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Motivation Monday

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“Every family should rear its altar of prayer, realizing that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. If any persons in the world need the strength and encouragement that religion gives, it is those who are responsible for the education and training of children. They cannot do their work in a manner acceptable to God while their daily example teaches those who look to them for guidance that they can live without God. If they educate their children to live for this life only, they will make no preparation for eternity. They will die as they have lived, without God, and parents will be called to account for the loss of their souls. Fathers, mothers, you need to seek God morning and evening at the family altar, that you may learn how to teach your children wisely, tenderly, lovingly.”

Child Guidance, 517

 

Rest

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“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11

Photo Credit: Elegant Trogan ©2013 Nathan Clark. Used by permission.

Show & Share ~ April 1st

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Welcome to the April 1st edition of Show & Share. SDA homeschool life is unique and varied for each household. Let us know about a lesson that you enjoyed, the recipe for a tasty vegetarian or vegan dish that the family is raving about, an experience in nature, or a great resource you’ve found. Don’t have a blog? That’s okay! Leave a comment to tell us what’s new in your homeschool.

Be sure to join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month for Show & Share.

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Monday Bible Promise

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
– Psalms 32:8
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Audio Link: The ABCs of Agriculture in Childhood Education

Food for thought for Seventh-day Adventist parents from Joshua White of A Thinking Generation Ministries.  This talk is entitled,  Back to School: The ABCs of Agriculture in Childhood Education.   The link is courtesy of Audioverse.
https://www.audioverse.org/english/embed/media/6981

They Heard What I Was Saying

Ever wonder if your children are really listening?  If the lessons that you work hard to prepare and teach them stick in their minds?  I’m pretty sure that like me, most homeschooling parents experience occasional  moments of misgivings and worry.

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Earlier this week I took my three children to the Perot Museum of Nature & Science .   As we wandered the four floors of exhibit halls taking part in interactive displays and activities, I repeatedly heard them say to each other-

“Remember when Mom told us about this?”

“I know about that from our science book!”

“We read about that at home.”

“This is just like XYZ that we did at home!”

 

It was worth the price of admission to hear my children say those words over and over all throughout the museum.

Not only were they listening, they truly heard what I was saying.

Hang in there, homeschooling parents.

 

 

 

Motivation Monday

praying parent“The influence of a praying, God-fearing mother will last through eternity. She may die, but her work will endure.”

Testimonies for the Church  Vol. 4, pg 500