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Memorials – Everyday Conversations with Kids about God (Part 3)
As we've already been discussing in this series, it is good to get in the habit of carrying on conversations with my children about God as often as possible. The Bible gives some specific things you want to be sure to talk about often, so we need to make a list of...
Torah-Portion Resources for Congregations
We have had a lot of people write and ask us if we know of any good resources that they could use in a classroom setting on Sabbath, to teach children about each week's Torah portion. Let me point you to some very helpful websites:...
Creation – Everyday Conversations with Kids about God (Part 1)
When I was a new mom, I read a book called Creative Family Times by Allen Hadidian and Will Wilson. The authors encouraged me to get in the habit of carrying on conversations with my children about God as often as possible. They suggested that a tree could remind me...
Character Training
On a recent survey, I asked you what topics you'd like to hear more of. More than 75% of you wanted to hear about how to teach good character to children. One mom put it so well when she said, "I want to know how to practically apply God's word in today's world." I've...
Celebrating Purim
Purim is not one of the seven annual feasts commanded by YHWH in Leviticus or in the Torah. In the time of Esther, the Jews made a custom for themselves to celebrate a two-day feast commemorating their victory over their enemies; they called this feast Purim and...
Ideas for Hanukkah Celebrations
Although we realize that not all of our homeschooling families celebrate Hanukkah, nor do we believe that it is a commanded celebration (from Leviticus 23), we also feel that there is historical value in remembering what YHWH did for the nation of Israel during the...
A Practical Look at Scheduling
This post was originally written Summer 2015. Each year of my life bring unique circumstances. My oldest son is 19, and we've been officially homeschooling since the fall of 2001. In that time, we've lived in 9 houses in 6 states, and now we have seven children, all...
Secrets to Joy
As homeschoolers, sometimes life doesn't feel very joyful, even though the sentimental picture of a joyful day with our children is what we are usually picturing when we first imagine ourselves as homeschoolers. Then reality hits. Usually, the joy is gone. I decided...
Checklist of Ideas and Fun Traditions for Sukkot
In this little post, I want to give you some simple ideas for celebrating Sukkot (the Feast of Tabernacles) with your family at home. Many people choose to gather with other believers for the week, camping together or staying at conference centers. Others have local...
