tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post7623104975692795957..comments2023-04-29T07:06:20.771-07:00Comments on leading little hearts home: HOMESCHOOLING FIVE GRADE LEVELS WITHOUT GETTING AN ULCERUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-15818788378106871572014-01-28T17:05:46.812-08:002014-01-28T17:05:46.812-08:00That is so helpful! Thank you!
CrystalThat is so helpful! Thank you! <br />CrystalCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103706720349240281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-55319149446718765032014-01-28T07:08:00.651-08:002014-01-28T07:08:00.651-08:00Hi Crystal!
You are speaking to my heart when y...Hi Crystal! <br /><br /><br />You are speaking to my heart when you ask about the teaching of false gods to our children. In fact, that was the very topic of a post in June 2012 entitled, "IN PRACTICAL TERMS {teaching about false gods}" which can be found at: http://growingupgodskids.blogspot.com/2012/06/in-practical-terms-teaching-about-false.html In a nutshell, we feel that Scripture gives many warnings about learning too much about false gods, so we choose to be cautious in our approach.<br /><br />MFW may go into some depth about a variety of false religions via supplemental books, but we will either hit the main points and move on or skip those books entirely. We can usually handle all their supplemental resources at our local homeschool conference, so making that call is easy to do before purchasing. Quite honestly, MFW uses The Story of the World as their primary history text. But I favor Mystery of History (even though I need to edit that as well). <br /><br />No, I simply use World Mag for our High Schoolers and have enjoyed Nature Friend for our younger kiddos. :)<br /><br /><br />Blessings to you!<br />Rebecca Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-38716144569372825982014-01-25T10:24:52.450-08:002014-01-25T10:24:52.450-08:00Rebecca, thank you for this helpful post! What an...Rebecca, thank you for this helpful post! What an encouragement it was to see your schedule and hear about how your day flows. I have 2 boys, and I hope to try some of these ideas to keep us on track, with the Lord's help. Question about My Father's World...how do they teach about Greek Mythology? Some publishers put a heavy emphasis on this, and I was just wondering how MFW addresses it. Also, do you also use God's World News for your littles? Considering that for my boys, ages 8 and 6. Again, thank for graciously sharing. Your blog has been a blessing to me!<br />CrystalCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103706720349240281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-65267802816940413672014-01-25T08:32:48.152-08:002014-01-25T08:32:48.152-08:00Hi Jamie!!!
Ha! Isn't that true? Praise ...Hi Jamie!!! <br /><br /><br />Ha! Isn't that true? Praise God for those good days-- and hubbies who are so strong! :) I think moms are always tempted to think we are somehow doing a disservice to our children if we are not super busy with outside activities. I hear that often. But for my family, I've seen that busy-busy and sweet and patient attitudes don't really coexist. So... I am going to stick with what works for cultivating character. :) Some families can pull it off. We can't. I have to prioritize. <br /><br />I am so glad the posts blessed you, Jamie! I do absolutely LOVE amazing homeschooling families like yours! You have chosen the harder thing (homeschooling) with the sole purpose of glorifying Christ. You work quietly, maybe thanklessly some days, as unto the Lord for an eternal reward. I feel honored to share our life with women like you and call you my friends! <br /><br /><br />Big hugs from CA!<br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-67424778108515687412014-01-23T21:53:07.437-08:002014-01-23T21:53:07.437-08:00Rebecca......this is Jamie! I could almost cry be...Rebecca......this is Jamie! I could almost cry because of all the time you've taken to address my concerns and questions. I just want you to know how much I appreciate it; I truly do! I was definitely having a hard time, and still do to some degree on some days, but somewhere in the midst of it......We had a good day, and it made up for all the hard ones. :) Isn't it funny how that can be? I don't think that it helped any that over Christmas we were with family (which we love) that are all public schooled and involved in sports, etc. and so everything kind of revolved around all of that. Call me wimpy, but as much fun as I have with my family, it definitely wasn't an encouragement in the education realm. That's what I appreciate about my hubby so much, as he's not "affected" as much as I am. :)<br /><br />Between your first and second posts addressing my questions, I did have some time in a chairlift (going up a ski hill...yes, we homeschoolers have been getting to have a ski day once/week for a few weeks) :) to think about things in light of an eternal perspective. That's what it's about, isn't it? Is what we're doing as a family eternally valuable? That's what I appreciate about your emphasis on the Bible, God, and the most important "subjects" that should be taking priority in our family's education. I loved reading that reminder. It can be so easy to get caught up in all the extra "stuff," that we miss the important things that are far more lasting.<br /><br />I look forward to commenting more on some of the specific areas that you addressed in the last couple of posts. I better call it "quits" for now, but will be back. This is so exciting, and was such an encouragement to me. I've read your posts in the past, and I can tell how much you enjoy what you do and are wanting to make the most of it. Thank you! You truly care, don't you......for both your family and others (me....a complete stranger to you). :) May the Lord richly bless you and continue to fill you as you put out so much for others. Blessings to your family, JamieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-4754788756669971802014-01-23T07:59:45.659-08:002014-01-23T07:59:45.659-08:00Thank you, girls! So nice to be back and see you ...Thank you, girls! So nice to be back and see you all! :)<br />Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-37170789771232729952014-01-22T21:07:02.905-08:002014-01-22T21:07:02.905-08:00This post couldn't have come at a more perfect...This post couldn't have come at a more perfect time. Thank you so, so much for sharing! This post has been such an encouragement to me today. Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971823870390957893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-41817942844459636462014-01-22T18:13:23.961-08:002014-01-22T18:13:23.961-08:00I am really enjoying your posts. So nice to have y...I am really enjoying your posts. So nice to have you back! I really like your idea to have them read World, and then give a report while defending their position with scripture. What a wise thing for them to learn. Something I wish I was better at myself! Homeschooling in the Fox Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286442837578660762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-87358860421743123502014-01-22T17:31:37.237-08:002014-01-22T17:31:37.237-08:00I always love your posts as our family size is sim...I always love your posts as our family size is similar. It's so inspiring to see how others home educate. We use some of the same curricula, but a couple of others I am curious about! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com