Over the years I’ve gathered some great quotes that made me ponder or reminded me of what was important in the grand scheme of life. I hope you enjoy some of these amazing Christian apologetic quotes! “Self-interest dies in the presence of real love.” -Amy Orr-Ewing “The gospel must be embodied by those who claim to believe it.” -Margaret Manning Shull “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary use words.” -St.Francis of Assisi “The Christian’s most significant task is not arguing, reasoning, defending, or preaching the good news, but embodying it.” -Corrie ten Boom “There is a world …
Author: Lissette
How to Host a Homeschool Co-op on Reading Nutrition Facts Labels & Hands-on Activity for How to Measure Grams of Sugar
The week before Valentine’s Day I thought would be a great time to teach kids in our homeschool co-op about reading nutrition facts labels and learning all about added sugar, just in time for the candy-filled holiday. But really, these activities would be great for anytime of year! Reading the Nutrition Facts Label for Total Sugars First, have the kids sit in a circle and take out their snacks. We did this activity during snack time. Hopefully some of their snacks have a Nutrition Facts label. Then, have them look for the “Serving size.” If needed, use measuring spoons and …
7 Ways to Teach Math Without Worksheets and Workbooks
Does your kiddo balk at sitting in front of a math workbook? You know that they know how to do the math, but when in front of a workbook they all of a sudden turn ADD? This is my kiddo. And I don’t really blame him. There are a ton of fun ways to learn math, instead of just sitting in front of a boring workbook. For the child who hates math workbooks and worksheets, here are some hands-on activities that have helped us to make math more fun and exciting! Use Games! Who can say no to a game?! …
How to Host a Homeschool Co-op on Plant and Animal Cells: With Hands-on Slime Cell Models
This article goes over how to host an awesome, hands-on homeschool co-op on plant and animal cells, microscopes, and the “micro-verse.” Learning about cells and microbiology, a whole other world that we can’t see with the naked eye, inspires a wonder of learning. I’m thrilled when I get to see the kids learning something new and they have a look of awe and amazement on their faces. Honestly, our homeschool co-op learning about cells was a little too much for the kindergarteners in our group, but was perfect for 7 to 9-year-olds. Ideal for grades 2-4, in my opinion. (Or if …
C.S. Lewis Quotes from “The Weight of Glory”
The Weight of Glory is a compilation of sermons written by C.S. Lewis. C.S. Lewis was an intellectual giant of his time and is a beloved Christian apologist whose writings and arguments still ring true today. C.S. Lewis’s writing is worth sharing, so here are some of my favorite quotes from his book, The Weight of Glory. C.S. Lewis Quotes “For it must be true, as an old writer says, that he who has God and everything else has no more than he who has God only.” “The promise of glory is the promise, almost incredible and only possible by …
“Am I Doing Enough?” Thoughts Every Homeschool Parent Has
Often, as a homeschool parent, we ask ourselves, “Am I doing enough?” We feel we need to be doing more, more, more! More hands-on activities, more classes, more life skills! Of course, thinking these thoughts cause one to pause and reflect: And there is certainly no one-size-fits-all answer. To help me figure this out, I decided to make a list of everything I remember learning (and retained!) from K-12. I went to a private school, and honestly, that list wasn’t very long. Try it! Make a list of everything you remember learning in school, and see how long it is. …
Relaxed Homeschooling versus Unschooling: Which is Better?
I am certainly no expert in labels nor in homeschooling, but as far as labels go, I’d probably be in the “relaxed homeschooling” or “eclectic” mix it up category. I think a lot of us homeschoolers are in this category. And I imagine most homeschoolers follow some mix of various teaching methods and philosophies depending on their child’s needs, learning style, and personality. It seems that Unschooling is growing in popularity, with Unschoolers making up 10-20% of the homeschool community. Here is why we’ve chosen a Relaxed Homeschooling path versus Unschooling. Relaxed Homeschooling versus Unschooling: What’s the Difference? Unschooling is …
How to Promote Kindness and Character in Your Homeschool Co-op: Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids
A friend mentioned that around 8 years old some pre-puberty hormones start to kick in, and I think some of us are feeling it! In our homeschool co-op, the kids’ behavior has been getting out of hand lately, so we decided that it would be a good idea to focus on developing kindness and character this year. This article will give you some social emotional learning activities for kids to use in your homeschool co-op or classroom, and some fun ideas for developing kindness. Rules & Expectations First, have clear rules and expectations. Kids need and want this. If things …
10 Ways to Foster a Love of Reading in Your Child
How do we get our kids to fall in love with reading? What can parents do in their child’s younger years, so they will read for enjoyment all on their own one day? Here are some fun ideas to foster a love of reading in your child. I hope these ideas will inspire you and your kiddo to find reading delightful and grow your love of reading! 1) Get Cozy! Make a super cozy spot that is made for reading together: couches, pillows, fluffy blankets, surrounded by books that are easy to see and grab. We read in our cozy …
Exciting Hands-On Homeschool Co-op Activities on the Digestive System
We studied the human body in our homeschool, and I wanted to do some hands-on group activities to learn about digestion for our homeschool co-op. So here are some fun, hands-on homeschool co-op activities on the digestive system that will make the topic of digestion fun and memorable! We did this activity with mostly first graders, but this would be perfect for kids ages 4-8. Human Body Anatomy Model First, we had the kids play with this Squishy Human Body model. After taking it apart, they took turns putting all the organs and pieces on the organ organizer paper foldout. …