins and apples. Last month I wrote about a unit study on "How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World," this month I want to write about pumpkins. Specifically, how to take an ordinary pumpkin and turn it into a gospel presentation. First take an ordinary pumpkin, when you look at it you can see there is … [Read more...] about Using a pumpkin to teach the gospel
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How to Encourage Free Time Learning
As a home educator using the Charlotte Mason method, I have ensured that my children's afternoons were full of free time, as she recommended. It was during these hours that my children's interest and skills were being formed and mastered. I have so much appreciation for her wisdom and God guiding me to using this method for my own children thirteen years ago. As I prepare … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Free Time Learning
First Sound Letter Drawers
This year, we have one child in the "Kindergarten" level. Can I just say, hooray for Homeschooling? I don't know what I'd do if I had to send our sweet little one off to school this year! For homeschoolers, this can be such a precious time of learning together. It's all those nostalgic 'lessons' - Letter sounds, the Alphabet, starting to read - it's so exciting and fun to … [Read more...] about First Sound Letter Drawers
F.A.L.L. for Fitness
The fall season usually inspires excitement about creating new goals. Perhaps it’s a remnant from my days as a public school teacher, but back-to-school/homeschool time feels a little like a new year. As you’re modifying your family’s schedules and creating goals together, here are a few tips for incorporating fitness into your new routines. (Yep, acronym style. Bear with … [Read more...] about F.A.L.L. for Fitness
Apple Science Experiment
Fall is the season for apples. We love picking them, purchase eating them and experimenting with them. Apple science experiments? Yes! Apples are great for showing oxidation in action. You know, capsule when you slice apples into pieces and the cut sides turn brown? That browning effect is a chemical reaction called oxidation. Oxidation Oxidation in apples takes place when … [Read more...] about Apple Science Experiment