One of the fun benefits of homeschooling is seeing your own children begin to teach others!  Recently, I've watched three of my children volunteering to teach at Vacation Bible School.  They have helped out in previous years but did not want to settle for helper positions this time.  It's fun to watch them search out information on the computer and in books and magazines, then begin to form a pile of visual aids for display and use in teaching.  Next came designing and printing up posters, menus, and creating various crafts to decorate their work areas.  While I will not be able to participate this year, I will certainly enjoy seeing the finished products of their labors.  It will also be interesting to hear their insights at the end of the week.  Was it worth it?  What was the best part?  What could you do better?

One of my friends who is a former homeschooler is in the process of editing a book she wrote over the past year.  I've been privileged to read each chapter and make comments.  This book is an encouragement to read and reread.  Part of the joy in all this is knowing that the same exhortation I've experienced from knowing Jen personally will be experienced by those reading her book.  The written word has wonderful power when God is behind it!

My co-op friend is unearthing more great resources that will bless our teaching time with our children.  Her enthusiasm keeps me inspired and eager!  During these hot summer months, it will be wonderful to take the time during the worst heat of the day and use it for fine tuning our educational agenda.  I've enjoyed working with Krystal over the past couple of years -- because she is creative and knows how to make teaching FUN!  There are many times I copy one of her ideas and someone will ask me how in the world I came up with such a great idea!  I smile and say, "My friend Krystal does this kind of thing all the time.  I just copy her notes!"   

"I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions."  Proverbs 8:12

What a blessing to have wise, prudent, knowledgable, and witty friends!