A Second Generation of Homeschooling

Jun. 8, 2009

Exciting News from The Metzger Family - A New Blessing from Jesus!

Posted in Adoption

We are soooooo excited! Please read our special announcement by click HERE!

~ Mark, Lisa, Annalise, Kaitlyn, Ethan, Trey, Jake, Julia, Ellie & Judah ~

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Jun. 8, 2009 - Beautiful

Posted by wool97

So excited to see the addition. God blesses special families with special little ones. It's exciting to watch how God uses these little blessings. I pray that everything will fall into place and that God be glorified.
~The Wooldridge Family
Camden, AR

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Jun. 8, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I was just thinking about you this afternoon and when I logged on to the internet I saw you had updated with this wonderful news! Such a blessing! I will keep you in my prayers. The Lord will provide.

~Lori

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Jun. 9, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Angela

She is absolutely precious! May God continue to see you through every step of this process!

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Jun. 10, 2009 - congratulations

Posted by Ali

That is wonderful news! Congratulations Metzgers!

We are adopting too. Our home study is set for June 18th. It's so exciting!

Blessings,

Ali
http://www.mygodgivenmissionfield.com
http://www.missionfielddesigns.com

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Jun. 10, 2009 - Kristina Joy

Posted by Anonymous

That little blessing from God is going to a well deserved home. You guys are an inspiration to me and my kids. I hope one day my husband will be on the same page and we can adopt and add to our family of 4 dc! A Blessing for a Blessing!
You will definitely be in my prayers!
Many Blessings, Vicki B.
http://www.thelivinghomeschool.wordpress.com

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*Metzger Family 2009 Newsletter* *Metzger Family Videos*

Mark and Lisa (with Ellie yet to be born)

I Contribute to:

Our Homeschool Tools

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!!
Games