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!
Our main mission as parents is to incline our children’s hearts to God. Our purpose is to show them that they are sinners condemned to judgement unless they turn from sin and place their faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Our main desire should be for our children to know God, love Him, and obey Him all their lives. We need to teach our children that life is all about glorifying God. This applies to every area of life—play, school, church, and work.
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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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As home educators, we want to help our children develop strong academic skills like critical thinking and problem-solving. The whole purpose of homeschooling is to provide as sound an education as we can. We want our kids to be diligent students, hard workers, and creative thinkers.
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