Monthly Archives: February 2009

Finishing is where it’s at

Posted on February 7, 2009 by

I am very good at starting things. I am visionary and can see in the tiny seed of an idea the forest it can become. Starting things is exhilarating. Like a new love interest, you can’t wait to dream and plan and work on the relationship. The new thing is filled with possibility and hope that it will work out like you have envisioned. There are three steps to any project: planning, doing, evaluating. This … read on, my friend…

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10 reasons to buy the curriculum guides even if you don’t use the Noah Plan

Posted on February 6, 2009 by

 The Noah Plan curriculum guides from the Foundation for American Christian Education are hefty tomes full of almost anything you need to know to teach a subject using the Biblical Principle approach. But those who use a different approach can still gain a lot from FACE’s work. Timelines. While not comprehensive, their timelines are well done and informative, and highlight the use of the subject for the advancement of the Gospel. They are helpful for … read on, my friend…

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Is there more to life than home education?

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

When you are in the throes of homeschooling, especially on a bad day when you want to throw in the towel, or when you talk to a friend who is off to do something exciting because her kids are in school, the question may cross your mind. Hobbies collect dust, bubble baths grow cold, dreams sit on the shelf. So is there more to life than home education? The answer to that question is yes. … read on, my friend…

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Using your artistic voice

Posted on February 1, 2009 by

I was reading this post on Sarah Hodson’s blog. There is a new machine out there that I am crazy about. It’s a screen printing machine that Provo has come out with that, like the Cricut, is going to revolutionize the craft world. See a video demo of Yudu here. What I appreciated about Sara’s post was the video from Provo featuring a man giving the homeless a voice using the machine. Please view the … read on, my friend…

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