I’ve talked a lot about using picture books to help teach character here at Our Journey Westward. For that matter,…
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Christian Homeschooling
Christian homeschooling encompasses more than just school time. It really should be about how we do life - Bible study, character lessons, prayer time, daily attitudes, serving others, diligently and joyfully working, enjoying family time, worshiping together and so much more. In these articles I have tried to share everything from how I plan our daily Bible time and fantastic resources to help along the way to specific character training lessons and service project ideas that strive to build your children up as you point them to your Father.
Uncomfortable Middle School Topics We Need to Get Comfortable With
The subject you have dreaded to discuss is at hand. It’s time to talk about those uncomfortable middle school topics…
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70 of the Best Character Building Picture Books For Kids
Any time is a good time to read a fantastic picture book, but when that book serves double duty as…
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A Homeschool Resume Can Help You Value Yourself as a Teacher
Please enjoy this guest post from Courtney Day about the encouragement you can find by writing a homeschool resume. It’s…
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Instilling Integrity in the Christian Homeschool
If you haven’t read part one, Discovering Dishonesty, click over to read it first. This is part two. Enjoy! I…
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Discovering Dishonesty in the Christian Homeschool
“Hey, come help me move this couch. I want to clean under it really well.” As I impatiently waited for one of…
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Planning Homeschool Bible Time
We homeschool for many reasons, but one of them is more important than all of the others combined. It’s our desire…
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Armor of God Object Lesson
On Fridays, I attempt to plan a simple object lesson to go along with Bible study. Since we have been…
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20+ Ideas for Creative Christmas Homeschooling in December
Homeschooling in December can be rough. We all need a bit of a break from the monotony of the regular…
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Boyschooling Homeschool Curriculum for 5th and 12th Grades (2017-18)
I have another senior. How is that possible? It’s really, indescribably true when you hear that time flies and your…
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How To Improve Bad Attitudes in Your Homeschool
Do you ever have bad attitudes in your homeschool? I love homeschooling and my children usually do, too. But, sometimes…
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When Your Family Thinks Homeschooling is Crazy
When my husband and I first set out to homeschool, many eyebrows were raised within our extended family. My mom…
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