An American Christian Education

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An American Christian Education Years ago, when I had heard the term “an American Christian Education” I didn’t quite comprehend what it meant. However, I understand it now. And, it’s not what it’s often mistaken for. What an American Christian Education is Not To begin with, it is not an “elitist” mentality of “American Christians are better than other Christians.” Nor is it a mentality of “American Christians are better than other Americans.” To Read more about An American Christian Education[…]

The Principle Approach in Brazil

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The Principle Approach in Brazil Today, I have the blessed privilege of introducing my readers to Roberto Rinaldi. Of note, he’s President of the AECEP’s Administration Board in Brazil. It’s my hope that you will find encouragement! Seeing God’s Providential Hand actively involved in both America and other nations is refreshing! Praise Almighty God for what He is doing through individuals! Listen to the history of their form of government and the liberty that they Read more about The Principle Approach in Brazil[…]

The Noah Plan® Second Grade Essentials

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Looking into The Noah Plan® Second Grade curriculum for your homeschool? That’s great! To help you be ready for the school year, here’s the list of The Noah Plan® Second Grade essentials that you need. The list is at the back of The Noah Plan® curriculum (pp. 383-382), a list of books and publishers is given. But, it’s super helpful to know while you’re already making your purchase. While everything is listed, I’m sharing the books Read more about The Noah Plan® Second Grade Essentials[…]

Introducing Bradford Christian College

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Introducing Bradford Christian College Well, here we are! Two of our Principle Approach® homeschoolers are homeschool graduates. One is attending a brick and mortar Christian University while the other is attending an online college. And today I’m so thrilled to introduce to you the latter—Bradford Christian College. But we must start at the beginning, for all journey’s have a beginning. So, how did we even become a Principle Approach® family? Why does it matter if Read more about Introducing Bradford Christian College[…]

How to Unite America

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How to Unite America It sounds strange, doesn’t it? After all, aren’t we the United States of America? But we all know too well that we don’t quite own up to that union as much as we have in times past. Of course, some individuals will argue that. They’ll say that the shape America is taking is quite what they have in mind. Therefore, to them there’s quite a union indeed. And perhaps there is Read more about How to Unite America[…]

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The Self-Governed Child: The Hope of Our Nation

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This guest post is by Gina Harden with Liberty Grows. The Self-Governed Child: The Hope of Our Nation Every religion has its form of government. Judaism has the Mosaic law, a form of external government; Islam has Sharia law; and “Christianity astonished the world by establishing self-government in America.” Self-government is the government of God internally. James Madison said that we “rest all our political experiments on the capacity of mankind for self-government.” Many Read more about The Self-Governed Child: The Hope of Our Nation[…]

The Noah Plan

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What is the Noah Plan? It’s an amazing gift to us from Noah Webster. I’m not kidding. While Noah Webster spent twenty-six years of his life compiling his 1828 Dictionary for our nation, it wasn’t his only contribution. In fact, he left more in his inheritance for Americans. Indeed yes, it’s our inheritance. But as with any inheritance, in order for us to have it, we have to claim it… Noah Webster’s Intellectual Property Read more about The Noah Plan[…]

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The Principle Approach® and Greek Myths

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The Principle Approach® and Greek Myths If you’re like me, at first you may not be sure where to take the topic of studying Greek Myths. In my educational background, home education makes up most of my formal education. And my parents didn’t ever teach us about Greek Myths. In fact, The Little Mermaid was off limits because of the false gods in the film. So, naturally my initial inclination is to also not teach Read more about The Principle Approach® and Greek Myths[…]

Saving America with the Principle Approach

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Saving America with the Principle Approach® She’s super special to me. And even though she’s much older than I, it’s a blessing to know her. Or at least to know her through her past. Without doubt, she’s changing. And it’s concerning to me. By all means, to see her character suffering so is excruciatingly painful. On all sides, people think they know what the answer is. Yet, I question how the things many people say Read more about Saving America with the Principle Approach[…]

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Notebook Pages for The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Curriculum

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Notebook Pages for The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Curriculum I love that the Principle Approach® philosophy and method may be used with any Christian curriculum. Really, in order to apply it to other curricula one needs to use the 4R method. And to have the “big red books” that teach us our Christian Heritage and Constitution. However, thankfully there’s a curriculum which already utilizes it. Indeed there is one and it’s called the Noah Plan® Curriculum. Happily, there’s Read more about Notebook Pages for The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Curriculum[…]

Teaching Self-Government

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Teaching Self-Government Teaching Self-Government is the second governmental principle we teach in a Biblical-Classical Education. In fact, it plays a highly important role in the formation of Christian character. And it’s taught throughout Scripture and is something we see our Forefathers and Founding Fathers value. Plus, it’s a part of Webster’s 1828 dictionary definition of education. As such, it’s a key study and training in a Biblical-Classical education. Self-Government Consider the defining aspects of Read more about Teaching Self-Government[…]

Biblical-Classical Middle School Homeschool: The Principle Approach®

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Biblical-Classical Middle School Homeschool: The Principle Approach® Homeschooling middle school? Welcome to our Biblical-Classical middle school resource: the Principle Approach® article! Homeschooling middle school students is amazing. Before we know it, they’ll be homeschooling high school. Therefore, we have precious little time between now and then in which to intentionally immerse our students in Bible Principles. But praise God that we have this time! A Biblical-Classical education is also known as a Principle Approach® education. Read more about Biblical-Classical Middle School Homeschool: The Principle Approach®[…]

Teaching America’s Providential History

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Teaching America’s Providential History Many Americans who are Christian are unaware of God’s Providence in regards to the history of our nation. As such, there’s a concerning lack of parents and teachers teaching America’s Providential History. In order to help preserve our liberties, we need to be teaching our children our Providential History. And we need to do this from very young ages. In essence, we need to teach them about God’s plan to prepare Read more about Teaching America’s Providential History[…]

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The Principle Approach®- How We Got a Biblical-Classical Education

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The Principle Approach®- a Biblical-Classical Education There’s a plethora of classical programs and curricula on the homeschool market. And it’s super appealing to many homeschoolers. But what’s the difference between all of these options? In short, this article addresses Greek-Classical, Christian Classical, and Biblical-Classical. While the last two may sound like one and the same, they do differ from each other. As we take a quick jog through history, you’ll come to learn how we Read more about The Principle Approach®- How We Got a Biblical-Classical Education[…]

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Teaching Beyond a Biblical Worldview

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Teaching Beyond a Biblical Worldview Does that title grab your attention? What do I mean by teaching beyond a Biblical worldview? After all, aren’t Bible Principles and a Biblical worldview one and the same? In short, no they aren’t the same thing. But as you can probably gather, there is definitely a relationship between the two. And I’m thrilled to be able to share with you about the differences and about a curriculum that teaches Read more about Teaching Beyond a Biblical Worldview[…]

Embrace Your Home Mission as Christians

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This guest post is by Carey Adams-Dudkovsky with The Foundation for American Christian Education. Embrace Your Home Mission as Christians In the very beginning of Teaching and Learning America’s Christian History: the Principle Approach,® Rosalie Slater outlines the three spheres of Constitutional liberty: The Christian Home The Christian Church The Christian School What Has the Most Influence? Of the three, the Christian home has the most influence as the home heavily impacts the other two; Read more about Embrace Your Home Mission as Christians[…]

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Teaching Geography Lessons with Bible Principles

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Teaching Geography Lessons with Bible Principles We have such an amazing opportunity set before us to open our children’s eyes to Bible Principles pertaining to Geography. I know it sounds a bit abstract when I say that. Because I’ve been there. But listen, none of us have to walk this path alone. If you don’t know how to go about teaching geography lessons with Bible Principles, keep reading. Defining Geography One of the first Read more about Teaching Geography Lessons with Bible Principles[…]

American Christian History: Self Government

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This post contains affiliate links which means that, at no extra cost to you, I’ll earn a commission off of the purchase you make through it. American Christian History: Self Government Do you know the difference between Church History and American Christian History? Many times these two history types confuse people. But they’re not one and the same. For Church History, as it implies, is the history of churches throughout the ages. However, American Christian Read more about American Christian History: Self Government[…]

The ABCs of Homeschooling with the Principle Approach® Method

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When first starting to homeschool, I knew in the very depths of my heart Christ was to be the focal point of it. Alongside our children, I’d explain from the Bible why something was or wasn’t acceptable. And we’d talk about it. But there were still some key things that I didn’t yet know how to teach. That is, until I learned about the Principle Approach® method of education. Because of its beauty, I’m sharing Read more about The ABCs of Homeschooling with the Principle Approach® Method[…]

Why Christian Homeschooling Parents Need to Define Education

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As a Christian homeschool mom, I have come to love many things about education. In fact, Word studies are just one of my favorite activities to do. And they’re an integral part of our Christian education in our homeschool. Because essentially they’re Bible studies for our homeschool subjects. In addition to digging deep into God’s Word, I enjoy pondering and seeing connections. Plus, they help with developing pictures of ideas in my mind. As a Read more about Why Christian Homeschooling Parents Need to Define Education[…]

What is a Delight Directed Homeschool with Bible Principles Like?

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One of the many appeals of a Delight Directed homeschool is the nurturing of a child’s individuality. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines individuality as a: “Separate or distinct existence.” Indeed, children are unique individuals. And our Heavenly Father has given each person interests, talents, and learning styles which add to their individuality. With this in mind, loving parents desire to nurture these areas of their children. And they desire to do this in a way that Read more about What is a Delight Directed Homeschool with Bible Principles Like?[…]

How to Teach Different Grades in Your Homeschool

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How does homeschooling work when teaching different grades and ages? Once you learn how to write lesson plans for a top notch Christian education, teaching is fairly simple. And as you know your children best, you’re able to convey information to them in a way they’ll understand it. Because Biblical Principles apply to all ages and all people, adding them to your homeschool curriculum is rich and easy. And this is the case whatever you Read more about How to Teach Different Grades in Your Homeschool[…]

How to Write Lesson Plans for a Top Notch Christian Education

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Is it time to begin thinking about what to teach in your homeschool next year? Regardless of what curriculum you choose, creating a lesson plan to include Bible Principles is refreshing. For the purposes of this article, we’re going to cover a basic lesson plan in this post based on the Noah Plan® curriculum overviews. Primarily, it’s because we use the Noah Plan® as a spine for our education. But as I mentioned earlier, you Read more about How to Write Lesson Plans for a Top Notch Christian Education[…]

Reformation Day Revival: Sharing the Joy of God’s Word Where You Stand

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The bowl of candy sat on the desk, hugged by little papers blanketed in a brief history of the cause to effect of the Protestant Reformation. Two tall LED candles, on either side of the bowl, lit up the cross overlooking the bowl. Bibles were stacked to the right with little notes: “Free Bibles, Please take one. Happy Reformation Day!” A sign hung up behind and above the cross with the same brief history of Read more about Reformation Day Revival: Sharing the Joy of God’s Word Where You Stand[…]

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One Powerful Lesson I Learned By Going to the Ant

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“With his divine alchemy, he [God] turns not only water into wine, but common things into radiant mysteries…” -George MacDonald I love this expression by George MacDonald! Our Heavenly Father turns common things into radiant mysteries. When you look at Yahweh’s handiwork in creation, do you still have that wonder and awe? You know, the kind that we witness with our children when they are so very new to the world? It’s the wide-eye surprise Read more about One Powerful Lesson I Learned By Going to the Ant[…]

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The Principle Approach® Method in Art and Its Impact

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Something exciting for us has happened on our journey! We received a highly unexpected letter in the mail. Our two-year-old daughter was congratulated on being selected to receive an award in a Visual Arts Competition. She has had the privilege of attending an award presentation on the opening night. This honor has us bubbling over with joy inside for her. All of us are deeply embracing God’s Principle of Individuality and how it’s seen even Read more about The Principle Approach® Method in Art and Its Impact[…]

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How to Easily Pull Together Principle Approach® Lessons

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With the excitement of the new school year around the corner, Molly is ready to have the best Bible Principles school year ever. Do you remember Molly? Well, she is ready to sit down and work on pulling together Christian homeschool curriculum lesson plans for her family. How about you? If you do have the time and are ready to leap into preparing lessons, find out the simple framework that Molly is using to help Read more about How to Easily Pull Together Principle Approach® Lessons[…]

An Example of Poetry and the Principle Approach® Method

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Does poetry have a special place in your education and that of your children’s? Somewhere along the line, regular poetry readings slipped away in our family. Recently, I feel the desire arise within to make time for this. Because it seems that there is some special purpose that Yahweh has given it. For example, are you aware that a large percentage of the Bible is written in poetic form? Especially unique to its purpose is Read more about An Example of Poetry and the Principle Approach® Method[…]

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When You’re At A Crossroads With the Noah Plan®, (4th-8th Grades)

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My journey with the Noah Plan® curriculum has had it’s ups and downs. It took me a while to catch on to the method that it uses, to sort through how the curriculum guides and the K-3rd curriculum books work together and separately, and how the red books tie in to it all. Once that was all figured out, there was the element of time that I wrestled with. We’re talking about a series of Read more about When You’re At A Crossroads With the Noah Plan®, (4th-8th Grades)[…]

How to Understand the Approach to Bible Principles

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When I first started receiving my Noah Plan® curriculum books and Noah Plan® Curriculum Guides and “red books,” I was so excited! While I was swimming in an ocean of books, waves would come. I was overwhelmed, I was sort of confused on some things, and I felt a bit tearfully defeated. Eventually, I braved up to make the call, and I was encouraged by talking with a gal at The Foundation for American Christian Education. The Read more about How to Understand the Approach to Bible Principles[…]

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The Principle Approach®- Classical Education

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The Principle Approach® is a Delicious Classical Education! In the beginning years of my journey to grasp the Principle Approach® method of teaching and learning, the description given to me was with the use a school bus analogy. Well, I can’t relate to that very well… we don’t do school buses here, dontchya know. However, I can liken it much better to a cake. Specifically, a chocolate cake. So, for better or for worse we Read more about The Principle Approach®- Classical Education[…]

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Why You Should Take Notes & Expect Your Children To Also

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When I first started learning and teaching with the Principle Approach® method, my main source of lessons was the Noah Plan® curriculum. It’s the best Christian homeschool curriculum out there, by the way. Since the lesson content using the method was already put together, I didn’t bother much with taking notes for myself. This was well and good in the beginning of my journey because I was in the baby step stages of figuring out Read more about Why You Should Take Notes & Expect Your Children To Also[…]

How To Shape Your Thinking About Your Homeschool

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Do you remember reading about Molly and how she struggled during the school year? What happened next with Molly after she developed a vision for her homeschool? Molly felt positive and a sense of accomplishment after going through simple steps to create a vision for her homeschool. However, she discovered that she still needed to shape her thinking about the future of her homeschool. Feeling that she was now on a solid path to help Read more about How To Shape Your Thinking About Your Homeschool[…]

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Free Principle Approach® Lesson: Foundations of Language

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It’s Membership Monday! Have you been enjoying our free Principle Approach® video lessons? Remember that Principled Academy’s Caterpillar Club Members have full access to lessons with printable lesson content and 4R (Research, Reason, Relate, and Record) notebook pages. What is the foundation of language? How is language a tool for obtaining liberty? What is the basic principle? Research Do a word study Find out the Leading Idea Find out the Bible Principle Reason and Relate Read more about Free Principle Approach® Lesson: Foundations of Language[…]

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The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Essentials

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The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Essentials Considering using the The Noah Plan® Kindergarten curriculum in your homeschool? How wonderful! You’ll appreciate knowing in advance what The Noah Plan® Kindergarten essentials you need. In this way, you’re not surprised that you’ll need a few more books than the curriculum itself. To be sure, in the back of The Noah Plan® curriculum (p. 295), a list of books and publishers is given. But, it’s super helpful to know while you’re already making Read more about The Noah Plan® Kindergarten Essentials[…]

Notebooks Vs. Workbooks: Which One Unlocks Biblical Scholarship?

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It can be easy to give in to. Especially if you’re feeling tired, rushed, uninspired, or plain unorganized. Namely, it’s the average workbook that infiltrates all too many homeschools that I’m referring to. Even as a Principle Approach® mom, it happens to me. And each time I hand a worksheet to one of my children, I cringe inside. Because that worksheet is adding very little to our children’s learning. That is to say, at least Read more about Notebooks Vs. Workbooks: Which One Unlocks Biblical Scholarship?[…]

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What No One Tells You About Classical Education

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What do you do when the topic of classical education comes up among Christian homeschool families? For me, I usually struggle with how to explain the difference between the Greek and Hebraic classical forms. While there are a few different classical education models out there, they don’t all teach with Bible Principles. And, for my readers, it’s groups who use the Principle Approach® method to look for. Because the Principle Approach® method is America’s historical Read more about What No One Tells You About Classical Education[…]

The Epic Formula to Raising Bible Scholars

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As a Christian homeschool parent, one of the biggest blessings about homeschooling is the ability to raise Bible scholars. Firstly, I want my children to learn about both the context and about the culture of passages that they’re reading. Secondly, I want them to be able to organize information to help them understand what they’re reading. Thirdly, I want them to build their Bible vocabulary. And last but not least, I want them to be Read more about The Epic Formula to Raising Bible Scholars[…]

Free Principle Approach® Mathematics Lesson

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Greetings! It’s the first Monday of the month and that means it’s Membership Monday! We have our first free lesson available for you: Mathematics, God, and History What is the significance of mathematics in History? What is the basic principle? Research Do a word study Find out the Leading Idea Find out the Bible Principle Reason and Relate What does Scripture say? Consider the events on the timeline of His Story Is mathematics a “created” Read more about Free Principle Approach® Mathematics Lesson[…]

The Moment They Have Gone Away…

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What is the most important thing to you for your children? Mine is that when all is said and done, when all the time I have been blessed with for having them by my side to raise and teach them, that the moment they have gone away from the nest, they will not turn away from the Lord. I have learned that being careful in what we choose to have set before our eyes and Read more about The Moment They Have Gone Away…[…]