Hi Everyone,

I know it's been AGES since I have posted, so I wanted to post something for you that will help you greatly.
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WOW!  It's hard to believe that I have only 13 weeks left before my NEW baby girl is due.  This was a surprise pregnancy but we are thrilled to be having another girl.

This pregnancy has been a hard one which is why I have been so quite on my page this year.  Once morning sickness kicked in, it just about did me in...HA HA HA!!!

This is going to be a challenging new year for our family, but one that is met with much thanksgiving.  My husband and I decided to go with A Beka Academy this year for my girls that are 14 and 16.  This will give me much need spare time for the new baby.  Our items have arrived for the year and they look GREAT.  I will keep you updated on the progress.  We will still be using our notebooking skills with this curriculum.

How To Start Notebooking

There is no correct or incorrect way when it comes to notebooking.  Each notebook is an “only one of its kind”.  Each child will glean their own knowledge and see things differently from another which makes their notebooks “their own” creation.  Their notebook will reflect their own individuality.

NO subject is restricted when it comes to notebooking.

It takes time and planning when first starting out in notebooking.  Once you get started and have a routine you will find that it will take no time to prepare for your subjects.

I like to start with what curriculum I will be using IF any.  Purchasing textbooks or other educational material is not always essential to teach your children properly. 

A course of study is valuable.  Mapping this out will help keep you focused on your overall objectives of what you want to get accomplished.

We need to grow accustomed to thinking “outside the box”.  There is no reason why we have to cover every subject every day.  We need to envision doing things differently.  Become inventive with your schedule (unless you have legal restrictions).

A schedule will help you put your course of study into a realistic layout so that you can make the utmost use of your time, energy, and materials.

Below is a link of planning pages I made that may help you get organized with subject material.

Homeschool Subject Planner

Happy Homeschooling,

Lisa Golda

   NO KING BUT KING JESUS- NKBKJ was the cry of the Scottish reformers and the cry of the American revolution. Have you ever heard of the Duncan’s war series by Douglas bond it takes please in 17^th century Scotland? And is vary  good.  

Hi Everyone,

Click on my button above to visit me "On The Porch" and read my first article.  I have a link to a homeschool agenda that you can download, that may help you stayed organized at your homeschool conventions.

Blessings,
Lisa

Hi have you heard about pope Leo the tenth? Most likely not not many people have [1475-1521]. If you have then you might know that he was the pope that excommunicated martin Luther [1483-1546]. Luther was a reformer from Germany that turned around the Catholic Church from the traditions of men to the way of the scriptures. Have you heard of the ninety-five theses? If you want to read them click hear 95 Theses - Luther Luther was actually taken to the catholc court because of his belief in the Lord and for contradicting the pope’s authority and laws .to read about him more click hear Martin Luther. Luther taught against the selling of indulgences and relics. Now after all the arguing and deaths of reformers the pope’s are still doing the same thing. Well I have to go I will try to post again soon. 

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It's about that time again, planning for a new homeschool year.  Has your mailbox started popping with homeschool catalogs yet?  Some may think it's way too early to start thinking of planning now, but some publishers offer nice discounts for early orders.  This is something to keep in mind if your are working with a tight budget.

I just received my Alpha Omega catalog and they always offer a nice 20% discount in April and 10% discount in May.  So be on the look out for those discounts!!  Please feel free to post about homeschool discounts that offered.

How do you plan for a new school year??  As some of you may already know, I'm trying to use the girls laptop computer more.  It allows them to take their studies where ever we go.  I know which programs or publishers I will be using for most of their studies but there are a few I'm still in search for.  Here is what our studies look like.

Math - Teaching Textbooks & Quarter Mile
History- TruthQuest
Science- Apologia
Vocabulary - Wordly Wise
Literature - Our Library Book Club (This is a classical homeschool club)
Computer - Mavis Beacon
Foreign Language - Before You Know It

Here is a list of the subjects I'm still in search for.  
Grammar
Writing
Health/PE
Home Eco. 

Blessings,
Lisa