10 Top Reasons to Homeschool Your Children

Sonlight curriculum had these words of encouragement tucked away on their website. I thought that I'd share ...

10 top Reasons to Homeschool Your Children:

1. Instill your values and beliefs in your children.

2. Meet your children's unique, individual needs.

3. Instill in your children a life-long love for learning - learning is fun!

4. Build intimate and meaningful relationships with your children.

5. Share with your children the common, everyday joys of life.

6. Help your children wrestle with the hard questions they face.

7. Show your children daily how much you love them.

8. Be there when your children need you most.

9. Be your children's mentor, spiritual leader, role model, friend and teacher.

10. Protect your children from the negative influences they may encounter outside the home.

Life Journaling

Journal Entry #3




Scripture verses to include:

Proverbs 17:17 ~ A friend loves at all times.

John 15:13 ~ Greater love has no one than this,
that he lay down his life for his friends.

Some ideas that may be included in this journal entry are:

~ a photo or drawn picture of one or two close friends
~ a list of qualities that make a good friend
~ a thankful prayer for friends/friendship

Contest Central - updated with book suggestions

EcoKids is a Canadian environmental website for kids that is currently holding a drawing contest for students in Kindergarten to Grade 8. The deadline for the contest is November 12, 2010. More details can be viewed here: EcoKids Drawing Contest

Below are a couple of books that would work well to introduce and to discuss environmental topics with your child. Click on the title of the book to link to more information about the book.

Where Does the Garbage Go ~ Paul Showers

The 3 R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle ~ Nuria Roca




Please note: Contest links will be posted under "Contest Central" in the lefthand column of this blog throughout the school year. If your child is motivated to learn through contests, then keep an eye on this!

Life Journaling

Life Journal Entry #2

Have your child think about words that describe him/herself. Then have him/her write the words on a smaller piece of paper or directly into his/her journal. Encourage your child to "decorate" the words with fun designs bordering the letters. Extend this journal entry by choosing a scripture to correspond with one or all of the descriptive words. Add these scriptures to your child's journal page entry.

Remember, journaling is a great activity to do alongside your child. As you work together - writing, cutting, creating - conversation starts to happen and relationship tends to grow. Blessings.

Fire Prevention Week 2010 - October 3rd - 9th

Participating in Fire Prevention Week is a great opportunity for your family to review and practice your home fire escape plan. It also helps to cover some Health and Career learning. Below are some website links that may prove useful to you and your children during this upcoming week!

Sparky the Fire Dog - Family Fun
Fire Prevention Week Kit (This is an informational resource that you can use as a discussion guideline. Near the end of the resource you will find some kid's worksheets.)
My Fire Inspection Checklist
Home Fire Escape Plan
Five Steps to Fire Safety (colouring page)