Posted in The View From Here

I know it's been a long time since I posted; I am undergoing some heavy "artillery" from the enemy right now and I am exhausted pretty early these days.

October is a busy month, with Yom T'ruah, Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret (Biblical Feast days) all within a few weeks of each other. The girls and I have been spending the days on the histories of each individual feast, review work and lots and lots of reading.

I also spent some time writing out the girls' subject preferences. They tell me they are satisfied with how we do our school but I want them to be eager to do their studies, not just resigned to doing them. And so we are going to concentrate on the areas of greatest interest, with our regular Bible study, reading and math (the important basic stuff).

We also started our nature walks again, gathering leaves to paint and print and look up on the Internet. We love to walk and talk, trying to guess species of trees by their leaves, seeing how many species of birds we can identify and what kinds of clouds are in the sky (including the types of weather they usher in). We collect specimens, bring them home and write about them in our notebooks. At night we look at the stars and the planets. A great way to learn.

Today, of course, is Friday. Aside from the regular preparations, we are trying to find a recipe for the old fashioned cookies that come in tins during the Yul season -- the ones with anise/anisette flavoring. You know the kind? They are shortbread cookies, I think. Later on, I'll let you know how our project turned out and elaborate more about how I'm "tweaking" our curriculum.

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Posted by MySmokyMtnHomeschool

especially this time of the year when the leaves are FINALLY starting to change. We've been looking for signs of all for weeks, with only little *hints* here and there. Soon the leaves will be in full glory! I can't wait.

I love hearing about your day. Look forward to hearing more.


Blessings,

~Amy Beth
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Posted by Anonymous

to Planet Sweden from Los Angeles CA USA. I read and related to what you wrote at SpunkyHomeschool and also enjoyed reading the post that I am now commenting on.

Below is what you said to Spunky:

I am struggling right now with a public school system which believes it is their right to parent my children.

I live in Sweden and we are the first family in this area to educate our children at home. The director of the school board is incensed that I would dare to have control of my own children without asking permission from the state first. Right.

This man professes to be a Christian and yet the sanctity of the family seems to mean nothing to him. He only cares to win the battle and he shows little ethics.

The government doesn't own my children; I don't even own them! But I was appointed by God to raise them to His glory and I take that VERY seriously.
Alyx | Homepage | 10.09.05 - 11:55 am | #
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Congradulations and GOOD for YOU! May the LORD bless your dear husband for assuming his RIGHTFUL authority as the father and head of HIS household! And saying NO THANK YOU to Mother State!

Sincerely I pray,
Lori Ann in L.A.

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Posted by Barbara in AR

Even though I personally don't blog here, I really enjoy reading others. Yours is one that I particularly like because I so enjoy different cultures and it is encouraging to me with the way you school and parent. Please continue to keep us updated!

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Posted by schooldaze

Remember, the devil can form his weapons against you, but God promises that they WILL NOT PROSPER!!!! His Word is truth! I'm still praying for you!!!

Lovely home school environment your daughters have. I'd be encouraged to learn! =)

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