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

by | | CHEO Blog, Encouragement

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...

Why It Is Important to Teach Our Children Science from a Christian Worldview

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Teaching our children science from a Christian worldview is crucial for several reasons. First, it affirms that we are not mistakes but created with purpose. God invites us into His greater story, and understanding this helps children see their value and significance...

To My Daughter on Her Homeschool Graduation

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We did it! Hours of time that stretched into years of memories as we “did school” together each day. We have come to the end of this journey of daily learning side by side. Really, its been a gradual transition that I have savored; watching you become independent;...

Plan It All…But Remember What’s Important!

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As you’re busily planning your homeschool year with your children, remember to PLAN IT ALL – which includes the fun, the character building, and the rest time. If you don’t plan these important things, they’ll get pushed aside and forgotten, or maybe squeezed...

Ending the School Year!

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Ending the School Year! Another year of home education is coming to an end for the many families that follow a traditional school calendar. Before we turn our complete attention to the fun and freedom of summer, take a moment to consider how to successfully end your...