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December 30, 2014 homeschool•kids

homeschool kindergarten: fall round-up & things we like in the homeschool room

We’ve wrapped up our first semester of homeschool kindergarten, so I thought I’d share our curriculum, schedule & a few things that we’ve enjoyed in the homeschool room . . . if you’re interested in that sort of thing! 🙂 On a side note, we are still waiting for baby boy to arrive!! 1. Curriculum we used: Long Story Short for Bible reading. We just follow the reading schedule, which is what she’s also doing in Sunday School. Sonlight...
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November 13, 2014 homeschool•printable•readerfavorite•thankfulness

Thanksgiving Art Print & Coloring Page Printables

If you’re like me–halfway through the month and realizing we’re just a few weeks away from our thankfulness holiday–let me show you some grace, Maybe it’s just the third trimester exhaustion or the super-practical part of me talking, but I’m a little resistant to putting all of the pressure on one season or one day. I’m not saying we shouldn’t do our best to celebrate a holiday, but I try to take the pressure of myself to cram all...

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October 29, 2014 homeschool•kids•printable

Bat Facts Printable Coloring Page

Whether you celebrate Halloween or any variety of un-Halloween harvest-type celebrations, I have a printable for you! Bats get a scary portrayal around this time of year, so here’s a little guy to help teach your kiddos how amazing God’s creations are and how un-scary! Redeem that bad bat image! This little guy comes complete with some interesting batty facts. Teaching my kids about animals is one of my favorite things about homeschooling. We drew this little guy step-by-step...

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I'm painting new hymns today! Do you know this one I'm painting new hymns today! Do you know this one? I wrote about it on Substack at few weeks ago. 💕
On Substack today: how the testimony of women book On Substack today: how the testimony of women bookends the Gospel story--from Mary to Mary Magdalene. Plus, New Testament scholar Richard Bauckham's book on how the Gospel writers relied on eyewitness testimony. Does this matter for women today? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Artwork Edward Middleton Manigault (1887-1922), Christ Appearing to Mary (1910).

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In my Friday newsletter: celebrating Black History In my Friday newsletter: celebrating Black History Month with the story of the song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and its author, James Weldon Johnson. Weldon's career is incredibly impressive, and the song is timeless and inspiring. I think you'll be encouraged! 

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