Do You Have a Summer Bucket List?

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Several years ago, when my children were still young enough to not have devices and cars and an overflowing schedule of activities, we began a tradition of creating a summer bucket list. Everyone contributed to this list, including my husband and me. Our lists were...

Exploring God’s Creation This Summer

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  As we step into summer, I always find myself looking forward to the unique opportunities this season brings. Life tends to slow down just enough for us to notice things we often miss during the busier months. Longer days, time outside, and shared family moments...

Ideas for Multisensory Math

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  Based on the Orton-Gillingham philosophy of teaching, Multisensory Mathematics applies the research-based Concrete-Representation-Abstract (CRA) approach to teaching mathematics. Using this methodology, parents can guide students from foundation skills and...

The Freshness and Newness of Spring: A Biblical Worldview

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Spring is a season that brings a sense of renewal and rejuvenation, both in nature and in our spiritual lives. From a Biblical perspective, spring symbolizes new life and the hope we find in Christ. Just as the earth awakens from its winter slumber, we are reminded of...

The Beauty in Poorly Wrapped Gifts: A Homeschool Mother’s Guide to Nurturing Writers

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The kitchen table was filled with scraps of wrapping paper and a worn roll of tape. My birthday gift—a vanilla-scented candle I’d once mentioned I liked—sat before my oldest son. It was wrapped in paper that crinkled at odd angles. There was entirely too much tape on...