Q. Since there’s no missing the bus and no slippery and hazardous roads to avoid, do you still insist on having your children do their schoolwork on “southern snow days,” since they are few and far between? A. Nope…we take off! When I was homeschooled myself, my Mom let us take off, as well….
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About: lisametzger
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- http://www.a2ndgenerationofhomeschooling.com/
- Lisa is the keeper of her home, help meet to Mark and 2nd generation homeschool mommy to NINE precious children: Annalise (19 – adopted from Kazakhstan at 10), Kaitlyn (12), Ethan (10), Trey and Jake (9 & 7 – adopted from MO 6/07), Julia (6), Ellie (4), Judah (2) and Eva Caroline (8 months)! They also have 7 precious ones sitting at the feet of Jesus – a total of 16 blessings thus far! Visit Lisa at A 2nd Generation of Homeschooling
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Teaching True Knowledge
“I am much afraid that schools will prove to be the gates of hell unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures, engraving them in the hearts of youth. I advise no one to place their child where the Scriptures do not reign paramount. Every institution in which men are not increasingly occupied with…
Celebrating Reformation Day
Our family does not take part in Halloween celebrations for many reasons (our views summed up here), but we do take part in Reformation Day, which is celebrated on October 31st. Our family plans for and looks forward to this day. If you, too, would like to learn more about this church holiday, below are…
Book Utilization and Organization
Every homeschooler I know LOVES books! I know many moms who buy more books than they know what to do with….and, yes, I am one of those moms! Let’s face the fact that most of us homeschool moms have little to no willpower when it comes to passing by a large selection of books and…
Feelings of Accomplishment
Q. When do you feel as though you’ve actually accomplished all that you need to accomplish as a homeschool mother? A. I feel I have accomplished everything I needed to accomplish if: 1. I had my quiet time 2. The children completed their school work while the little ones played 3. 2-4 loads of laundry…
Endurance Training – Homeschooling for the Long Haul
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:14 Homeschooling mothers face a test of endurance on a daily, if not hourly, basis. This moment by moment test requires on-the-job training. Before embarking on this arduous task, we must realize that…
Arise and Shine: Being an Exceptional Mother in the Midst of the Ordinary
Homeschool mothers relate to the feelings that come from drudgery. The days are long and tedious. The success that comes of the toil sometimes goes unseen for months, maybe even years. Our lives seem downright plain and ordinary. Our work goes unnoticed. Our existence remains unobserved. Life can become commonplace. Where do we go from…
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