5 Days of Homeschooling Essentials- Words
Encouraging Words
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On the flip side, sometimes I need to be encouraged! There have been many times when my children have given me words of encouragement; I have one in particular who will quote Scripture to me (there is an unspeakable comfort for me to hear my child’s voice do this). My husband, other family and dear friends will also come by my side and encourage me- what blessings they all are to me!
Unexpected Words
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Do some random acts of kindness
Write letters to family or friends
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Praying Words
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His Holy Word
As important as all of those things are, the top most essential we need in our personal homeschool is the Bible. It has been an amazing journey of spiritual growth for our family as we learn Bible Principles in each and every subject. Would you like to see what I mean?
I wish I could share the whole of what I have learned along side of my children with The Noah Plan Curriculum and with learning how to apply Bible Principles. But since that is not possible in this blog post, I’ll share some highlights. 🙂
Bible Principles Cultivates a Superior Education
There was a ton of encouragement for me in the first quarter of seventh grade’s Bible lessons. As I went through the Scriptures with Scientist and Artsy Girl, I realized that these were all Scriptural Truths for our homeschool. In short, the necessities… the essentials… for educating the youth are all found in Scripture.
How reassuring it was to me that electives offered today are not essential for an excellent education. I feel freed from the trappings of the stress of, “How will we ever afford *fill in the blank* activity that everyone else is doing?” and “I wish we were able to afford these activities consistently for our kids.” I’m not saying that electives are not okay, I’m saying that it is not a cause for concern in the education of children if they are unable to take them for one reason or another. I now realize that their education is not *inferior* to those kids taking electives. Rather, it is superior if they follow the Biblical model. Learn the Biblical model of education for the youth in Scripture.
What About Gaps in Their Education?
I don’t know about you, but I have had my moments when I freak out about *gaps* in their education! Truth be told, we are all going to have gaps in our education because we are humans with limited abilities. We will never *know it all*… it’s not how God designed us.
Do I teach the traditional academics? Yes! First, I lay down the foundation of Bible Principles and then the subjects follow. BUT, my focus is that they learn the Word of God. I’d rather have my kids have gaps in the traditional academics and electives than I would Scriptural Truths.
Teaching them Bible Principles in each subject and all areas of life makes them well-rounded people according to a Biblical worldview.
So what can you relate to? What has helped you? Won’t you tell us in a comment below?
82. Ellen @ Grace Tells Another Story
83. Jenn @ Treasuring Life’s Blessing
84. Christine @ Our Homeschool Reviews
85. Michelle @ Delightful Learning
86. Sharon @ Life with the Tribe
87. Hillary @ Our Homeschool Studio
88. Melanie @ FinchNWren
89. Brittney @ Mom’s Heart
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#81. Erica @ Be The One
#82. Ellen @ Grace Tells Another Story
#83. Jenn @ Treasuring Life’s Blessings
#84. Christine @ Our Homeschool Reviews
#85. Michelle @ Delightful Learning
#86. Sharon @ Life With the Tribe
#87. Hillary @ Our Homeschool Studio
#89. Melanie @ FinchNWren
82. Ellen @ Grace Tells Another Story
83. Jenn @ Treasuring Life’s Blessing
84. Christine @ Our Homeschool Reviews
85. Michelle @ Delightful Learning
86. Sharon @ Life with the Tribe
87. Hillary @ Our Homeschool Studio
88. Melanie @ FinchNWren
89. Brittney @ Mom’s Heart
– See more at: http://schoolhousereviewcrew.com/5-days-of-homeschooling-essentials-blog-hop/#sthash.CBhFLvRQ.dpuf
“Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life!” Thanks, Heather. Many good things to think on in this!
It’s wonderful to know this post blessed you! Thank you for taking time to comment, Melanie. 🙂 Blessings to you!
Love how you took off on the theme of words and so many wonderful words to say! Beautiful!
Thanks so much, Michelle! 🙂
Beautiful post, Heather. Thank you.
I’m so glad you liked it, Sharon. Thank you for visiting! 🙂
Great post full of reminders! And I agree with you, the heart of my children is first in our homeschool. Academics is second.
Thanks, Jenn! 🙂
You touched on so many excellent points in one wonderful post! Thank you!
I’m glad you think so. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
What a great post and good reminders about our words!
Thanks for visiting and sharing! I’m glad it blessed you. 🙂
I love this take on the essential of words. 🙂 And this is my favorite quote: “BUT, my focus is that they learn the Word of God. I’d rather have my kids have gaps in the traditional academics and electives than I would Scriptural Truths. “
Thank you for sharing how this post blessed you, Leah! I appreciate your encouraging words. 🙂