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Blessed to homeschool in rural east Texas. Two graduated, one to go!

My Homeschooler & SDA Colleges: What Do I Need to Know?

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One of the most frequently asked questions we get from parents of middle and high school-aged homeschoolers is about SDA college admissions.   We’ve reached out to the admissions directors and they have responded!  We have two great sources of information.

Rob Weaver of the Association of Adventist Colleges and Universities  gave a wonderfully informative presentation at our  homeschool meetup at General Conference this past July.  His presentation materials have been uploaded to the AACU website.  You can download a copy of the admissions requirements for homeschoolers in non-accredited or alternative  programs HERE.   Please take the time to read over the entire page. There is a wealth of important information available there.

Kaylene Chadwick, the homeschool admissions counselor at Andrews University will be presenting a 2 hour online webinar for SDA homeschoolers and their parents on Thursday, November 12th at 1pm EST.   Mark your calendars now for this event.  We will share the webinar link information as the date gets closer.

 

Motivation Monday

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Mother Smiling at SonParents who successfully govern their families must first govern themselves. If they would only have pleasant words in their families, they must let their children hear only pleasant words from their lips. The planting of the seed will produce a like harvest.

Manuscript 59, 1900

I Am Fearfully & Wonderfully Made ~ A Free Unit Study

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Here’s a free unit study for lower elementary students focusing on developing awareness of the heart, stomach, brain and intestines.  The 29 page downloadable unit study features activity and coloring sheets as well as comprehension checks.

fearfully made unit study

Click HERE to go directly to the download link.  It’s on the right sidebar.    This unit study is courtesy of the Atlantic Union Conference Teacher Bulletin.

Monday Bible Promise

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Lincoln's_Sparrow_at_bird_feederBut my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
– Philippians 4:19

First Things First: A Spiritual Foundations Link-Up

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It is back-to-school time for so many SDA homeschool families in North America and around the world.  There are parents busily working on lesson planning, buying supplies and evaluating potential curriculum.    But have we forgotten the most important thing in preparing for the new school year?   I’ve gathered a few links that remind me that we must always remember to put first things first in our homeschooling efforts.  Have we worked to lay a proper spiritual foundation for our homeschools?

bible“Do you turn to Google or God first?”  The blog post, Have You Prayed Over Your Homeschool , asks an important (and convicting) question.

God has given us wonderful promises in the Bible that we can apply to our homeschools.  Life of a Homeschool Mom shares 12 Bible Verses to Pray Over Your Homeschool.   Let’s claim God’s promises!

Here’s a nice printable to add to your planning book:  the Homeschool Mom’s Prayer Lifeline.  It’s a prayer calendar reminding you to pray for specific aspects your child’s homeschool education: character, relationships, etc.

Have you taken the time to consider the principles taught in the book Education, by E.G. White?   It is a must for every SDA homeschooling family.  This audio book version of Education will allow you to download and listen while you fold laundry, cook a meal or take a walk.

 

 

 

Motivation Monday

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familyhikingAre you all preparing to become members of the heavenly family? Are you seeking in the home life to be fitted to become members of the Lord’s family? If so, make the home life happy by mutual self-sacrifice. If we want Jesus in our home, let kind words only be spoken there. The angels of God will not abide in a home where there is strife and contention. Let love be cherished, and peace and Christian politeness, and angels will be your guests.

The Youth’s Instructor, April 14, 1886.

Monday Bible Promise

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And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
– John 14:13-16