Homeschool Freebie of the Day
I was pleasantly surprised to see Being a Good Friend by Miiko Gibson listed as the Homeschool Freebie of the Day.
This gentle ebook illustrated with vintage drawings of children introduces biblical principles of friendship. Make this book into a journal or simply use as a basis of discussion with your young daughter.
Miiko is a thoughtful mother and it is such a blessing she shares her heart with us.
The offer is for today only, so hurry over and enjoy!
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Storing Notebooks
My son’s school work is stored in binders. At the end of each year, his revelations are bound with thick rubber bands and placed in the garage closet. Five years worth of notes, pictures, and maps hidden away. Not anymore.
I planned to start school on Monday. And we did, sort of. After eating the Deckard’s famous (now animal-shaped) waffles, we sang, read a Scripture, and prayed. Craft time followed, because bookmarks save time, and our stash vanished. While coloring, Sweet Pea informed me making bookmarks is not school. “You have to go to school,” she insisted. She’s only three, so there is time to persuade her. Her own pink binder helped a bit.
Then I needed to decide what to do with Bug’s notebooks. Relinquishing them to the garage, yet again, seemed to obscure the purpose. I want my children to have a record of their learning, to delight in reviewing their discoveries. That doesn’t happen if their work is stuffed out of sight.
I mulled over the idea of combining five years worth of notebooks and building on the foundation already laid. The stacks intimidated, but the reward waited.
I separated each subject for various grades and removed math and spelling worksheets. Bug’s first year drawings brought smiles of remembrance. His growing understanding demonstrated as the pages progress. Every year we discuss the what and why of each subject, so I threw away duplicates. A few subjects like geography, math, and literature were easy to weave together; others are in portfolios separated by grade. My son has his own reference library, a reminder of what he accomplished.
However, the rewards of my labor aren’t shelves full of handwritten books. They are only tools. The true prize is in the heart of my child. When he applies what he learns to life. When he knows how to find wisdom. When he experiences the calm peace of industriousness. When he remembers the reasons for integrity.
More than records on paper, may truth be written on his heart, where it can never be erased or tossed aside.
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Appreciation Expressed and Winners Announced
My appreciation doesn’t put anything in your hand, but it’s the only thing large enough to stretch to all my readers. Thank you!
I am honored that you spend moments of your precious time here. Your participation encourages and challenges me to continue writing and studying. By reflecting on my role as mother, teacher, and Christian, my heart is strengthened for the work of parenting. I hope you find refreshment here as well.
We Give Thanks
I’m glad you enjoyed the beautiful handmade items highlighted this week. I only wish there were enough prizes for all of you.
The randomly selected winners are:
The winners will receive an email with details of how to use their gift certificates. And I would be remiss if I didn’t say a special thank you to the generous ladies who made this possible. Linda, Anna-Marie, Lona, and Michelle, thank you so much for sharing your talents with us!
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