Tag Archives: Homeschool

Eyes to see

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Christina K

  “Nature as God left it is so much, has such a pensive delight, and serves as evangel of a gospel of contentment and peace. They are not poor who see. Riches unspeakable are theirs. I would for myself and … Continue reading →

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Excellent Mornings

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Christina K

Excellent mornings… are spent with coffee and conversation in the country with one of my beloved children What are some of your excellent mornings?

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As Sand in an Hourglass… So is Life

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Christina K

How does a whole month pass by so quickly? … like sand in an hour glass? Sometimes it’s like I look away for a second and when I look back, I discover more time had passed than a mere second. … Continue reading →

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I Love It Snow Much

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Christina K

There’s just something about snow that seems to invoke a sense of calm and peace… of relaxation and contemplation… there’s just something about snow days that makes you slow down… and enjoy and appreciate what you have… and snuggle with … Continue reading →

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The Priestly Blessing – A Guide for Parenting

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Christina K

Today I was so blessed by the following video teachings, taking us through the Aaronic Blessing found in Scripture and making it so applicable to our role as parents. It was beautiful to tears. Father’s Word is so deep. So … Continue reading →

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A Little Encouragement in the Homeschool Department… and Child Directed Learning

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Christina K

I came across the following article/interview today that gained a little headline attention. It is about a homeschooling family of 12. The headline? How We Got Our Kids in College By Age 12 To some, this may seem very impressive. … Continue reading →

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Our New Priceless Works of Art

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Christina K

Today, we brought home two priceless pieces of art… and they quickly found a special place on our wall… … painted by our youngest daughters (ages 10 and 11)… their first paintings on canvas… And they are…   Priceless.

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Learning Logistics 2013-2014

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Christina K

Finally – a loose plan for our current year of learning! I’ve been trying to get this drawn up for a long while now. Some of this we have already been implementing. Some will be implemented in the days to … Continue reading →

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Reading a Family Treasure

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Christina K

I love books. I love family heirlooms. I love when the two collide. When I was 14 years old, I was given this book – this exact copy – by my dear gramma. She knew I loved to read. She … Continue reading →

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