Category: Preschool-Grade 12

Motivation Monday

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girl-in-flowers“If in their tender years the minds of children are filled with pleasant images of truth, of purity and goodness, a taste will be formed for that which is pure and elevated, and their imagination will not become easily corrupted or defiled. While if the opposite course is pursued, if the minds of the parents are continually dwelling upon low scenes; if their conversation lingers over objectionable features of character; if they form a habit of speaking complainingly of the course others have pursued, the little ones will take lessons from the words and expressions of contempt and will follow the pernicious example. The evil impress, like the taint of the leprosy, will cleave to them in afterlife.

The seed sown in infancy by the careful, God-fearing mother will become trees of righteousness, which will blossom and bear fruit; and the lessons given by a God-fearing father by precept and example will, as in the case of Joseph, yield an abundant harvest by and by.“

Good Health, January 1880.

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

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kites

 

When was the last time you flew a kite?   Kites are easy and fun to make.  They also make for some fun science learning while enjoying fresh air and sunshine.   Let’s go fly a kite!

Build & Fly Adventurer Award – makes a great foundation for a kite unit study

Simple Kite Plans from the Atlantic Union Teacher Bulletin

National Kite Month: Resources for Teachers– history, geography, science & math ideas as well as easy kite-making instructions.

Kites in the Classroom – more educational resources.

Easy Kite Making Instructions for Preschool Kids – fast & fun instructions.

Easy Kite Tutorial – great photo instructions.

 

 

 

Motivation Monday

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laundry pile“Begin early to teach the little ones to take care of their clothing. Let them have a place to lay their things away and be taught to fold every article neatly and put it in its place. If you cannot afford even a cheap bureau, use a dry-goods box, fitting it with shelves and covering it with some bright, pretty-figured cloth. This work of teaching neatness and order will take a little time each day, but it will pay in the future of your children, and in the end will save you much time and care.”

Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene, 142.

The Bible Timeline – A New Resource

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The Bible TimelineHere’s a wonderful new resource from Amazing Facts that is sure to be a blessing to your homeschool Bible & History studies.  An interactive Bible timeline!  The website describes itself this way:

“With more than 850 interconnected entries, the Bible Prophecy Timeline is a comprehensive study tool that allows you to explore every character and major event of the Bible, from the creation of the world to last-day prophecies. Each entry in the Timeline contains a brief but insightful article with interesting facts about the person or event, plus artwork and full Scripture references and passages to help you find it in the Bible.” 

Click the image above or the following link to learn more –The Bible Timeline

Tetrad Starts April 15

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Mark your calendars for April 15, when a full lunar eclipse will be visible to North America.

Here is an interesting video about the upcoming lunar eclipse to watch with your children.

 

Thinking About High School ~Bible~

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Graduation cap and textbooks

 

Thinking about high school Bible curriculum? Things to consider as you make your choices: Does your child have a clear understanding of the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist church? Has your child ever read extended portions of the Bible? Has your child ever read a Spirit of Prophecy book?Does your student want to study alone or with you or even the pastor? If your student has not yet developed the habit of a personal devotional time, then you have both a starting point and goal for a Bible curriculum. Otherwise, start with an end goal in mind and discuss with your high schooler ways to accomplish that goal. Since most high schoolers are at the point of independent study, your primary responsibility will be to provide your student with the materials that fit his learning style.

Suggestions for study:
*Use a Bible reading plan to read through the Bible in a year or two.
*Read or listen through the Conflict of the Ages series (original/study guides) (modern English)
*Pair Bible reading with Conflict of the Ages series with Encounter study series(scroll down to bottom of page)
*Complete a Bible marking plan, either themed or doctrinal-based
*Read a how-to-study-the-Bible book (podcast)
*Take a dual-enrollment Bible class online from an SDA college/university(Southern) (Andrews)
*Work with pastor or bible worker in giving Bible studies to others

Daily Learning for Secondary Students using the NYT

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The newspaper is an excellent learning resource for secondary students , especially in the areas of current history/culture, journalism and reading comprehension.  Every weekday The New York Times  provides new  free educational resources based on the content published in the newspaper.  Click on the image below to browse The Learning Network’s teaching and learning resources. The Learning Network - Teaching and Learning With The New York Times