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Homeschooling Children in Multiple Grades

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Homeschooling multiple grade levels is challenging. Keeping up with the schedules and academic needs of multiple children can be exhausting and overwhelming. There is only one of you, but there are so many needs.

But homeschooling children in multiple grades is also extremely rewarding. Your children bond as they work and play together. You get to tailor each child’s educational experience to his or her individual needs. And you get to shepherd your children through both the hard days and the good ones. 

You might have two children you are homeschooling. You might have ten. No matter how big your family is, there’s a lot that you can do as a homeschool mom to help your homeschool run smoothly.

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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? A Homeschool Guide

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“Is my child ready to start kindergarten?” is a question you may have been asking recently. Like so many other questions, there isn’t always a quick “yes” or “no” answer because it depends on several factors. However, this question is legitimate, even necessary, when deciding when to start your child in kindergarten. It’s important to know how to assess whether your child is ready, what steps to take to help your child get ready, and how to prepare yourself and your child for kindergarten. In this article, you will find helpful tips on

  • understanding kindergarten readiness,
  • assessing your child’s readiness, and
  • compiling a checklist of things to help you prepare for kindergarten.
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Mastering Life Skills for High Schoolers 

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What are the life skills that high school students should master?  In today’s fast-paced world, equipping high schoolers with essential life skills is more important than ever. Whether they choose to attend college, enter the workforce, or pursue other post-graduate endeavors, homeschooled students are uniquely positioned to learn practical skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. As homeschool moms continually evaluate the skills their children need for success as adults, it’s crucial to consider the specific life skills that high school students should master. From managing finances to making informed decisions, teaching these skills lays the groundwork for their future success and fulfillment. 

What is the definition of success? The Oxford Language Dictionary defines success as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” As Christians, we can take that basic definition and apply biblical principles to it. We can ask ourselves, “What should our aim or purpose be when preparing our high schooler?” Then we can ask, “Are we helping them accomplish this aim or purpose?” 

Deuteronomy 10:12–13 gives us a solid definition of what success is in the eyes of the Lord. These verses say, “What doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, to keep the commandments of the LORD, and his statutes?” These biblical commands are ones that need to be at the front of our minds as we guide our teens. Many issues and circumstances will beg for their immediate attention. Yet they must remember to guard their hearts and minds so that the Lord and His commandments always take preeminence. Yes, life skills and knowledge are good and extremely important. But without the framework and stability of God’s commands, they are futile. 

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Encouraging Bible Verses for Moms 

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Encouraging Bible verses

Every mom needs encouragement from time to time. The daily responsibilities of life, parenting, cooking, cleaning, and homeschooling can exhaust our bodies, minds, and souls. Thankfully, the Word of God is full of encouraging Bible verses for moms. The Bible is living truth that can help, guide, and support us in all stages. As you read these verses, let the God’s Word calm your heart, soothe your soul, and refresh your mind. 

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How BJU Press Handles Objectionable Content in Textbooks & Stories

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Right now, I have chicks in my house. They are only a couple of weeks old and live in a huge box with a heat lamp, feeder, and water station. They are living their best life—sleeping and eating without a care in the world.

These chicks will not always be in my house. Right now, they are too small and vulnerable to be outside where a feral cat or a hawk could attack them. But when they are big enough, they will move outside and join the rest of our chickens.

My children will not always be in my house either. Right now, they are growing in stature, wisdom, and understanding. By using BJU Press’s homeschool curriculum, they are receiving the best Christian homeschool education that I can give them. Part of that curriculum and instruction involves teaching them how to deal with the objectionable content that they will inevitably encounter out in the world.

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