I am taking up the challenge to write a list of 50+ things that make me happy from another blog. Read my list and then take up the challenge to write your own list. What a great idea! Too often we count our “stressings” instead of following the advice of the hymn, Count Your Blessings. Continue reading “Authentic Happiness: 50 Things That Make Me Happy”
When I was in high school I had the most traumatizing thing happen to me.
I had to have my big toe nail removed. Yep.
Ok, so you might be thinking I am being a little dramatic here, but seriously, it was awful. What was worse is the fact that when my new toe nail grew back it was a shade of green. Did you read that…green!! It also was raised up a little bit.
As a Christian, I like all things to be done decently and in order and my homeschooling schedule is no exception. I like advanced planning and scheduling.
We planned time every morning to start with prayer. What did we pray for?
We had an excellent Bible curriculum that we used: BJU Press Homeschool. This curriculum teaches Bible principles and how to apply them to everyday living, beginning doctrinal truths introduced in an age appropriate way, memory verses as well as the history and geography of Scripture.
However, it did not have a lesson every day, but we would read a portion of Scripture, with or without comments. Proverbs is a good book to read together. Wisdom and Foolishness are contrasted throughout the book with a plea to choose the wise path.
Note: Maybe you know someone that “unschools.” Basically, this means they have just pulled their kids out of an organized school and are letting the kids run the show. They play, they help mommy make bread, they go to a museum, cut coupons, go shopping and lay around the house. I do not like that kind of home school although a few days off may be needed sometimes. I was a lot more like a drill sergeant! Continue reading “Christian Homeschool Schedule: Get Your Work done! + Be Creative”
