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What is our “Hear, Learn, Keep, Do” Method?

When YHWH wants to teach mankind something, He follows a very specific method that I can copy in my homeschooling. For instance, let's look at how YHWH teaches all mankind about His "invisible qualities, his eternal power, and divine nature": "For the wrath of God is...

Christian Education in the Home

The following is a quote from the introduction to a wonderful book, Celebrate the Feasts of the Old Testament in Your Own Home or Church, by Martha Zimmerman. I thought it was very good... "Hey, Mom! You're right! Habakkuk is in the Bible." Sure that I was hearing...
~Anne

Theology and Homeschooling

I have to say "amen" to Robin Sampson's recent post called "Replacement Theology is Anti-Semitism." She carefully explains this popular theology and why it is so dangerous. I applaud her efforts. This topic has been popular in our house for several years, as we've...

Why One Mom Loves to Homeschool

<em>by Laura Q. -- used by permission</em> I'm not patient, I'm far from organized, and I'm not disciplined. But guess what? We're doing great! It would be very very hard to do worse than the public schools in educating your child. My daughter attended a...

God’s Lesson Plans

Ephesians 2:19-20 tells us that we are members of God's household, "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets." Paul refers to this again in 2 Timothy 3:14-17, when he reminds young pastor Timothy, "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have...

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If you’ve been thinking about homeschooling for any length of time, you’ve seen books and articles that recommend that you make goals for your children’s education. I remember when my oldest son was just a few years old. My husband and I heard this same advice, and we...

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Keeping Life Uncluttered

Keeping Life Uncluttered

At HomeschoolingTorah, members can access our free e-book on how to organize their homes. Now let's tackle keeping our homes free of clutter! Here are some things I've noticed about clutter: Homemaking can reveal my heart. In my own life, clutter has taught me that my...

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The Bible’s Hints for Homeschooling

The Bible’s Hints for Homeschooling

The Bible contains many important instructions for parents who want to impart knowledge to their children. That's homeschooling, right? In fact, the Bible tells us where all knowledge begins... “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise...

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The Law of the Learner

The Law of the Learner

Today we're going to continue our look at the two books, The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory, and The Seven Laws of the Teacher by Howard Hendricks. The second "law" we're going to consider is "The Law of the Learner." Basically, this law states that the...

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The Seven Laws of the Teacher

The Seven Laws of the Teacher

When I was in high school, I had the privilege of taking a "how to teach" class from one of our school's elementary teachers. I took the class because I was considering majoring in elementary education in college, so I wanted to see if I would like it or not. My...

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Must Our Children Obey?

Must Our Children Obey?

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise— 'that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.' Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead,...

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Who’s In Charge (in Your Homeschool)?

Who’s In Charge (in Your Homeschool)?

This post is an excerpt from Anne's book, Biblical Home Education. God’s precious Spirit would never guide you down any path that contradicts what He has commanded in His Word. We know that the Bible says wives are to be in submission to their husbands “in everything”...

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God’s Lesson Plans

God’s Lesson Plans

Ephesians 2:19-20 tells us that we are members of God's household, "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets." Paul refers to this again in 2 Timothy 3:14-17, when he reminds young pastor Timothy, "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have...

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Why One Mom Loves to Homeschool

Why One Mom Loves to Homeschool

<em>by Laura Q. -- used by permission</em> I'm not patient, I'm far from organized, and I'm not disciplined. But guess what? We're doing great! It would be very very hard to do worse than the public schools in educating your child. My daughter attended a...

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