"The Journey" Blog
Encouragement for Home Educators!
Ideas for Multisensory Math
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
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
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
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
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!
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 in. We...