-by Mimi Rothschild Ask students which class is their least favorite, and many will tell you that history is the one they’d skip. It doesn’t have to be that way. History, they may say, is dull and boring and all about memorizing names and dates. But actually, history is about people and the amazing things [...]
-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 [...]
-by Mimi Rothschild Your young children are studying together peacefully, helping each other circle the letter that finishes the word on a worksheet. The baby is asleep, and you’re checking an essay your teen wrote while he is out riding his bike for a while – a well-earned break between writing and algebra lessons. A [...]
-by Mimi Rothschild Many of us, homeschoolers or not, start the New Year with goals for healthier living. Homeschool families have some special challenges – and some special advantages, too. How can you increase your chances of success with your family’s 2009 health goals? • Get moving. Homeschool families often don’t have organized P.E. or [...]
-by Mimi Rothschild One of the benefits of homeschooling for Christian families is that we can keep Christ in Christmas, and certainly our studies at Christmastime should focus on Jesus, the reason for the season. We can also enjoy the elements of our national Christmas celebration that have grown up with our country. One of [...]
-by Mimi Rothschild Homeschool parents sometimes have a fantasy about their classrooms. “I’m going to make a schoolroom,” we say. We have it all planned: the bulletin board, the wall maps, the shelves for books, the cubbies we’ll build for the math manipulatives and board games. There’ll be desks or tables for each student, and [...]
-by Mimi Rothschild Homeschool parents sometimes have a fantasy about their classrooms. “I’m going to make a schoolroom,” we say. We have it all planned: the bulletin board, the wall maps, the shelves for books, the cubbies we’ll build for the math manipulatives and board games. There’ll be desks or tables for each student, and [...]
When an adult meets a child, it is very likely that the first question asked will be, “What grade are you in?” For our homeschool students, the answer might be, “I’m in first grade reading, fourth grade math, and everything else is second grade” or…
We do a lot of laughing around the Learning By Grace offices. Laughing is the best medicine. Laughing puts the world in a better perspective. Here are a few funny videos from my favorite Christian comedian and homeschooling father of lots of kids, Tim Hawkins. Tim Hawkins Biscuits and Gravy Tim Hawkins Frap House
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 [...]
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