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December 17, 2019
- in Homeschool by Donna
7 Ways to Avoid the Christmas Avalanche of Toys
Christmas is almost here. For some parents gifts under the tree may be few. While for others they are trying to stem an avalanche of toys from extended family. Both are very real at this time of year and both can be equally overwhelming. We had a large family of seven children and were of […]
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November 14, 2019
- in Devotionals by Donna
A Classic Christmas Devotional
Christmas is just over a month away! Have you decided what your plan is this year? Do you sometimes feel that in the hustle and bustle of Christmas parties, shopping, presents, and decoration that the real reason for the season seems to get lost? I know I did! Have you been looking for ways to […]
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November 8, 2019
- in Homeschool by Donna
Three Ways to Homeschool November
I am grateful for all of you, for the homeschooling journey we have had so far this year, and to be able to share my thoughts with you through this newsletter. It is my hope that some ideas here will be a blessing to someone reading this. Daylight savings time has ended for the year. […]
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November 8, 2018
- in Events , Homeschool , Lost Arts , Webinar Registration by Donna
Thrive Thursday Webinar: Writing for Retention 12.6.2018
Thrive Thursday HomeSchool Webinar:Writing for Retention: the Benefits of NotetakingThursday, 6 December 2018, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, 2:00 PM Mountain Time, 3 PM Central Time, and 4:00 PM Eastern TimePlease share the link below with friends who may be interested. Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 A 21st Century Approach to Writing for Retention: the Benefits […]
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October 25, 2018
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Thrive Thursday Webinar: Math Mastery 11.2.2018
Thrive Thursday HomeSchool Webinar:Math MasteryThursday, 2 November 2018, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, 2:00 PM Mountain Time, 3 PM Central Time, and 4:00 PM Eastern TimePlease share the link below with friends who may be interested. Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 A 21st Century Approach to Teaching MathHow can the 21st Century Mastery Approach rock your […]
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October 1, 2018
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Power of an Hour Webinar Registration 10.25.2018
Power of an Hour: Gateway to a Classical EducationFree Live Homeschool WebinarJoin us for our next webinar on: Thursday, 25 October 2018, at 1:00 PM Pacific2 PM Mountain, 3 PM Central, and 4 PM EasternPlease Register Below!What can be taught in one hour? Are you struggling with homeschooling several children? Is homeschool prep time stealing your family time […]
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October 1, 2018
- in Events , Homeschool , Lost Arts , Webinar Registration by Donna
Thrive Thursday Webinar: Odyssey 10.18.2018
Thrive Thursday HomeSchool Webinar:Odyssey ApproachThursday, 18 October 2018, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time2:00 PM Mountain Time, 3 PM Central Time, and 4:00 PM Eastern TimePlease share the link below with friends who may be interested. Share0 Share +10 Tweet0 Share0 Pin0 Homeschooling: A 21st Century Approach! Addressing Your Children’s Educational Needs Without it Taking Over Your Life!What […]
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November 30, 2015
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna
How Can We Overcome the Entitlement Mindset?
Our culture cultivates an entitlement mindset. In the name of equality and fairness, children receive awards for showing up, rather than for the accomplishment. Children are promoted through grades to remain with peers, not because of mastery or readiness to learn new knowledge. To learn money management, children receive allowances they did not earn. Children […]
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September 21, 2015
- in Articles , Homeschool by Donna
Back to Health
Welcome to Fall! This is the perfect time to walk and enjoy nature. I have been walking in the mornings during the summer to avoid the heat. Early fall is just right weather for walks. A year ago on 18 September, I was in a car accident.I was hit from behind at an intersection near […]
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September 18, 2015
- in Articles , Devotionals , Homeschool by Donna
70 Days until Thanksgiving!
When I was a youth, I read a quote that made me think deeply. I do not remember the author or the exact words, but this is the thought, "Add to you thoughts of thanksgiving, acts of thanks living!" I have since tried to live a life of gratitude. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite […]
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