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BJU Press Blog Anniversary!

April 8, 2015 by BJU Press Writer

It’s time to celebrate our blog’s first-year anniversary. If you’ve just discovered it, we hope you will take some time to explore the treasure trove of resources, ideas, and encouragement we have to offer.

image of a cake with one candle in it repersenting BJU Press blog's one year anniversary

The following have been some of our most popular blog posts:

  • Apples for My Teachers by Eileen
    “To all my teachers—you would probably be surprised how often I still think of you. Now that I’m a teacher too, I realize how much I learned from you.”
  • Count Your Blessings by Meredith
    “I hope you enjoy making these crafts. Making placemats was one of my favorite activities to do while growing up.”
  • Create—Communicate—Illustrate from BJU Press
    “An integral part of our products is the art our employees create to further communicate the meaning of the text that our authors write.”
  • Overwhelmed by Megan
    “It’s moments like these that help me realize how much I need help—not a cleaning service or a babysitter or a caterer but divine help.”

We’ve got more great content planned for this coming year.

For those of you who already follow our blog, you may have noticed some changes we’ve made to the blog such as the header image, trying different types of content, links in the writer section, and different font sizes. As we continue to develop our blog, we’d like to hear your opinions.

What do you like best about the blog?

Thank you for partnering with us in Christian education. We hope our blog will be an encouragement to you in the year ahead.

Filed Under: Simplified Homeschool Tagged With: anniversary, celebrate, encouragement, highlights, ideas, popular posts, resources

Unlocking Your Tools: BJU Press Resources

February 27, 2015 by BJU Press Writer

Do you ever feel like you’re not using a tool to its full capacity? Maybe you have an electronic device—like a smart phone, food processor, or cordless drill—and you know there’s so much you can do with it . . . if you only knew how.

I experienced a similar feeling with a new tool recently. A few weeks ago, I was excited to use my new cordless drill that I had received for Christmas. I charged it up and set to work screwing in some slats on a bunk bed for my son. To my dismay, the screws would go into the wood about halfway down, and then the drill would start making a clicking noise and refuse to screw them in any farther. After a few tries, I gave up and figured that I would just have to return my drill and look for another one to replace it.

The next day at church I asked a carpenter friend of mine if he could think of what might be wrong with my drill. After a few questions, he said, “You know about the clutch, right?” Slightly embarrassed at my lack of expertise, I asked him what that did. “It controls how much force is applied to turning the drill bit.” My drill suddenly became much more useful once I knew about the additional settings to help me do my work more effectively.

Just like my carpenter friend helped me with my cordless drill, I’d like to unlock some tools for you that can enhance your use of BJU Press products. These features are available on the BJU Press website. Maybe you already use them, but if not, please read on to learn more about where to find these resources and how you can best use them.

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Where can I find BJU Press resources?

  1. Go to bjupress.com/resources.

or

  1. Go to bjupress.com.
  2. Select More at the top of the page.
  3. Select Textbook Resources under the Resources section.

Once you’re on the Textbook Resources page, you can view resources by selecting the grade or subject you teach and then selecting the textbook.

What resources are available?

Most textbook resource pages have links to the following items:

  • Information and Pricing
  • Lesson Plan Overview
  • General Teaching Resources
  • Weblinks
  • Corrections (if applicable)

You may find two of these links especially helpful. The Lesson Plan Overview allows you to efficiently plan your teaching schedule. This document can be downloaded for easy reference.

Another great treasure trove of resources are the Weblinks. (Not all textbook resources include weblinks.) Many of the textbooks have multiple links related to topics covered in the course. For example, the Explorations in Literature resource page has links to a biography of Anne Sullivan, detailed information about the Wright brothers’ first flight, and many other links that expand on the themes and characters from the literature selections. Also, many of the weblinks for the Science textbooks expand on scientific concepts (like weather) or discuss those concepts from a historical perspective. If you are looking for more materials for your students to read or research, or just want to find a way to connect something they are learning about to real life, the Weblinks pages are a great place to look.

What other BJU Press resources have you found helpful in your teaching?

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Andrew enjoys helping others use technology in a way that glorifies God. He and his wife help with the children’s ministries at their church. Along with their three sons, they like to read together about other people’s adventures and then go out and have their own.

Filed Under: Simplified Homeschool Tagged With: BJU Press, lesson plan, resources, technology, textbook resources, weblinks

Black History Month

January 23, 2014 by Meredith

February is coming up soon, and for educators that means Black History Month is too. Below you’ll find a quick reference guide for several figures in American history (who I think are inspiring!) as well as a list of kid-friendly resources for Black History Month. This list is not comprehensive but provides some ideas to help you get started. Happy learning!

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Notable Figures in U.S. History:

Phillis Wheatley (1753–84)

Phillis Wheatley distinguished herself as an early American poet. Her works clearly express her inner thoughts and reveal how much influence Christianity and a classical education had on her. “On Being Brought from Africa to America” uses color imagery on multiple levels to emphasize the poem’s message. What is arguably Wheatley’s most impressive accomplishment was her success in getting published at a time when few women—let alone those of African descent—were viewed as serious writers.

Learn more about Phillis Wheatley

Hiram Rhodes Revels (1827-1901)

Mr. Revels served as a chaplain in the Civil War. After the war, he became the first African American U.S. Senator, representing the state of Mississippi. His willingness to forgive Confederates as well as his advocacy for racial equality marked his time in Congress. He was a true leader and a Christian.

Learn more about Hiram Rhodes Revels

Doris “Dorie” Miller (1919–43)

“Dorie” Miller bravely served his country in the U.S. Navy. December 7, 1941, was a defining day in his life. During the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Dorie quickly found a machine gun and returned fire on the enemy. He received the Navy Cross for his actions in the attack.

Learn more about Doris “Dorie” Miller

Additional Resources:

  • Resources for Black History Month
  • Reading 3B—Phillis Wheatley
  • Fundamentals of Literature—James Weldon Johnson & Gwendolyn Brooks
  • Elements of Literature—Langston Hughes & Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Heritage Studies 5—Harlem Renaissance
  • American Republic—Tuskegee Institute
  • United States History—Race relations

What do you highlight during Black History Month?

Filed Under: Successful Learning Tagged With: African Americans, Christian school, February, history, homeschool, resources

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