A Second Generation of Homeschooling

Jan. 26, 2009

Pedro has a Forever Family!

Pedro's Dream of Having a Family is a Step Closer to Coming True!
Do you ever get the feeling that you are witnessing a miracle? That's how I feel about this one. Many of you have said that you are praying for him. Here is what is happening...

Pedro with the parents God has moved to adopt him

A Christian family from Arkansas went to see Pedro over Christmas and has decided to adopt him. This family heard of Pedro because one of you on our email list forwarded our "Rare Opportunity" email to them. So THANK YOU! for your part in this.

If you'd like to see more of him with the family that plans to adopt him, see their blog here:

http://www.josiesfamilyjournel.com/2009/01/news.html

They appreciate your prayers that God will work out this very difficult adoption. This is my original post regarding Pedro and his need for a family!

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Jan. 29, 2009 - Pedro

Posted by Alida

I sent you that email. I wasn't going to because I send children that needed homes all the time and didn't want to overwhelm folks, but felt that I should send it anyways. Is this family a friend of yours? We are SO thrilled! This blesses me as we are still trying to adopt but the Lord has put us on hold for now. It is encourages to hear HGim setting the solitary in families. God is so faithful! Alida w4 http://ransomedredeemed.blogspot.com

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Jan. 29, 2009 - Always send me children's info!

Posted by carolinametzgers

No, I really do want to know about children who need homes, so do send them to me! Okay? No, we do not personally know this family, but when I inquired about Pedro myself, the pastor felt that he should update me when Pedro did find a home! So, that's how I found out. We are so happy for Pedro, too, as our kids (and us) really wanted to give him a home, but weren't able to do so right now! Thanks again...and DO SEND ME INFO on children! :)

Lisa

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*Metzger Family 2009 Christmas Newsletter*

Mark and Lisa (with Ellie yet to be born)

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Bible & Missions

• The Picture Bible - A Family Classic! (Bible)
• Christian Heroes: Then & Now (Missions)
• Trailblazer Books (Missions)
• God's Little Princess Devotional Bible (Young Girls' Quiet Time)
• God's Mighty Warrior Devotional Bible (Young Boys' Quiet Time)
• Secret Keeper Devos (Annalise's Devotional)
• Family Worship - Devotions Led by Mark at Night
The Three R's

• ABeka math (K5-5th)
• ABeka English (K5-5th)
• ABeka phonics & reading (K5-6th)
• Systematic Mathematics DVD's (grades 6-12)
• Writing Strands (5th-12th)
• FREE Phonics Worksheets
• FREE Spelling (1st-7th)! BigIQBee
Science

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Our family loves "Living Science", where science is experienced or read about in "living books". I find that the children retain so much more from this course of study. Visuals through experiments are important, too!

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• YouTube Unit Studies (all ages)
• Steve Spangler FREE Science Videos! (all ages)
• Magic School Bus Books (all ages)
• Let's Read and Find Out Books (all ages)
• God's Design Science (Elementary)
• Real Science 4 Kids (middle/high school)
**Combining the teaching of science and history saves time in large families, is easier for teacher prep and the kids still learn a LOT!**
Social Studies

• Beautiful Feet Early American History (all ages)
• The Mystery of History I (all ages)
• ABeka My America (K5)
• Top Secret Adventures (Geography)
• Map Skills Grade 3
• Painless American Government (middle/high school)
**Combining the teaching of science and history saves time in large families, is easier for teacher prep and the kids still learn a LOT!**
Foreign Language

• Latin's Not So Tough (Ages 8 & up)
• The Homeschool Hut, Mint Hill, NC
Computer Science

• Free Typing Program (Age 6 - once all keys learned, on to Mavis Beacon)
• Mavis Beacon (After keys are learned on free typing program)
• Computer Activities Throughout the Year (9th grade)
**Children 6 and older should be able to do this COMPLETELY on their own with no help from you, aside from showing them proper hand positioning. Try covering their hands with a towel if they look at their keyboard too often.**
Electives

• Family & Consumer Sciences (high school, but start training in elementary)
• Logic - The Critical Thinking Company (all ages)
• DVD Homeschooling (for use with ALL our schooling)
• All-In-One Curriculum for The Pilgrim's Progress
• Vocabulary from Classical Roots
Preschool

• Everything for Early Learning
• Rod & Staff Preschool
• Leap Frog
• Games, Games, Games!!
**All of our children 7 & older learn to teach by teaching the little ones preschool. See my post HERE for more info.**
Manipulatives

• Geometry in a Box
• Base 10 Blocks
• Linking Cubes
• Geo Boards
• Pattern Blocks
• Geo Mags - THE BEST!
• Games, Games, Games!!
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