tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85415388714661739132024-03-12T20:49:15.630-07:00from House to HomeFrom house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-70647659569281882512019-01-23T04:00:00.000-08:002019-01-23T09:55:27.437-08:00The Important Word to Remember as You Homeschool High School<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">“Homeschooling through
high school”</span></b></span>- just speaking those words out loud can strike fear and trembling
in the most seasoned homeschooling parent. It all seemed so simple when you
were teaching phonics and math and doing science experiments in the back yard.
Time flies by and all of a sudden you are there (or almost there), and you
wonder:<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"> </b></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"> “How can I do this? - Can I do this? - How do I do this?”</b></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Over the past 6 years I have had the amazing privilege of helping families navigate
homeschooling through the high school years. As we have given our “<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Help for Homeschooling High School</i>”
seminar there is one word that has become very important as we help people
think about homeschooling through high school.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you had to think of a word to describe
homeschooling in high school, words like “credit,” ”transcript,” “portfolio” and
“admissions” might come to mind. While they are all good high school words, they
are not the word that I think is most important.<span style="font-size: large; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-size: large; mso-spacerun: yes;"> <i><b> </b></i></span><b><span style="font-size: large;">The most important word, in my mind, is the
word “proactive”. In a nutshell I think being proactive in many areas </span></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">can help
ensure success as you navigate</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">high school at home.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Dictionary.com
provided me with the following definition of proactive:</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">"Adjective, serving to prepare for, intervene in, or
control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or difficult
one; anticipatory."</span></i></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">This is
exactly what we need to do as we plan and prepare for high school and the years
beyond. We need to plan, prepare, and anticipate where things might go awry so
we can be ready for what is to come. Today we want to examine several areas of
homeschooling high school where being proactive can make all the difference.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Firstly, I think it is best to start investigating high
school when your student is in Grade 7, or at the very latest, in the Grade 8
year. This can give you time as a parent to look at the options for doing high
school (because there are many!) and see what might best fit your student and your
family. This is also a time to begin to engage your student in the planning process.
You can discuss hopes, dreams, different approaches and then explore this
together. It gives time for you to learn what a good program would include and
how you can meet the goals of your student. It can also be a time to prepare for a
change in how you do things. In the elementary years record keeping can be
minimal; in high school that often changes. Grade 7 and 8 can be a training
time for you and your student as you learn to keep more records, develop study
skills, and possibly work towards more independent study. This is so much
better than waiting until mid-August before school starts and panicking about how
you will put a plan together.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Secondly, it
is wise to be proactive when considering what courses your student should take.
Is your student very academic? Do they have aspirations to be a doctor, lawyer,
engineer etc.? If so, then it is important to make sure from the beginning that
you have academically challenging courses that will be good preparation for
university study. Perhaps you have a hands-on student or someone who will find
their career path through college or apprenticeship. In this case you may not
need to keep the academics as challenging. If academic study is not their bent,
then choosing courses that will meet college requirements will make your
student’s high school years more enjoyable and not overwhelming. Often, when
students start high school they have no idea what they want to do in the
future. That is fine. Just keep them as academic as is reasonable and wait
patiently till God reveals the path they are to take. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Thirdly, we
want to be proactive in planning for post-secondary admissions. Colleges and universities often have very
specific requirements in order to enter a certain course.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><b>As soon as your
student knows what they would like to do after high school you should start
contacting prospective</b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: large; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><b>post-secondary schools.</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Pre-requisites are often found
simply by looking on the college/university website. That is the first step.
The second step is to get in touch with the institution of interest and ask
what they require of a homeschooled student for entrance. This is particularly important
if your student will not have a government issued high school diploma. Each school
has its own way of doing things. One school may want a transcript and a
portfolio and another may ask for SAT marks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Looking ahead and working to meet requirements can go a long way in
avoiding disappointment and lost time. An added benefit to this is that, as you
ask questions, you actually get to know admissions counsellors and other staff.
This relationship allows your student to become more than a name and number on a form.
Taking time to visit and discuss the process with the school is a great way to
take this to the next level. Often, once a counsellor meets our children they
see great individuals who would be an asset to their school. This means that
they will have a higher interest in seeing that your students actually make it
into their college/university.</span></div>
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area where we need to be proactive is after your application has been made. As
mentioned earlier, you may need to submit SAT marks or other documents to be
put with your application. If you have to write a special entrance exam it is
crucial that these documents get put with your file. In a perfect world this
would just happen. However, over and over I have heard that this does not
always happen automatically. In most cases the school will not let you know when they are missing something. They just assume it was not sent in. I have
personally known people who did not get into </span>a certain school because their
documents were lost. It is important to call regularly to make sure that
everything that is required and has been submitted and is actually in your
student’s file for review.<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">While this
can seem a little daunting it is really just a matter of looking ahead and not
assuming anything. Always remember, you do your best and leave the rest to the
Lord. He has a plan for your student. Things may not go exactly as planned, but
as long as they are in line with His plan, all is well. Having your students at
home during the high school years is such a blessing, both for the student and
the parent. Don’t get lost in all the books and miss the joy of time together.
Take some time to smell the roses and live, love, and laugh together.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God bless you as you homeschool through high
school.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"><i>Louise and her teaching partner Cori Dean plan to offer their Help for Homeschool High School Course in the fall of 2019. This is geared for families who live in Ontario, Canada. Please feel free to post in the comments or send an email to info@learninghouse.ca if you would like to be put on a notification list. </i> </span></div>
From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-87897285684169942962018-05-24T06:34:00.000-07:002018-05-24T06:34:15.427-07:00Homeschool Blessings<div style="text-align: left;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"For many the homeschool year is starting to wind down..."</td></tr>
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For many the homeschool year is starting to wind down. Some of you may be done already and others are counting the days until the summer break begins. Whether this is the case for you or you plan to school through the summer, taking some time to reflect on your homeschool is always worthwhile. Recently, I had the great privilege of speaking with 3 families who are considering home education for their families. As I began to plan for that "kitchen meeting" I thought about some of the blessings of home schooling. The more I thought the longer the list became. Here are five of the many, many that came to mind.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i>"Homeschooling gave me the opportunity to spend time with my children when they were at their best..."</i></span></b></blockquote>
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1. I got to spend lot of time with my children. When our oldest went to school he often came home tired and frustrated after a long day and a long bus ride. I never felt I got him at his best. Homeschooling gave me the opportunity to spend time with my children when they were at their best. Of course since we were home all the time we also had those "other" times as well, but by and large it was so nice to be together and have both quantity and quality time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> "Once school was over we were done for the day..."</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span>2. We never did homework at night. I remember taking my children to community swimming lessons and hearing all the other moms talking about all the time they had to spend doing homework with their children in the evening. This blessing had never even crossed my mind until then. Once school was over we were done for the day. The only exception to this was on the rare occasion when someone had not been cooperative during the school day. As a result they might get the opportunity to finish school with Dad after supper. That was generally an experience that you didn't want to repeat. Hence it was a real rarity.<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>3. Our struggling learners could do school at their level without ridicule or pressure from others. We had a good crop of struggling learners in our family. What a tremendous blessing to be able to teach them where they were at. They didn't have to leave the room and go to "resource" and get help. Most of the time they never knew how far behind they were. We just worked away at programs specifically tailored for them and their needs. There was no pressure to be in any particular grade at any particular time.<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>"...homeschool parents have the freedom to teach what they feel is appropriate for their children and their family philosophy."</i></b></span></blockquote>
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</span>4. As parents we controlled the content of what our children were being taught. In this day and age where certain agendas and curriculum are being pushed, homeschool parents have the freedom to teach what they feel is appropriate for their children and their family philosophy. This is as it should be.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"...take the time to share the truly important things..."</td></tr>
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5. Last but certainly not least, we could take the time to share the truly important things with our children. Christian principles were a part of every subject we taught. Whether we shared about the order of God's world in math, the wonders of creation in science, or "His Story" of the world through history our faith and beliefs could be a natural part of every lesson<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>This list could go on and on. In the future I may share some of the other blessings that came to my mind. What about you? What are the blessings that come to your mind as you consider your family and homeschooling? Feel free to share with others in the comment section below. Sometimes just seeing something that someone else has thought of will bring blessings to mind for you.<br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><b>God bless you as you homeschool.</b><br />
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<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">"Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it"</span></i>From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-19031959878534803502017-02-15T11:33:00.000-08:002017-02-15T12:10:21.279-08:00Things to Remember if You Start to Homeschool Mid-Year<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Recently I have spoken with a number of parents who find
themselves starting to homeschool now. In most cases this was not the plan but
circumstances have made it necessary to make a change in their child’s
education. Often parents feel overwhelmed and frantic as they try and put
together a plan. Here are a few quick tips if you find yourself in this
position or if you are coming alongside a friend who needs help and
encouragement.</div>
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Often parents who find themselves home educating suddenly,
are doing so because of a crisis. This could be a bullying situation that could
not be resolved, health issues of a child, or a myriad of other reasons.
Regardless, making a change mid-year can be stressful. The first thing to
remember is that this does not need to be sorted out in a day. You can take
some time to figure out what you will do for teaching resources and an
educational plan. If you have brought a child home as a result of a crisis the
most important thing is to give them some down-time. Lots of reading together
and some relaxing can go a long way to making your future homeschooling
successful.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxGY3BIGSkZ6Vsv7svpp8_LlgN143O1nn507098FfxssIJaG_LzNuaeYM3zS6tNwvv1cmS0KpKHrqNCu_t6RlCY6xOzq0hMKVwUrntCNGQ9fB2pP071xJFDGIGKRV6SJ6yyIo2Yjq7ELB/s1600/Placement+test.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxGY3BIGSkZ6Vsv7svpp8_LlgN143O1nn507098FfxssIJaG_LzNuaeYM3zS6tNwvv1cmS0KpKHrqNCu_t6RlCY6xOzq0hMKVwUrntCNGQ9fB2pP071xJFDGIGKRV6SJ6yyIo2Yjq7ELB/s200/Placement+test.jpg" width="200" /></a>Since you are beginning to school mid-year it can be hard to
know where to place a child. Should you move forward to the next grade or
should you purchase the current grade level? Often parents may not even be sure
at what grade level their child is really functioning. Compound this with the
fact that many homeschooling programs are more advanced than those of public
school and parents have a real conundrum. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Placement tests can be a real help in this
situation. While not available for every program they are certainly available
for many math programs. It is important to place a student correctly so that
work is neither too easy or too hard. We have many of these posted on <a href="https://www.learninghouse.ca/" target="_blank">The Learning House </a>website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a placement
test is not available, looking at the<i> Table of Contents</i> for various programs
can help you place a student based on the information you know they have
mastered.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37ckb4a3kGK8T-OuELcqS3ld1_PtCuU0jpqwzwk-8wKhtR6F2Nv1ar8zcjBewpu3i9oSJUol8pscMOuQ1tmTto8EAK_kQEyBEkBQm0Q-ZUczqOaepAgJFV8F91q78lfeZ46WjxjnkIkje/s1600/mom+and+child.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37ckb4a3kGK8T-OuELcqS3ld1_PtCuU0jpqwzwk-8wKhtR6F2Nv1ar8zcjBewpu3i9oSJUol8pscMOuQ1tmTto8EAK_kQEyBEkBQm0Q-ZUczqOaepAgJFV8F91q78lfeZ46WjxjnkIkje/s1600/mom+and+child.jpg" /></a>As we have said before, math and language arts are the core.
Work to figure those subject areas out first. Then you can look after science,
history and any other subjects you would like to add to your program. As you
choose your materials you will most likely be purchasing a program that is for a
full year of school. Keep in mind that it may not be possible to complete
this by the end of June. That is just fine. It can simply carry over into the
next year. Many tell me that they will just push through and do it over the
summer. Personally, I feel that working through the summer is highly
over-rated. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some summer work is fine,
but creating pressure to try and double up and do 10 month’s work in 4-5 will
just create stress and rob everyone of their joy. </div>
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Remember that homeschooling can be a wonderful adventure.
However, adventures don’t happen all at once. They take place over time.
Homeschooling is a process. It may take some time to adjust and get your rhythm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s okay. Take the time you need to meet
your children’s emotional needs as well as their academic needs. Given time,
serious thought, and lots of prayer you will come up with a plan that fits your
unique family. </div>
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Feel free to share your thoughts, experience, and comments below!<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">"Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it"</span></i></span> </div>
From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-64876569807018806952015-10-16T14:07:00.000-07:002015-10-16T14:07:12.577-07:00History in the Making <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a while since I've posted. Our very busy fall at The Learning House was all consuming. We do want to thank all of our wonderful customers for helping to make it a resounding success. I do have several posts in the works and you will see them in the coming weeks. However, it occurred to me yesterday that with our election literally just around the corner a quick mini-post might be in order.<br />
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Next Monday we will have a federal election in Canada. Many of you may have used the past few weeks to teach a unit on our electoral system. Others may have thought this would be a good idea but not have been able to carry through. This is not a time to feel guilty about what we haven't done but a great opportunity to teach our children about voting as we "walk in the way with them"<br />
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I would like to encourage you to make Election Day a learning day. It doesn't need to take much time to teach a few basic principles. You don't need a big fancy curriculum. You do need to take a few minutes and explain to your children why we vote. Teach them that this is how we have our say in who will govern our country. Talk to them about the various candidates in your riding and how you have decided who you will vote for. Share about the issues that are deal breakers for your decision on who to vote for.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MR77k2yKeHLsi8bXjDfvGbGa1kN4DhEPhtGUlTTvHH2wUde8sqbqXWu1JxeTBHH4lDtZOFHB_V99w65o-ISWdVyFE1b7xH9p0P0m74P7FFcgvmkjTjMhqjEVvBtIFHDy1dJaRnOVKSMi/s1600/election-2015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MR77k2yKeHLsi8bXjDfvGbGa1kN4DhEPhtGUlTTvHH2wUde8sqbqXWu1JxeTBHH4lDtZOFHB_V99w65o-ISWdVyFE1b7xH9p0P0m74P7FFcgvmkjTjMhqjEVvBtIFHDy1dJaRnOVKSMi/s1600/election-2015.jpg" /></a>Then take your children with you when you vote. Let them see how this works. Explain that voting is private and that no one else sees our ballot. Talk about the fact that there are many places in the world where people would give their lives to have the freedom to cast their ballot. This is a privilege and a right that men and women have fought and died for. We have a responsibility to participate. it is important and we need to communicate this to our children not only with our words but also with our actions. This is teaching living history at its best.<br />
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Even though there are many times we despair over the state of our country we cannot deny that we are blessed to live in a nation where freedom still reigns. As our children grow we can share our love for our country with them. While we may not know the future the Lord does. Perhaps, our lessons in government and our political process will spark one of children to consider political involvement in the future. <br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it</span></i></span> <br />
<br />From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-35542564380973513802015-07-09T12:28:00.001-07:002015-07-09T12:57:51.958-07:00Summer Reading Ideas - Part 1<br />
A little while ago our friends from <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=426&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank">Essentials in Writing</a> asked me to send them a list of my favourite five books for each grade level. Oh the agony of keeping the list down to five. Still, it was fun to think about which ones I would include. I decided with summer here you might be looking for some really good reads for your children. Many of these will be old favourites. However, you may find an unfamiliar gem that you would like to try out. Summer is a wonderful time for kids to have some lazy days and get lost in a good book. If you have some on hand they are more likely to pick them up and give them a try. As always, remember that grade levels are quite arbitrary. Any given child may move up or down several grade levels. These were chosen with your average student in mind (whatever that is). Take a look and enjoy. The next blog post will cover titles for grade seven and up. Happy reading!<br />
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From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-72907358702100972212015-05-21T05:57:00.000-07:002015-05-21T05:57:43.562-07:00Let's Talk Language ArtsAs we travel around the country, I am often surprised at the lack of understanding regarding language arts. Some people feel that as long as their children are reading then no other language arts is required. Others insist that their children are doing a grammar program and writing in a journal, so their language arts is covered. While these are all excellent activities, they do not necessarily constitute a complete language arts program. So what is language arts and what do we really need to cover? Today we are going to address just that as we think about the various components of language arts.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;"><em>Kindergarten to Gr.3 - Phonics, Reading, Spelling, Writing, and Grammar</em></span></strong><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIwFwTuC-9KzR8bCnnkwPAE8KiAOZc8Y1HBSLVrBfTQXIZJtwwK43mpio6Y_j8oekINuKIr4vPUKSvh2uksy4aKk-orm0IaLY1K1e6papW6xRldDgD1erTNP-fe5T7CYhGAfXU36ZTHKu/s1600/Mom+and+Young+Child+Reading.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIwFwTuC-9KzR8bCnnkwPAE8KiAOZc8Y1HBSLVrBfTQXIZJtwwK43mpio6Y_j8oekINuKIr4vPUKSvh2uksy4aKk-orm0IaLY1K1e6papW6xRldDgD1erTNP-fe5T7CYhGAfXU36ZTHKu/s200/Mom+and+Young+Child+Reading.jpg" width="200" /></a>Language arts for Kindergarten up to Grade 3 centers around learning to read and to read well. Teaching a child to read can be easy or difficult depending on the child. While there are a few children that read almost innately, most will need to be taught. For many children, this means using a phonics program. Phonics programs abound. Two of our favourites are <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=356&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank">All About Reading</a> and <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=604&code_catalog=BJU" target="_blank">Beginnings</a> from BJU Press. Up until Grade 1 this will be the most important part of language arts. Once a child has mastered the beginnings of phonics, i.e. reading, then spelling can be introduced. In my mind it makes no sense to try and teach a child to spell words, write stories, or diagram a sentence if they cannot read it independently. On the other hand, if they can read well then each of the other elements of language arts can follow naturally and without undue stress. As students master more advanced phonics principles, reading for content and answering questions about what has been read follows naturally as well. By the time a student is in Grade 2 or 3 they should be finishing phonics, doing some reading for content, spelling and a little writing and grammar. All this sounds like a lot, but remember, each of these areas of language arts does not need to be done every day. As well, some programs will incorporate two or more of these components into one program. <br />
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By the time a child is in Grade 4, it is hoped that phonics has been mastered. By this time many students are reading voraciously and ready for the challenge of a full spelling program along with writing and grammar. At this point it is also good to introduce some literature study or to carry on with a reading program. <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_publisher=PROGENYPRESS" target="_blank">Progeny Press</a> and <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=289&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank">Classroom Complete</a> offer literature study guides to coach students in various aspects of literature study and to stretch their minds in the area of comprehension. While it would not make sense to demand that students do a study guide for each book they read, completing two or three study guides over the course of the year will ensure that your students are challenged in their thinking. It will also give more practice in putting pen to paper to formulate a well thought out answer. <br />
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<em><strong><span style="color: blue;">Gr. 7 up - Literature Study, Writing, Grammar and Spelling (optional)</span></strong></em><br />
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At this point in the educational process, some students will be accomplished spellers and may not need a spelling program at all. Others will need to continue this until Grade 8 or possibly beyond. These years are important in beginning to get the essay writing process in place.<a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=426&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank"> Essentials in Writing </a>is a real favourite for us in this regard. It gives students exactly what they need in terms of writing and grammar without being overwhelming and time consuming. Literature study will continue through these grades.<br />
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Students can take several paths through the high school years. For students who are planning to attend college or are not gifted in language arts then grammar may cease to be a focus. Writing a good essay will take priority, in addition to still completing several literature studies each year. For those who want to, or need to, keep grammar skills fresh we suggest <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=203&code_catalog=TLH&p=2" target="_blank">Easy Grammar Ultimate</a> that takes just minutes a day to complete.<br />
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More academic students may or may not carry on with grammar. Certainly, someone interested in English as a major later in life would want to refine their grammar skills. Learning to write a variety of essay types will be important preparation for future studies, as well as continuing to include several literature studies each year. <br />
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The above outline is a sample of what could be done at various points in your language arts. I realise that students do not necessarily fit in boxes or follow guidelines perfectly. In fact, that is what makes homeschooling such an amazing experience. We have the opportunity to customize our student's program so it fits them where they are at, at any given time. There are students who are still mastering reading at Grade 4, (and beyond) or others who will need to work on spelling skills through high school, and that is fine. Grade levels aside, the above outline can provide guidelines for the progression through language arts in the homeschool years. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSq1Sr2awVoaF2RnwyxDRdhz3k9qDMZnYhDxjx6epBv60IADZI65dQZyGFHJss-VssV3nnSwWbS8_UFSg9688T9k5puENYwQBefHBchmibNyvqtgMlqKN_VkOu4G6vx5hNWKRV8F1Kf4Xi/s1600/Students+Reading+the+Bible.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSq1Sr2awVoaF2RnwyxDRdhz3k9qDMZnYhDxjx6epBv60IADZI65dQZyGFHJss-VssV3nnSwWbS8_UFSg9688T9k5puENYwQBefHBchmibNyvqtgMlqKN_VkOu4G6vx5hNWKRV8F1Kf4Xi/s200/Students+Reading+the+Bible.jpg" width="200" /></a>As the parents of children who struggled tremendously with learning to read, we understand the challenge many face in teaching language arts. While it is great to plan for college or university, this was not our ultimate reason for wanting our children to become accomplished readers. More than anything else, we wanted our children to read well so that they could read the word of God for themselves. Even more, we wanted them to read with understanding so they could allow the scriptures to speak to their hearts, and so they could discern the will of God in their lives. Many of you desire the same things for your children. Even though it may be difficult, it is worth the time, effort, and in some cases agony, to accomplish this goal.<br />
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Need some help to put this together for your family or if you have questions don't hesitate to contact me. God bless you as journey through Language Arts.<br />
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<em>Unless the Lord builds the house they labour in vain to build it.</em>From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-42719096181267086702015-04-29T15:41:00.001-07:002015-04-29T15:41:58.533-07:00Stress Relief for the Writing Process<br />
We know that writing can be a real struggle for many students. We also know that many parents and students appreciate the <em><a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=426&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank"> Essentials in Writing</a></em> program by Mathew Stevens. In fact this is often one of my top recommendations for teaching writing. The short video teaching that accompanies each lesson takes the pressure off the parent/teacher and provides great guided practice to the writing process. This week we are pleased to share the following article from Matthew on the importance of the planning process for students working on a writing assignment.
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By first completing an overall plan, students can think in general terms. It's time to think about and record the main ideas of a composition using a graphic organizer. What is it that you really want to say? And how will you support that main idea? Best of all, it's a quick process and is painless.<br />
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The drafting process then becomes a breeze. Not only do students have the content already prepared, now they can think about how to effectively communicate that content. They can focus on quality sentence structures, a variety of sentence structures, effective word choice, and so on.<br />
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Gifted writers can typically formulate mental plans and draft all at the same time. I've found, however, that most students are not gifted writers and prefer separate planning and drafting sessions. Breaking a composition into two planning sessions apart from the drafting process, is an effective process that is quick, easy and painless.<br />
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Lately, I have been answering a lot of questions about homeschooling through the high school years. For many of us who started homeschooling our children when they were young, high school seemed so far away. Then, all of a sudden, or so it seemed, we had a 12 year old. What were we going to do about high school? This is a huge and somewhat convoluted topic and this post will just scratch the surface of it. <br />
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For us high school was not really something we planned to do when we began homeschooling. In fact people would often ask questions about how we could teach chemistry or calculus and we were still trying to decide which phonics program was best. We had figured by the time we were at the end of Grade 8 we would be done. Then, as I said, it seemed like a flash and we were there. We had spent the previous eight years teaching and training and we had all grown in the process. Yet it didn't seem like we were finished. Out oldest child had no desire to attend traditional high school and we had no desire to send him. The homeschool adventure grew and continued.<br />
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Certainly if we were going to do it again there are many things we would do differently, but that too is a topic for another time. Today we want to think about how to make this big decision. As people struggle through this I hear many comments like:<br />
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"I'm afraid I will destroy my child's future job prospects"<br />
"I'm afraid they won't be able to attend college or university"<br />
"I never finished high school. I'm not smart enough to homeschool a high school student."<br />
"I still have young children who need my help. I just don't think I can handle this load."<br />
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While these are definitely concerns I do not believe they are the most important considerations in this matter. To me there is one most crucial question that must be asked before we worry about the concerns expressed. The question is simply, "What does God want us to do, from an educational perspective, in our children's high school years?" This is the most important question that must be asked. For many, us included, home educating our children grew from a preference to a conviction. We believed with our whole heart that this was something God called us to do. Since this had become a calling it meant the question was not "Should we send our children to high school?" but, "Are we released from the calling to home educate our children?" Just because our son turned thirteen did not mean our calling had changed. In fact for us it became clear that we were to stay the course and continue on through the high school years. It became a faith journey. Harold and I both have post-secondary degrees so higher education was important to us, yet, clearly and unmistakably God was leading us down a path that was outside our preconceived educational box.<br />
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Today I think that many get caught in the fear trap. God does not call us to have fear. If He is calling you to homeschool through high school then enter the arena with confidence in Him and the plans He has for your children. Home educating through the high school years may not look like it did in the elementary years. With on-line courses both private and public and a myriad of other resources there are many, many ways your student can meet necessary post-secondary requirements. Above all we must remember that our child's future is more important to the Lord than to us. He cares so much more about their future than you ever can. God's plan for each of our children has been as unique and varied as they are. It hasn't looked at all like we thought it would. Yet it has been accomplished and we can say that with God's help it has been finished. <br />
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So how about you and your family? If God has released you from home schooling at Grade 8 then proceed with a light heart to the next step in your children's education. If you feel the nudge to carry on the process then you also can prepare for high school with a light heart knowing that He who has lead you this far will hold you in His hands as you take the next steps.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it</span></i></span> From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-22510123394621860692015-03-25T08:57:00.000-07:002015-03-25T09:00:22.389-07:00It's About More Than The Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As spring gets under way I start to get lots of phone calls about helping families with their curriculum choices. This is something that I love to do. With all the choices out there it can seem overwhelming at times to even the most experienced home educator. Sometimes I can be a help. I love the challenge of helping a homeschool mom solve a problem in their homeschool. It is a joy to hear that a suggestion worked out.<br />
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Many of you are already planning for next year. Good for you! Part of planning is looking back at the year just done. Often times as Moms we are better at seeing what we haven't done than seeing what we have accomplished. Homeschooling is so much more than finishing a math book or doing cool science experiments. While those are good and worthy goals there are bigger things at stake.<br />
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Home education is about nurturing our children in the faith. It is passing along the things that we value most to our children. Above all it is having the time and the place so that we can be intentional about introducing our children to the Lord. One of the greatest joys we had as a homeschool parents was to have the opportunity daily, to instruct our children in things of the Lord. Language arts, math, science and a lot of other things were part of our homeschool education however, these were not necessarily the most important things.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzduBRcw4ok_Yh___8GVALCs1It8Vc_eBGum-auNNX8jzsfGCOk2UDQH8I37h-8Mq12gHBzO6jKSUH8ONjKwN-1mRuz8lIqy2MjSp1v6kkCgwKCHEr3QsQcSnzYLZPCe-0xQRLcsIY7_-/s1600/Homeschool+Family.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhzduBRcw4ok_Yh___8GVALCs1It8Vc_eBGum-auNNX8jzsfGCOk2UDQH8I37h-8Mq12gHBzO6jKSUH8ONjKwN-1mRuz8lIqy2MjSp1v6kkCgwKCHEr3QsQcSnzYLZPCe-0xQRLcsIY7_-/s1600/Homeschool+Family.jpg" /></a>It was not always this way. After we had homeschooled for about eight years we started to realize that we were not seeing the results we were hoping for in our children. We had thought that by doing some Bible study, and spending a good quantity of quality time together our children would grow up with Godly character and close sibling relationships. When it didn't seem to be happening we changed our focus. The goal of our program became raising children who were "mighty in spirit". Studying godly character and applying it in our lives (parents as well as children) became as important as studying math. <br />
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While knowledge is important, being diligent, trustworthy, and obedient are qualities that will be applied throughout life. Employers today are looking for men and women who will show up on time and do the whole job, with their whole heart, to the best of their ability. They can share knowledge and teach a skill but they cannot create a work ethic. As your children grow in character and enter the community in various capacities they can become a shining testimony for the Lord. Many of you can attest to this as you hear glowing reports from employers or volunteer supervisors concerning your children.<br />
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So, as you look back on your year consider the lessons you have learned as a family. Maybe you haven't finished math but you've all grown in consideration of one another. That too is success. Perhaps this year you have expanded your family ministry or you have seen great spiritual growth in your children. As you evaluate don't forget to think about the lessons that have been learned as you and your loved ones have done life together.<br />
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Homeschooling really is about more than books.<br />
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<br />From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-73635980532437725982015-03-12T05:12:00.001-07:002015-03-12T05:12:38.779-07:00Navigating the Curriculum Hall<div style="text-align: justify;">
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For past couple of weeks we have been discussing choosing homeschool curriculum and attending conventions. As someone who has worked as a vendor for over 20 years I must admit I feel very at home in this space. However, every year when I meet new homeschoolers, and some experienced ones as well, I am reminded that for many, the curriculum hall can be an intimidating place. With a variety of vendors, lots of people, and a certain level of noise it can indeed seem daunting to find what you need. Here are some tips to help you navigate the curriculum hall.</div>
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1. Dress for the event. Whatever you wear it should be comfy, especially the shoes. You may do alot of walking and sore feet can be a big distraction.</div>
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2. Plan ahead. Think about what you want to see. Check the vendor list to see who might sell what you are looking for. If you really want to see an item call your favourite vendor and ask them to bring the item you are interested in. Most will be happy to do this. </div>
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3. Take notes. Use your phone or an old fashioned note pad to jot notes about what you see. Use your phone or other device to take pictures of books that interest you so you don't forget what they look like.</div>
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4. Consider pre-ordering. If you are sure that you want to purchase a specific item call the vendor ahead of time. They can have your order ready and set aside for you. You might even want to prepay so you don't have to wait in a long line to make your purchase.</div>
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5. Use a seminar slot to spend time in the vendor hall. Between sessions vendor halls get crazy busy. If you need some time to relax and think then perhaps time is better spent wandering through the hall when it is not so busy. Vendors will have more time to answer your questions as well. </div>
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6. Attend a Vendor Seminar. Many vendors purchase time to give a short presentation on a specific product. This can be an excellent way to get information about a new product that interests you.</div>
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7. Don't rush your purchase. If this is all new to you then use the day to make good contacts for information. If you are not sure what you want to purchase by the end of the day don't buy just to get free shipping. Free shipping is not worth making the wrong decision because you hurried.</div>
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8. Beware of giant curriculum bundles. Buying a big bundle can save you money. However, often they contain more materials than you could possibly use in a year. If you buy four big bundles because you have 4 children you may be shocked at the number of boxes that will come to your door.</div>
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9. Keep it simple. Your first concerns are math and language arts. Get those subjects settled before you worry about the other things. These are the building blocks of all learning. </div>
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10. Pray, pray, pray. God really does care about every area of our lives. He will direct your path.</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/" target="_blank">The Learning House</a> has enjoyed attending homeschool events for over 20 years. We are always happy to bring an order to a conference. If you could call a week ahead that really helps us plan. One thing we have found our customers really appreciate is that we offer a few days of grace to place an order after an event. Since the customer was at the event these orders receive the show specials and free shipping(distance learning excluded) without having to make a decision under pressure. </i><i> Follow this <a href="http://learninghouse.ca/news.page.25.html" target="_blank">LINK</a> to see where you can find us this year.</i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">Do you have some special tips you could share about shopping at a homeschool convention? Why not share them?</span></span></i></div>
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<br />From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-87516457943029477092015-03-04T18:27:00.000-08:002015-03-05T04:57:29.583-08:00To Go or Not to Go<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week we mentioned that convention season is just around the corner. I know that for some conventions have already begun but for us at <a href="http://learninghouse.ca/" target="_blank">The Learning House</a>, our first event is on March 28th in Kitchener, Ontario. We always enjoy attending events, getting to meet our customers face-to-face and sharing our products and knowledge with them. We are going to devote the next couple of posts to discussing attending events and how you can get the most out of them. Today we are going to take a quick look at 9 reasons you might want to attend a homeschool conference.<br />
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1. <i>A time of refreshing.</i> As the year is over half done it is sometimes easy to just look forward to it being over. It is easy to feel you are in a rut. Just getting away can give new life to the last portion of the year so you can finish well.<br />
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2.<i> Fellowship.</i> Whether you attend with a friend, a spouse or just go on your own and socialize with those you meet, the sweet fellowship of spending time with like-minded people can encourage your heart. I can think of a number of times in my past when I was discouraged and did not want to attend any events. On several occasions I went anyways, only to find that the Lord had some divine appointments for me with people I did not know, who encouraged my heart.<br />
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4. <i>Hands on look at curriculum. </i> Today you can see a lot of curriculum online. You can look inside the book, read reviews, and see a scope and sequence. However, as good as that all is there is still something very nice about being able to pick up an item and see it for yourself. You can look at the whole program and probably tell in a very short time if it is what you need.<br />
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5. <i>Time away as a couple.</i> If you can attend a confernce as a couple this can be a great time to reconnect and focus on your homeschool program. As a bonus you probably get time for a nice meal out together and some time to enjoy your spouse.<br />
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6. <i>Perspective. </i> Sometimes we need a little time away so we can evaluate how things are really going. Getting away and hearing a session on an area we are struggling in can be invaluable. Sometimes we find out that what seemed like a big issue is really a normal situation.<br />
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7. <i>Solutions to Challenges.</i> At different times in our homeschool journey we may hit a wall or find we are trying to climb a mountain. We can feel overwhelmed and at a loss to find a solution. A large conference will have many sessions. Look for one that might address your situation. The vendor hall is also a wealth of information. You will find people there who have expertise in almost every aspect of home education. While you may not get all your questions answered at the conference you may make a contact that will be crucial to addressing a need in your family.<br />
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8. <i>Encouragment.</i> A day or two at a convention can help you remember why you are doing this thing, even though it is hard. Sharing with others and hearing their stories can lift your spirits. Finding answers to questions and situations can renew your passion to carry on with the calling God has laid on your heart.<br />
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9. <i>Have fun.</i> Most homeschool parents love books. Even if you know what curriculum you are purchasing and if you know what your doing in your program it is just plain fun to have a day to wander through a vendor hall, take some time to sit and chat over coffee, and hear some sessions.<br />
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<i>You will find The Learning House at the following <a href="http://learninghouse.ca/news.page.25.html" target="_blank">Events</a>. Stop by and say hello! </i><br />
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Please share your favourite reason for attending an event. Encouraging stories of lessons learned at a conference are also most welcome. <br />
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<br />From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-30316043169777234022015-02-25T10:55:00.000-08:002015-02-25T10:56:51.161-08:00Choosing Curriculum: Delight, Dilemma or Driven to Distraction<br />
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<em>Here is an article I wrote for HSLDA Canada a little while ago. Lately I have been speaking with lots of people who are already planning for next year and some who are just starting now to homeschool now. Hope you enjoy it and find it helpful.</em></div>
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is a family adventure that can transform your family, grow your faith, and
train you and your children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like all
adventure stories there are chapters that are fun and others that we might like
to omit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When thinking about the whole
home education story there is one chapter that seems to cause more angst than
any other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is the dreaded “Choosing
Curriculum” chapter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>True, there are
those who actually enjoy pouring over multiple catalogues, visiting websites
and reading various forums and blogs as they research their choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For others, whether they are new
homeschoolers or seasoned veterans this can be a mind boggling, overwhelming
challenge. Sleepless nights, desperate prayers and even tears can mark this
season of the year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As the market place
continues to explode and choices abound it can be difficult to know what would
be an appropriate choice for your students.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here are some tips to help you navigate the curriculum jungle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">A good place to
start is to consider learning styles. Many are familiar with the three styles
of learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are auditory, visual,
and kinesthetic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An auditory learner is
highly verbal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They may need to hear
something to learn and even to speak it back in order to process it well. The
visual learner likes print, colour, and loves to read.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The kinesthetic learner has been
affectionately called “Wiggly Willy”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These are the movers and shakers of the world. If you have such a child,
you know it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They learn by doing and
like to be physically involved with everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sitting down to a big fat workbook is torture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately, many children have elements of
all three styles and can learn from a variety of approaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, there are children who will be very
strong in one of these areas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so it
is important to find curriculum that will complement their style of learning. Often
the Lord sees fit to give us children who have a very different learning style
than our own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that we may be
drawn to curriculum that we would like but it might not match our children’s
method of learning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ideally we want to
find something that will reach our children but not be so far outside our
personal box that we cannot work with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span lang="EN-US">Secondly, remember
math and language arts are the core.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These are the pillars that all other learning will be based on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are the first subjects that you should
sort out for your children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Worrying
about music, art and phys. ed. should not take priority over these
subjects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There seems to be some
confusion about what is involved in the area of language arts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the early years until children read well,
phonics should be included as well as reading.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Once reading is well underway then spelling, writing and grammar should
be added as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many ways to
do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some choose to divide the
different aspects up separately and others will choose a comprehensive program
that covers all aspects of the language arts in one larger bundle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With regards to math programs, many people
are concerned because the majority of programs sold in Canada are of US
origin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This should not be a concern.
The US market is so much larger than ours that this is where most of the
programs for homeschoolers are published.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The concern about metric is addressed in that most will teach both
standard and metric measurement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The next
consideration should be your resources.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Realistically how much time and money do can you devote home education
in the coming year?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you consider programs
keep your budget in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are many
ways to homeschool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If finances are
limited, then work to stay within your budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Adding debt will only increase your stress level.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If finances are extremely limited, look for
used materials, and consider doing as much with library resources as
possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the hand if time is your
limiting factor you will want to find materials that are easy to use, have good
teaching resources and take little preparation time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would not be the year to tackle a big
unit study that takes hours of prep time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Many
homeschoolers find themselves looking for the “best program”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This stems from a sincere desire to provide
their children with an excellent education.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The problem with this is that one persons’ best might be another
persons’ nightmare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because our needs
and children are not the same not all students will respond the same to any
given program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking the above points
into consideration will provide a good basis for making a sound curriculum
decision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you find you need some
outside help consult with someone who knows a variety of curriculums and can
take your family needs into consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">Last but not
least, pray about your curriculum choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We serve a great God and He cares about our families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jeremiah 33:3 says<em> Call to Me, and I will
answer you and tell you great and mighty things which you do not know.</em><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let the God of the universe direct your paths
in all things, including your choice of curriculum.</span><br />
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Got a helpful tip on how you choose curriculum? Why not share it below!<br />
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<span lang="EN-US"><em><span style="font-weight: normal;">Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it.</span> </em><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
From house to homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015139573386129183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8541538871466173913.post-46946604892239763952015-02-19T05:00:00.002-08:002015-02-19T05:07:23.752-08:00Say a Little Prayer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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February can be a tough homeschooling month. If you live in a snowy area like many Canadians it is easy to get a little cabin fever. This year we have had lots of snow, some very, very cold days and a real absence of sunshine. All these things can contribute to feeling a little down in the dumps. As I was reflecting on this I thought about some of the things that I found most encouraging over the years of homeschooling. Today I want to share one of them with you.<br />
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Our family was always part of a homeschool co-op group. The kids loved it. They saw friends and took part in many great activities. I established and led a local support group for many years. The meetings were enjoyable and very encouraging. While these were great for the family and myself I would have to say that there was something else that encouraged my heart more than any of the previous things.<br />
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After we had been homeschooling for a few years, I met two very special ladies who became dear friends. I am not sure how we got the idea but we decided to start a prayer group. The purpose of our group was to meet and pray for our families. This included time for our children, our husbands, ourselves and other local homeschooling moms. It was a small group, never more than 4-5 of us at the most. This was not because we wanted to exclude other moms but because we all had to bring our children when we met. If there were more of us moms crowd control would become an issue. Our children learned that this was "mom time". While there was the bonus of spending time with friends, the older children knew that their prime responsiblility was to look after the younger children. <br />
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We met once a month. This was a safe place where we could share what was on our hearts. We could share the difficult things and the victories. We could weep over our errors as a parent and know that there was no condemnation. Each time started with a time of sharing and then an equal time was spent in prayer. We got to know each other very, very well. Something that was very interesting about our little group was that doctrinally we would not have all been on the same theological page. However, that was never an issue. We all loved Jesus and counted it a privilege and a blessing to share with others who felt the same way.<br />
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In the early years we sometimes had very noisy prayer times as there were still lots of babies crawling around. Over time this changed. Sometimes we would invite a mom who really needed prayer to come. We would love on her and pray for her. Our visitors rarely stayed more than a few weeks and so our group remained much the same for almost 15 years. While our group is no longer functioning as our children are grown and we have moved on to other things, these ladies remain some of my dearest friends. One of them continues as a prayer partner with me to this day.<br />
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I believe that this prayer time also taught our children some good lessons. They got to see prayer in action beyond their home. In addition, they learned to serve and work together as they babysat and they too built friendships that are lasting a lifetime. <br />
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I think the intimate connection is what made it work. We knew each other so very well. If this sounds like something that would interest you I encourage you to pray that the Lord will direct you to a couple of other ladies so you can begin your very own prayer group. <br />
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May God bless you as you seek Him.<br />
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<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it.</span> </i></div>
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weekend we attended the Gen2 Conference in Kentucky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The purpose of this conference was to present the results of
an extensive survey by Dr. Brian Ray from NHERI to track the outcomes
of homeschooled students in comparison to students who had been educated in
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heard about this museum for a number of years but never made it down to see it first hand. This turned out to be an amazing experience and one we would highly recommend for you and your family. It is a phenomenal way to help the creation account come to life for you and your children. Displays were top notch. As someone with a science background it was encouraging to see such a high degree of excellence from both a content and display perspective. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">One of our favourite displays was <i>Dr. Crawley's Insectorium</i> where the great diversity of the insect world was demonstrated through a vast display of insect families all neatly arranged. This was topped off by a display with an animatronic scientist, Dr. Arthur Pod, who would answer questions about some of the insects and their habits. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">While our visit was definitely off season, there would be so much more to see in the summer. Beautiful gardens, a petting zoo, complete with a zorse and a zonkey. Zip lines for the more adventurous, mean that there is something for absolutely everyone in the family. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVFyi37HjGRKDSBD2wnikIAMzJNWoPZsFj4Py2WTJbAgW9xYM48Zj6DWanN0rvKTgTkp17YahrV_JICDzsd-5RHVU57Mqak0mOfQzh8-IeKqrvYbBFN4JtKjJS50t4Ck3LQ5wejCBcSSF/s1600/7+Cs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVFyi37HjGRKDSBD2wnikIAMzJNWoPZsFj4Py2WTJbAgW9xYM48Zj6DWanN0rvKTgTkp17YahrV_JICDzsd-5RHVU57Mqak0mOfQzh8-IeKqrvYbBFN4JtKjJS50t4Ck3LQ5wejCBcSSF/s1600/7+Cs.jpg" height="150" width="200" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">In a world obsessed with evolution and millions and billions of years for the development of the world it is a blessing to know that a resource such as this exists. The 7 C's of God's plan come to life as you experience the museum. From Creation to Christ to Consumation, everyone can see God's plan for the world unfolding as they move through the displays. Many families are using either Apologia's, <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=376&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank">Exploring Creation</a> Series or Answer in Genesis' <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&id_product=3335" target="_blank">God's Design</a> Series for science study. The Creation Museum is the ultimate science field trip to support these studies. Why not put this one on your homeschool bucket list?</span></div>
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I'm not sure how it happened but I almost missed National Book Month. The fact that January is National Book Month is something this book selling lady should not miss. Having a time during the year to focus on reading is a wonderful thing. </div>
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This fits in nicely with what we want to talk about today. How do we encourage our children to read for themselves? For some this is not an issue. Their children read, read, read. Their problem may be how to get their children to do things that need to be done instead of reading. For other children reading is hard work. Busy children may not want to stop long enough to sit and read. Struggling readers find reading a chore that does not bring pleasure. We need to look for interesting and creative ways to draw them into the wonderful world of books.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNVBnMF8xm6y6TzKq0AFvVuUcScKvqcI5SUTy-Hc_2-bMKzlaPbky7hGM047BsauSIjF7ssf-paszftsgiFbPQ3r3SzN9Fv2fXzloy85esFNn3K-tm1QMXq8J-KkrYcSRJI4xuAMe7UbV/s1600/Chid+reading+in+bed+with+light.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFNVBnMF8xm6y6TzKq0AFvVuUcScKvqcI5SUTy-Hc_2-bMKzlaPbky7hGM047BsauSIjF7ssf-paszftsgiFbPQ3r3SzN9Fv2fXzloy85esFNn3K-tm1QMXq8J-KkrYcSRJI4xuAMe7UbV/s1600/Chid+reading+in+bed+with+light.png" /></a>1. Extend bedtime if your child is reading. When our children were young they were given an extra half hour with their light on if they were reading in bed. Even our non-reading young children would sit and look quietly at picture books, or other higher level books with good graphics. It was worth it to get to stay up later.</div>
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2. Find interesting books at the reading level of your student. If you have an older student who is not a strong reader then look for books that are classed as high interest low vocab. This simply means that the content should interest an older student but they have tried to keep the language simple enough for a struggling reader.</div>
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3. Consider graphic novels. These are novels that are more like large comic books. The graphics make the pages seem less intimidating and help to tell the story so that struggling readers can increase their comprehension. Often these are available for classic stories and adventure books.</div>
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4. Find some books on non-fiction topics that interest your students at their reading level. My boys were often more interested in reading for information than they were reading a fictional story. In many cases they would work extra hard to read because a book contained information that they wanted to find out about. Biographies of adventurous people were also more likely to grab their interest. </div>
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6. Choose a book to read with your child. Take turns reading. You read one page and they read the next one. </div>
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These are just a few ideas to spice up reading time. May be you have some other ideas you could share.</div>
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Looking for some great books for your family? Check out our <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?code_category=23&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank">Library Builders</a> at <a href="http://www.learninghouse.ca/" target="_blank">The Learning House</a>.</div>
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favourite sayings when helping people evaluate their curriculum choices is, “If
it's not broken then don’t fix it”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
other words if things are going well don’t feel you need to make a change just
because someone else said they think the program they use is better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you and your children are happy with a
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come and gone and you now find yourselves in the thick of home education once
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can be a great time of year
to do a quick evaluation of how the year is progressing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today we want to think about the things that
may not be working out as you planned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In spite of the best laid plans sometimes things just don’t work!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The reasons can be as varied as the students
and programs themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To add to the
frustration and confusion whatever it is that is causing the difficulty may be
something that has worked for you and your other children in years gone
by.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, for whatever reason you
find yourself looking at a program that is not meeting your educational
expectations and needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What to do?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The year is half over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is this the time to switch? Often I hear people
say we will do something different next year but we will finish the year with
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the problems are small then
perhaps this can be a workable solution.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With a few minor modifications to teaching method or workload you may be
able to finish the year and be reasonably satisfied with the result.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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the problems are large and the program is causing you and your student stress,
tears, and many unhappy moments, it might be time for a change. There are still
at least four good months of school left.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is plenty of time to get a new start and try a new approach. Many
of us are reluctant to quit. We are determined to see it through no matter
what. While this is admirable in theory, if it really is broken, maybe we
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the work and the way it is presented.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
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give you enough support to help you teach your struggling learner.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You are both just plain tired of this
thing and have come to the conclusion that there is no way this is going to
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made the decision that is time to try something new, what to do becomes the next
quandary. First and foremost try and think very realistically about how this
child learns best.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look for programs
that are geared for students who may be struggling in a certain area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two of my favourite programs for struggling
readers and spellers are from All About Learning Press. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_publisher=ALLABOUTLEARNINGPRESS" target="_blank">All About Reading</a> </i>and<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> <a href="http://learninghouse.ca/shop.shop.3.html?area=products&code_category=406&code_catalog=TLH" target="_blank">All About Spelling</a> </i>have been a blessing to so many families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Many struggling readers respond well to this </span>hands-on, multi-sensory approach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, the emphasis on mastery learning
helps students build a solid foundation in these subject areas. Your subject of challenge may be math or even
science.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever it is, try and find
something that has a new and very different approach to what you have been
doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t worry about whether it is
the most advanced program or one that your friends use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Look at programs in light of what your
student needs and what will help them the most.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is probably the best way to fix what is
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My name is Louise House (hence the name for the blog). I am glad to meet you.</div>
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My hope and prayer is that through this blog I will be able to share
some of the lessons God has taught me over 20 years of homeschooling and
30 plus years of parenting. These have been precious times and I would
count it a privilege "to walk in the way" with you as you journey
through life.The scripture is clear that we older women are to mentor
and encourage younger women. Suddenly, or so it seems, I find myself as
one of the "older" women. God has impressed it on me, that for now,
this is my calling. No question is too unimportant, no issue too
thorny. Please feel free to send comments, questions, and concerns any
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In the time ahead I look forward to sharing about homeschooling, teaching children with learning challenges, choosing curriculum and navigating the curriculum jungle, and most importantly about sharing our faith and growing our children in the Lord.</div>
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Through The Learning House I have the privilege to speaking with hundreds of homeschooling parents. We all have a story. I am blessed beyond measure to share in the stories of so many families. How exciting to hear of the successes and joy that many are experiencing. I also hear of the pain, struggles, and discouragement that many face. While in the midst of the struggles it really is hard to see the forest for the trees. I think this is one place where I can be a real help. My children are grown up, graduated and now living as healthy responsible adults. With God's help we have made it this far. There were some major bumps on the way and life really is messy. Our life has been far from perfect in the worlds eyes. Perhaps in the future we can take a look at what we do when life falls apart. However, I can truly say with confidence that His grace is indeed sufficient and God is always good.</div>
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Please consider joining me on a regular basis. I would love to get to know you and your family.</div>
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<i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Unless the Lord Builds the house they labour in vain to build it.</span> </i></div>
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