Is my son or daughter ready for _____________? I have been asked this question several times recently regarding the science classes that I teach. And it has prompted me to think about my own son who will be starting school soon. I have pondered the question of whether...
What is Critical Thinking and Why it is Important? What exactly is Critical Thinking? How would you define the term? In my opinion, Critical Thinking is most easily defined as logical reasoning. It is the process by which we break down and synthesize facts to reach a...
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Behind the...
Traditionally, short stories have gone overlooked. Short stories are often overlooked in favor of novels. Though longer works are certainly valuable, short stories should be recognized as an instrumental source of social and historical context, as well as literary...
Stretch Reading: How (and Why!) to Get Through Those Books You Just Do not Like. A recent bestseller for the Christian youth market had an intriguing title: Do Hard Things. I am a sucker for a bold, audacious title. In any case, I really like the title of that book...
Unfortunate Misconceptions Some people believe that the study of history is boring, that it is simply memorizing tedious details about people who lived long ago that have no impact on life today. This is not true! Not only can history be an exciting exploration into...
The Curious Truth Art history education online seems like the most wonderful pursuit. I have the wealth of the world’s museums at my fingertips as I peruse some of my favorite sites, like the Met or even Google Arts and Culture. People can virtually sit in a chair and...
Struggling with writer's block can be very defeating! If you’ve been writing for any amount of time, you’ve likely hit the proverbial wall that all writers fear. Though it may seem like a rite of passage, you do not have to subject yourself to the frustration that is...
How to become proficient in Spanish “I studied Spanish and got an ‘A’, but I don’t remember anything.” This sentiment expresses what many of us feel about high school foreign language study. No one will ever achieve language proficiency by simply going to a foreign...
The Need for Punctuality Outside of the sanctuaries of our homes, life is filled with deadlines. As a homeschool parent, I have savored the freedom of our family’s life at home; learning at one’s own pace is often rewarded with unparalleled creativity. However, I have...
STEM to STEAM in Education One of the trends in public education is the idea of STEM schools, steering students toward careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We want our kids to be well-positioned in a world that is driven by rapid technological...
The Most Important Word Last night, I sat down to dinner with my husband at our local French restaurant. Simply walking through the door transports you to a snug Parisian bistro. As we were eating, we began talking about the French language. My husband is a fluent...
