Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Teaching Writing

-by Mimi Rothschild
Writing is an essential skill. While some worry that texting and instant messaging are causing our kids to lose their writing skills, the truth is that in the global marketplace, writing is a more essential skill than ever. With more of us working with people from other parts of the world, sharing jobs [...]

The Writing is on the Wall

By: Mimi Rothschild
Recently, the California judicial system has directed a two-part assault on Southern Baptist homeschoolers throughout their state. First, they have banned the words “mom and dad” and “husband and wife” from their schools – please read www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58130 – and are forcing teachers to promote a more alternative sexual lifestyle.
The second part of the [...]

History & Cooking

By: Mimi Rothschild
The civil war, also known as the War Between the States, is captured in our history books and our stories. Now your homeschoolers can get a little taste of it firsthand! Here’s a recipe that has been shared from generation to generation. It’s also a perfect early cooking lesson for your homeschooler!
Civil War [...]

Journaling Strategies For Homeschooling Students

By Mimi Rothschild
Homeschooling parents know that learning comes in a variety of ways.  One way students can increase their knowledge of a subject is through journaling.  Journaling is a learning tool that can be used in any class; it allows students to improve their writing skills, process information, and better understand a subject.  Read more [...]

ADHD and Home Schooling Children Who Are Gifted

By Mimi Rothschild
Have you ever wondered if your child has ADHD?  Have you ever considered the idea that he is just extremely gifted? Learn more about children with ADHD and children who are gifted in this thorough article I read this past weekend.  Let me know what you think, I appreciate your thoughts! Thanks!
 
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Organization: Advice for Parents

 By Mimi Rothschild
Below is a wonderful article I ran across which I wanted to share with homeschooling parents.  The article looks at the importance of being organized and how organization helps people succeed in life.  The strategies below are easy to implement and will help any child do well in school.  I encourage all homeschooling parents to take [...]

Texas Charter Schools, Part Two: Failing and Cheating

By Mimi Rothschild
The problems with charter schools in Texas are not limited to just one or two schools. There are charter schools all over Texas that are robbing students of a quality education, but state officials are having a tough time closing them down.
For example, Texas state officials are trying to close [...]

Explaining the Virginia Tech Massacre to Your Homeschoolers

By Mimi Rothschild
Your homeschoolers may ask, “Why would God let a tragedy like this happen?” This is a tough question to answer, and one that even the greatest theologians disagree about.
I believe the best way to approach this issue is to explain to your children the ramifications of sin. Ever since Adam and [...]