by Kris Cox | Jan 4, 2017 | Character Building Ideas, Curriculum, Delight-directed learning, Elementary age students, Great books to read, Great Homeschool Ideas, Homeschool burnout, Joy of learning, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Reluctant learner, Struggling Learner, Teaching Tips, Toddlers
Some of my fondest memories from our families homeschool years were when the kids and I were reading a good book together (or rather, I was reading it aloud to them). I remember getting all choked up in the touching story of an orphan called “Freckles”, and laughing... 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... by Kris Cox | Nov 2, 2016 | Character Building Ideas, Great Homeschool Ideas, Joy of learning, Learning Styles, Love Languages, Marriage, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Raising Responsible Children, Reluctant learner, Struggling Learner, Teaching Tips, Toddlers
Children have a great need to feel unconditionally loved. God created us to need love, and He sent His Son to die for our sins to show us His unconditional love. Jesus said we’re to follow His example of loving others in John 13: 34-35: 34 “A new command I give... by Kris Cox | Sep 21, 2016 | Great Homeschool Ideas, Homeschooling Through High School, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Raising Responsible Children, Teaching Tips, Toddlers, Uncategorised
Homeschooling several children of multiple ages can be challenging in itself, but homeschooling while you have a toddler running around can often seem overwhelming! When we first started homeschooling, our kids were ages 7, 5, 3, and 1; life was busy, to say the... by Kris Cox | Aug 17, 2016 | Character Building Ideas, Elementary age students, Great Homeschool Ideas, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Raising Responsible Children
(5th in a series on building godly character in your children) Our youngest son has always been curious and adventurous. As soon as he learned to open doors, he had trouble controlling his curiosity and desire to go outside. We had to install a “Jonny-lock” (named...
