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There are a few things I'm always willing to shout

There are a few things I'm always willing to shout from the rooftops about homeschooling, but this one right here matters as much as any other. ⁠⠀⁣
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Give your children time (and sometimes resources) to explore their interests. It matters.⁠⠀⁣
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Some kids come into the world with gifts & talents and we really have no other choice than to step out of the way to let them roll on. ⁠⠀⁣
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Other children will simply have interests that may not seem like a big deal...at first. Don't underestimate the power of giving your children a chance to develop those interests. You might be surprised that the interests become passions. Or, better yet, you might find gifts or talents were waiting there all along to be discovered. ⁠⠀⁣
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I've already watched two of my kiddos enter the "real world" with their passions shining a bright light toward their future. Guess who's happy to keep pouring time (and resources) into the third kiddo who is smack dab in the middle of exploring his interests now? 🙋🏼‍♀️⁠⠀⁣
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The quote is from Homeschooling Gifted Kids. http://homeschoolinggiftedkids.com⁠⠀

Closed. Congrats @katiekatesd and @aellingson0722!

Summer sunsets 😍 Scroll through to see all the

Summer sunsets 😍 Scroll through to see all the amazing sunsets from the last week alone!⁣
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#summer #sunset #naturephotography #naturestudy #naturexplorers #godisgood⁣
#summernights #myoldkentuckyhome

CLOSED. Congrats @holley.waterpassion and @catholi

CLOSED. Congrats @holley.waterpassion and @catholic.homelife! ☀️Homeschool Mom GIVEAWAY!☀️⁣⁣⁣
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Summer is coming! I love reading a good book on my porch swing on lazy summer afternoons. You, too?⁣⁣⁣
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If so, I have some wonderful news...⁣⁣⁣
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Every single one of these books could be yours for a summer full of encouragement and growth as a mom and homeschool teacher! ⁣⁣⁣
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*Better Together by Pam Barnhill⁣⁣⁣
*Help! I'm Homeschooling! by Tricia Hodges⁣⁣⁣
*Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson⁣⁣⁣
*Homeschooling Gifted Kids by Cindy West⁣⁣⁣
*Homeschooling Your Child with Special Needs by Shawna Wingert⁣⁣⁣
*Introverted Mom by Jamie Martin⁣⁣⁣
*More Than Enough by Kara Anderson⁣⁣⁣
*Raising Creative Kids by Colleen Kessler⁣⁣⁣
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One person AND a friend will win the entire set! For a chance to win:⁣⁣⁣
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1. Like this post.⁣⁣⁣
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Winners will be announced May 23.⁣⁣⁣
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This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram. Open to U.S. residents 18 and older only.

My walk to the mailbox is long, but I usually meet

My walk to the mailbox is long, but I usually meet a friend or two along the way. ⁣
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#farmlife #cowsofinstagram #longwalk #charlottemasonhomeschool #hereisourhomeschool #homeschoolfamily #homeschooldays #naturexplorers #naturewalk #thankful

CLOSED! Congrats @whisktangofox! HUGE HOMESCHOOL G

CLOSED! Congrats @whisktangofox! HUGE HOMESCHOOL GIVEAWAY 🎉⁣
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Does it feel like your life has been flipped upside down lately? Yep, mine too. To maintain some level of sanity, I’ve tried to be as consistent as possible in homeschooling. ⁣
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To help YOU with consistency during this crazy season, I’m committed to maintaining our No Sweat Nature Study LIVE schedule. My friends from You ARE an Artist Clubhouse and SQUILT Live are, too! We certainly hope our online homeschool classes are proving to be a blessing as much now as ever before!⁣
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The three of us have joined forces with another amazing homeschool mentor, Jessica Waldock, to bring you a social distancing approved homeschool giveaway. ⁣
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One lucky winner will win a 11" HP Laptop, and FULL YEAR MEMBERSHIPS to the You ARE An Artist Clubhouse, SQUILT Live, and No Sweat Nature Study LIVE! (A $775 value!!)⁣
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Yes, you read that right. The winner will get a LAPTOP computer and THREE year-long memberships to art, music, and nature study classes!⁣
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To Enter:⁣
1) Like and save this post
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For Additional Entries:⁣
3) Tag a friend who would love to win (tag one per comment, each counts as an entry)⁣
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4) Share this post in your stories or feed and tag me: @ourjourneywestward⁣
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The fine print: You must be 18 to enter. This giveaway is open worldwide. The winner will be chosen Sunday, April 26th.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.”⁣
Psalm 19:1-6

Grace. Give yourself grace right now. Give your ki

Grace. Give yourself grace right now. Give your kids grace, too. And, of course, give homeschooling some grace. ⁣
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Charting unknown and scary territory takes work and can take a toll. It’s okay if things need to look different in homeschooling right now. It’s also okay if sticking to your regular schedule brings you peace. You get to decide how much is enough and how much is too much during crazy times. ⁣
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Truthfully, every day changes around here. One day, homeschooling structure holds us together. Another day, putting everything aside for something fresh and different is what we need. ⁣
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There is one thing that remains consistent from one day to the next for me. I’m always searching for the blessings and reminding my family to do the same. There are blessings upon blessings everywhere you look if you’ll keep your eyes open. Those blessings are a constant reminder that our God is still completely in control and loves us with an incredible love. ⁣
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I’m praying for all of you! 💕

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