I have seen the Hank the Cowdog books on various lists of good books to encourage children, especially boys, to read longer books. Even though I had heard of them, neither I, nor my children, had actually read any of the books. That is, until now. As a member of The Old Schoolhouse (TOS) Homeschool …
The Amish, a group of people whose separation from modern society with its conveniences and troubles, are fascinating to many. Perhaps it is the hectic pace in which we lead our lives that makes the old-fashioned, slower pace so appealing to explore. It is so appealing in fact, that there are several authors, who are …
I admit it. I’m a bit compulsive about housecleaning. I am really stressed out by a messy house. (If it’s my own. Please don’t not invite me to your house because you’re worried it’s too messy.) However, I am also very busy. (Isn’t everyone?) There is a tendency for the most "urgent" things to get …
Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions by James A. Beverly Thomas Nelson Nelson’s Illustrated Guide to Religions is a comprehensive book explaining the basic principles of 19 major religions of the world. Each of the chapters is devoted to a different religion and contains pertinent information such as the basic tenets of the religion, its founder, …
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I’m going to be honest. Geography has not been a subject that I’ve done a good job of working into our schedule. Every year I have plans to add more geography study to our days, and every year I start off strong and then let our geography studies fizzle out. My husband is a …
The King James Only Controversy, Revised Edition By James R. White / Bethany House The King James Version has been trusted by Christians for generations. Today it’s the center of a debate where critics charge that contemporary translations have changed essential Christian doctrines. In this revised edition of his noteworthy book, James White refutes …
The following review is my latest contribution to Curriculum Choice. Many people today think that memorization is unimportant. They argue that anything that they need to know, they can look up on-line. But can a person be truly educated if he doesn’t "know" anything? I think not. We need knowledge in order to understand new …
After last week’s comparison of Tapestry of Grace and Sonlight, this week I’ve been asked to compare Tapestry of Grace to My Father’s World . Both programs are classical Christian unit study programs that teach history chronologically; and both integrate history, geography, and Bible. Similarities Both Tapestry of Grace and My Father’s World Present history …
Quick, what’s the abbreviation for Minnesota? Is it MI? No wait, I think that’s Michigan. MA? No, that’s Massachusetts. It’s MN. Joy Miller, who blogs at fivejs.com, has put together an e-book to help you teach your children the states and their postal abbreviations. (You might learn something too!) The e-book includes printable U.S. maps, …
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When Emily Harris accepted a job teaching young Sabrina and Petula Blake at an isolated mountain ranch in Idaho, she had no idea why she wanted to go; she just knew that she was seeking a change in her life. She had no idea how many changes were in store for her. Emily didn’t know …
