by Kris Cox | Dec 21, 2022 | Abiding in Christ, Achievement tests, Character Building Ideas, Delight-directed learning, Discipleship, Elementary age students, Evaluation, family, Finding joy, Fruit of the Spirit, Goal setting, Great Homeschool Ideas, Holidays, Homeschool fears, Homeschooling, Homeschooling with Confidence, Joy of learning, learning disabilities, Learning Styles, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Teaching Tips, Teaching with Games, Thankfulness
A young dad came to me with concerns about his son. His friend’s 3-year-old already knew all the sounds of the letters. Plus, he was talking in full sentences and was way ahead of this young dad’s 3-year-old son. His worry was genuine. “Are we doing something wrong?”...
by Kris Cox | Nov 5, 2022 | Bible study, Character Building Ideas, Christmas, Discipleship, Elementary age students, family, Family Bible time, Fruit of the Spirit, Great Homeschool Ideas, Holidays, Homeschooling, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Teaching Tips, Thankfulness, Toddlers
I love the holidays, but my stress level goes up quite a bit in November and December. I need to find a way to deal with this better, maybe you do too. Spending more time with extended family and the fun traditions of the holidays are all so much fun.... by Kris Cox | Jan 3, 2019 | Abiding in Christ, Character Building Ideas, Curriculum, Delight-directed learning, Discipleship, discovery learning, Elementary age students, Evaluation, Finding joy, Goal setting, Holidays, Homeschool burnout, Homeschooling, Homeschooling Through High School, Homeschooling with Confidence, Joy of learning, Language arts, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Raising Responsible Children, Reluctant learner, Respectfulness, strategy games for learning, Teaching Tips, Teaching with Games, Thankfulness
The holidays are done, and the new year stretches before us. It’s time to begin a new semester of school…and I’m guessing that some of you may not be feeling very excited about getting back into a school schedule again. Maybe you feel a bit overwhelmed with the idea...
by Kris Cox | Dec 16, 2016 | Character Building Ideas, Christmas, Elementary age students, Great Homeschool Ideas, Holidays, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Teaching Tips, Toddlers
Christmas is a great time to talk with your children about how much Jesus loves them. He loves us so much that He came down to this earth as a little baby to live among us! His birth is the beginning of the wonderful story of all He did while He was living here and...
by Kris Cox | Dec 7, 2016 | Character Building Ideas, Delight-directed learning, Elementary age students, Great books to read, Great Homeschool Ideas, Holidays, Homeschooling Through High School, Joy of learning, Learning Styles, Love Languages, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Reluctant learner, Struggling Learner, Teaching Tips
(This post contains affiliate links) Last week I shared some fun, educational games that you could get your children for Christmas. Check out the post “Great Educational Gifts: GAMES!” if you missed it. This week I want to give you some suggestions for books that... by Kris Cox | Dec 2, 2016 | Character Building Ideas, Delight-directed learning, Great Homeschool Ideas, Holidays, Joy of learning, Learning Styles, Preschoolers, Reluctant learner, Struggling Learner, Teaching Tips, Toddlers
(This post contains some affiliate links) Christmas is just around the corner, and the scramble to find the perfect gift for each of your loved ones has begun. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always felt that a gift that benefits a child’s education is a... 
