What memories do you have from math class? Do you remember participating in fun, engaging lessons? Or was math class always the longest part of the day? Regardless of how old your student is, math can be fun for all ages.
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Wishing You a Cozy Christmas!
This season is a time of warmth, family, and joy. A time to decorate, gather with loved ones around the Christmas tree, and (hopefully) watch the snow fall softly outside.
But most importantly, Christmas is a time to rejoice in our Savior and remember how deeply He cares for us. He was willing to come as a baby and live among us so that He could become the Savior of the world. May this truth fill your heart with joy and peace this Christmas season.
As you celebrate with family and friends, may your home be filled with laughter, rest, and the comforting reminder of God’s incredible love. Merry Christmas from BJU Press Homeschool!
Do you remember what first motivated you to choose homeschooling for your family? Perhaps a traditional school environment was not serving your child. Maybe you wanted to spend more time together. Perhaps you were a homeschooler yourself and wanted to continue that legacy. Or maybe you wanted to give your child an educational experience that differs from your own. Many families choose homeschooling because they want flexible, personalized, and student-centered learning. In other words, homeschooling is the perfect setting to learn actively.
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A quick online search for “active learning” will return hundreds of research papers, books, articles, blog posts, and videos. Most universities and school districts dedicate a section of their website to explain the concept, strategies, and benefits of active learning.
So, what is active learning? Well, the term gives us the basic ideas behind the concept. First, it is a method of learning. It defines the roles of the teacher and the student in relation to the subject matter. The student doesn’t passively listen to a lecture but plays an active role in the learning process. In other words, the students learn by doing.
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I frequently forget that there are people around the world living in a literal war zone right now. A headline from Ukraine or Israel may remind me, but most days I roll out of bed, eat my breakfast, and read my Bible without a thought of war crossing my mind. I take it for granted that my own three children are sleeping peacefully, unconcerned about artillery, rockets, or drone strikes. It’s easy for me to sit back and rest knowing that my kids are in no danger.
But that’s not really true, is it?
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