Archive for June, 2006
step 5: how to think governmentally
When you see this title you probably immediately think of civil government, maybe even specifically federal government. When you think governmentally it means [...]
Step 4: what Biblical Principle Approach is not
This is an interesting topic, no? Here are some things that Mr. Rose highlights are not found in the BPA. (The scriptures I have added to demonstrate these as [...]
step 3: 7 distinctions of Biblical Principle Approach
I am so glad that Mr. Rose articulated these because they are all reasons I love this method. He is so wise! I have paraphrased them here. To read them, see A [...]
step 2: defining BPA, 7 principles and 4-R’ing
Step 2 of the 12 steps in Mr. Rose's book involve reading a short overview of the seven principles of America's Christian history and government and what it [...]
Step one: Key to BPA is the heart
This post is on the first of 12 steps Mr. Rose recommends to renew your mind and formulate your philosophy of education. This book has done more to help me [...]
the 4th R
I had a light bulb moment that I can't believe I'm admitting here. I have created a prayer journal. This is a spare notebook with dividers and notebook papers [...]
our little garden
In art time I had my girls paint a picture. It could be about anything they wanted, so long as it fit the artistic criteria we were studying. What she did [...]
BPA updates
As I have done so many times, I get wild ideas and don't really think them through. So, in case you have been looking for the principles study here, it's not [...]
meeting Ms. Havergal
I have made so many "friends" along my homeschool journey--Charles Willson Peale, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Christopher Columbus, Louisa May Alcott, Benjamin [...]
