Monthly Archives: March 2005

Begin at the beginning

Posted on March 29, 2005 by

I began the Rudiments Handbook this week. The SDS is a great start but I need to truly transform my thinking and get a better grasp of what it means to think and reason according to the Word of God. The Handbook states four purposes (in my paraphrasing): 1) to implant the Christian idea of man and government, based on theimportance of individual character and internal government2)to inspire productivity and encourage diligence3) to gain freedom … read on, my friend…

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The most excellent way

Posted on March 23, 2005 by

In my quiet time with the Lord a year or so ago I felt that this is the passage I was to stand on as a home educating mom. 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; Pro 2:2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Pro 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; … read on, my friend…

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Biblical principles of mathematics

Posted on March 21, 2005 by

Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects to discover using the Biblical Principle Approach to education. It reveals God’s character and nature in such an understandable way. God uses the language of math to give us insight into who He is. Math is infinite. It is orderly. It is predictable. It is universal and unchangeable. It is so easy for me to see God’s image in math. One more thing I want to highlight. On … read on, my friend…

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Abigail and arithmetic

Posted on March 20, 2005 by

We are full steam ahead in our study of Abigail. As we go through the book we are gleaning principles and learning about colonial life and character. The principle we are highlighting is America’s Heritage of Christian Character. And she’s not short on godly character. What a wonderful example of godly womanhood! What I like about this book is that it starts with her childhood (in the first person) and Princess G can really relate … read on, my friend…

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My BPA top ten

Posted on March 15, 2005 by

I have my favorites, aside from the fundamentals (Bible, Red Books, Rudiments Handbook and 1828 dictionary). There are things I think no PA homeschooler should be without. Of course it was hard to narrow it to just ten! Dr. Rose’s A Guide to American Christian Education–can’t say enough about how great it is. It helps me plan my lessons, gives me source suggestions and encouragement from other homeschool parents. The New England Primer–amazing little (really!) … read on, my friend…

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Epiphany!

Posted on March 12, 2005 by

I was up early this morning reading through Dr. Rose’s A Guide to American Christian Education (again!). My struggle with PA has been that I understood it in part but I didn’t really understand how everything fit together. Each subject seemed disconnected to me. Well, this morning it all made sense. The Principle Approach method of American Christian Education is fantastic for many reasons, but the one I’m addressing is the issue I had of … read on, my friend…

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SDS lesson one reflections

Posted on March 7, 2005 by

After beginning with lesson three I moved to lesson one. Entitled simply “Preparing for the Seminar,” it’s pretty much self-explanatory. The idea is to retool your philosophy of education. There is lots of reading in the Bible and the “red books.” What follows are some of my notes and thoughts concerning American Christian Education. (Quotes from T&L)In Teaching and Learning America’s Christian History Rev. William Linn is quoted: Civil liberty is a blessing the more … read on, my friend…

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Getting to know Abigail Adams

Posted on March 1, 2005 by

We have begun our study of Abigail Adams this week after a tiring 2 weeks of sickness. According to the First Grade noah Plan Lessons we are to read Abigail Adams, First Lady of Faith and Courage by Evelyn Witter. It’s an interesting biography that my little ones have enjoyed so far. (We are also doing mathematics, history and all our other subjects but I’m highlighting literature here.) Some helpful online resources I have found … read on, my friend…

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