Homeschooling 101

Feb. 5, 2008

Character First Academics Second

http://www.floridabaptistwitness.com/8334.article

 This is exactly the message that was laid on my heart this morning to share.  And when I happened to stumble on this article, I figured they could say it better then I could. 

A wise mentor shared this with me years ago and its taken me seven years to get it "right" in my homeschool.  The want and need for it has been there but I didnt get the how until recently.  I had to get right with God, right with His word. 

 "Traditional academics had to take a back seat to God's word and character building."

"You can be well educated in the world's eyes and still be a sorry person. You can graduate with degrees and have no character. Character defines who you are."

Candace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Feb. 5, 2008 - <em>Untitled Comment</em>

Posted by Patiecake
Hey, I have tried so hard to implement this. Wow, east to say hard to do. I read alot of books with the kids about the heart of the child when I started homeschooling. My kids are 2nd grade 3rd/4th grader and 4 years old. What about you. My seven year old has dyslexia and it's a difficult challenge. Praise the Lord I can teach my kids at home. What do you think about the natural speller.

Edited by Patiecake on Feb. 5, 2008 at 9:30 PM
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Feb. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lunarteal
Keep trying!

A friend and I were discussing this yesterday, that Christ needs to be at the forefront of our mind. That is first.

It's so easy to put "Bible" at the head of our list, but until we connect to our God who is waiting for us to build a relationship with him all "Bible" is is another subject. I know from experience.

Ive enjoyed Natural Speller, we also like AVKO's spelling. I think it was specifically written for Dyslexia.
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Feb. 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by lunarteal
oops, :) .

I have a 7th grader, 4th grader, Pre-K, and a 2 year old. :)
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Mar. 3, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Patiecake
I thought I would stop by ans see if anything was new but you haven't posted for awhile. I know I am still new to the blogging thing and it hasn't wore off yet. Your blog was one of the first blogs I read and was a very encouraging one. I added you to my friends list. Hope to here something from you soon.
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Shiller Math
Handwriting Without Tears
Moveable Alphabet
Using Natural Speller as a guide
• 4th
Undecided on curriculum.
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Handwriting Without Tears Cursive
• 7th
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Math Aleks Online
Spanish(From Target)
Handwriting
Typing Tutor
Natural Speller
Books to complete this year:
Word Roots A2
Editor In Chief
Christian Kids Explore Biology
Christian Kids Explore Chemistry
Mystery of History Volume 1
Mystery of History Volume 2
Young Peace Makers
Manners Made Easy
Encoder Decoder
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