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Feb. 24, 2009: Block Kids, Laundry and School - Metzger Photos
Feb. 24, 2009: If God wants us to have a child, then won’t He make a way for it whether we are taking precautions or not?
Feb. 23, 2009: "Yup, we’re on The Road to Socialism!" Obama Supporters Deserve our Thanks!
Feb. 23, 2009: Does the Bible say we must have a certain number of children, especially concerning having MANY children?
Feb. 21, 2009: Planned Parenthood Gift Certificates
Feb. 21, 2009: Can something be right for one and not be right for another, particularly concerning family planning?
Feb. 20, 2009: If a couple prays and God gives them peace to use birth control, are they in God's will regardless?
Feb. 20, 2009: Full Scholarship for Homeschoolers!
Feb. 19, 2009: Valentine's Day, Mommy's Birthday and Park Day Photos
Feb. 19, 2009: The Father Led Home - Abraham: A Great Commission Father
Feb. 19, 2009: Our Priestly Responsibility Part 1 - Power Parenting!
Feb. 19, 2009: The Tragic Truth about the Gardisil Vaccine
Feb. 16, 2009: How to Make Reusable Cloth Napkins
Feb. 16, 2009: How to Make a Reusable Swiffer Dry Cloth
Feb. 13, 2009: Ellie Kisses on Judah & Park Day Video!
Feb. 12, 2009: This is How We Do It - Large Family House Size, Sleeping Arrangements and Clothing Storage!
Feb. 12, 2009: Postage Stamp Price Increase! Again.
Feb. 12, 2009: Update on the Cost of the Homemade Laundry Detergent!
Feb. 10, 2009: What's Your Schedule with 8 Kiddos? How do you do it?
Feb. 9, 2009: Welcome and Train Up Godly Children!
Feb. 9, 2009: Tubal Ligations Have Consequences
Feb. 9, 2009: The Official Metzger Bedtime Routine with 8 Kiddos!
Feb. 9, 2009: Japan hopes to increase 'abysmal' birth rate - America Headed in the Same Direction!
Feb. 9, 2009: Learn by Doing Science! FREE Science Resource - Great for Homeschoolers!
Feb. 7, 2009: Freezer Friendly Meal Ideas
Feb. 7, 2009: National Recess Week - Get a Free Playground Ball
Feb. 6, 2009: Baby born alive at abortion clinic and then killed! How sad!!!
Feb. 4, 2009: Lisa's Large Family Recipe for Freezer Chili - Made in my new 22 Quart Roaster Oven!
Feb. 4, 2009: Winter Slideshow! Cool Feature on The Homeschool Lounge!
Feb. 2, 2009: At The Well (Titus 2 Study) - A closer look at Titus 2
Feb. 2, 2009: Judah SMILES!

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The Metzger Children, Fall 2009

Welcome! Mark, Lisa and Ellie 1-20-09

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Mark and Lisa (with Ellie yet to be born)




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• 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

• Money-Wise Kids
• Measuring Monkeys
• Pizza Fractions
• Presto Change-O
• Made for Trade
• Buy It Right
• Timing It Right
• Hop Off Geography Game
• Dino Math Tracks
• Tangoes
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