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		<title>Teaching Boys: Ten Ways to Engage Young Sons</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 10:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditional schools can be torturous for young boys: sitting still for long periods, being quiet, doing lots of worksheets . . . The typical American classroom is not the ideal learning environment for our sons, especially in the early grades. With that in mind, we don’t need to replicate a “regular” school when homeschooling boys. We need to harness the incredible energy of our boys and channel it in a way that makes learning fun. Try these top ten ways to engage your sons’ minds and help them want to learn. Let them move. Play a variety of music and let them dance. Their dancing may look more like running and chasing, but it lets the wiggles out so they can concentrate again. Anything you can do to have regular wiggle breaks is good. Allow them to run laps or do jumping jacks between subjects. Laughing and giggling are also good releases. Tell jokes, make faces, and be silly. Make it a game. Let them write on white boards instead of paper and teach them jingles with hand motions and dance moves. Anything you can do to make it fun will work. Let them choose what to do next. Boys [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Practical ideas for the Art of Childhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And the lessons they teach: Camping &#8211; family identity, the ability to start a one-match fire, and a love for burned hot dogs Gardening &#8211; self-sufficiency and a concrete number of rocks moved that represent the value of a dollar Chopping wood - real work and the ability to keep a thumb out of the way of a sledgehammer Nature drawing/ tree rubbing &#8211; an appreciation for the natural world and the difference between poison ivy and poison oak Sewing &#8211; following directions and the ability to curtain an otherwise drab first kitchen for under five bucks Bread making - an explanation of sin/leaven and the passing on of a family bread recipe Hand-print painting &#8211; document growth and the uniqueness of the individual Daily table centerpieces &#8211; the ability to make something from nothing and the incorporation of art into daily life Use of cloth napkins &#8211; waste not—want not, teaches ironing skills, and transfers a sense of “you’re worth it” to the children using them instead of paper each day Asparagus planting &#8211; multigenerational heritage, reaping what we sow, delayed gratification Cookie painting &#8211; creative expression, following a recipe, and the joy of a job well done By Jennifer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of Childhood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homemaking]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My mother is an artist. If you asked her if she considers herself an artist, she would shift uncomfortably and finally say something like, “Well, I don’t know. What’s an artist? No, not really.” But she is, and it isn’t because she went back to school for an art degree when my brother, Josh, and I were nearly grown. She was born an artist; it’s in her soul. When I was two, she painted flowers on bread paddles. When I was four, she learned to do stained glass, and she has subsequently filled an entire church with windows and more. When I was about thirteen, she dabbled in watercolors and acrylics. Throughout my life, she has sewn and patched together a life of beauty no matter where she was. If she lived in a log cabin with black tar slopped between the logs that got soft and warm in the summer and stuck to my fingers when I pressed on it, or if she dwelled in an antique Ford van in the middle of a desert, or if her home was in a tent compound surrounded by electric fencing, or if she lived in a camper or a chicken coop—yes, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Week #2 &#8211; prize compliments of Lori Hatcher and Jan May</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Rebecca K. the Week #2 Winner! Week #2 Prizes and Drawing! Be sure to sign up today to be included in the drawing for this week’s prize. Each week’s prize will be announced on Mondays with the drawing and winner announced on Wednesdays. Don’t miss any of our wonderful prizes with values of $25 and up. Week #2- May 14th &#8211; Drawing on May 16th &#8211; double prizes for the winner compliments of Lori Hatcher (author) and Jan May (New Millenium Girl Books)! Leave a comment below to enter the drawing. Be sure to include your e-mail address so we can contact you if you win. Winner receives an autographed copy of Lori Hatcher’s devotional book, Joy in the Journey: Encouragement for Homeschooling Moms – an $11.95 value AND from Jan May, for boys and girls, Creative and Crafty Writing (Teacher and Student books): 12-lesson Christian course that is perfect for homeschool families, co-ops and classes. It combines creative writing lessons with cool crafts that kids love. Even reluctant writers are inspired to create with these inviting, hands-on lessons. Make a pop-up fable book, a class newspaper, and a short story with a seasonal theme. Concepts taught: plot, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is the Chief End of Homeschooling?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Encouragement to Mothers from a Daughter “O mothers of young children, I bow before you in reverence. Your work is most holy. You are fashioning the destinies of immortal souls” (Home-Making by J.C. Ryle, 1882; reprinted, The Vision Forum, 2003). Summer of 2008, I met a dear friend of our family at the town pool. As we chatted, she congratulated me on recently finishing my bachelor’s degree. Upon learning that I had completed my degree in only two years, one of the other women with us inquired if I was going on to medical school. To these dear women, my response was unexpected. “No, I want to be a wife and mother, the greatest job in the world,” I answered brightly. The women looked uncomfortable, although they were all mothers themselves. My friend agreed, though not as enthusiastically, that my statement was correct. At this I gave her a high-five, but the conversation soon turned to other topics, and I returned to my own spot by the pool. Sola Deo Gloria Ours is not a poster-family for homeschooling success. We don’t study Latin. None of my siblings has won a spelling bee. I graduated with my degree from a little-known [...]]]></description>
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		<title>20th Anniversary! We’re Celebrating!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 18:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marilyn Rockett, Editor in Chief</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“So you shall rejoice in every good thing which the Lord your God has given to you and your house” (Deuteronomy 26:11a, NKJV). Scripture abounds in celebration and rejoicing—in the Lord and in the good things He has given us. Especially in 2012, we at Homeschooling Today celebrate and rejoice in the twentieth year of this publication! What began in 1992 as a vision and desire in two families’ hearts to minister to homeschoolers has been handed down through several owners over twenty years to stay alive in its message and mission. Homeschooling Today exists to serve homeschoolers by applying the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every area of life—especially family life and education (II Timothy 4:2). We build the Kingdom by encouraging parents to disciple the young Kingdom-dwellers in their homes (Deuteronomy 6:4–9). We serve the Church by stirring up families to love and good works (Hebrews 10:24–25). We equip parents to bring up their children in the training and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). We glorify God by enlightening the saints to the hope of our calling (Ephesians 1:18). Though the exact words of each previous owner’s mission statement have varied, the common goal to encourage, challenge, and support Christian homeschooling families has remained [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mommy, May I Go Out and Play with the Dinosaur?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 10:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Boys]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have never met a boy (and very few girls) who not did find dinosaurs fascinating. What child cannot imagine himself on a dig for dinosaur bones? Over the years, I have found that one of the best ways to keep a child’s interest piqued is to do a unit study or a side study if you are using a particular curriculum. Most times, I like to base the study around a particular book. There are more books on dinosaurs available than you can imagine, but one of the best I have seen is Dinosaurs Unleashed: The True Story about Dinosaurs and Humans by Kyle Butt and Eric Lyons—a great read aloud for younger ones and captivating for older children. Both of the authors are part of the Bible department at Apologetics Press, a group committed to a young-earth, literal, six-day view of creation. The authors are not afraid to confront the evolutionist, but they do it using Scripture and scientific evidence in a way that should satisfy even the most seasoned scientist. The book begins with a description of creation and a discussion of how the evolutionist does not have a view that falls in line with Scripture. Full [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Refining of a First-Time Entrepreneur</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 10:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[He slid into his chair at the restaurant with an air of complete exhaustion and imminent failure. His sleepless nights of worrying had taken a toll on him. He pushed his business restructuring plan across the table to me with shaking hands and a pleading expression. One of his investors had called me, asking if I could rescue the business. It was our first meeting, but once his breakfast settled, his story unfolded. Two years ago he had followed his dream, quit his mid-career management job, and launched a startup with high hopes and four million dollars capital. Rarely do aspiring entrepreneurs receive that kind of capital on their first attempt at the helm, but things seemed to go swimmingly at first. What he could not have known was that he was about to begin a journey of refinement and sanctification. God&#8217;s Word does not return void, and he was about to be reminded of a few principles, patterns, and precepts of Scripture that applied to business and his circumstances particularly. As I analyzed the situation, two principles stood out. Biblical Principle One: Counting the Cost We find the principle of counting the cost in Luke 14 when Jesus instructed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Words and Work</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homemaking]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Get your chores done! Haven’t you finished that job yet? I thought I told you to clean your room! If I have to tell you one more time . . . ! Our nagging words don’t work, do they? They return void, unlike God’s words that accomplish His intended purpose every time. We desire to manage our households, teach our children, and provide a reasonably clean and orderly home. Life is much less complicated if our children cooperate and do what we ask the first time! Our Problems Nagging doesn’t accomplish our ultimate desire for our children and families. However, while moving at the speed of life, we operate under the false assumption that nagging works, at least temporarily. So . . . we resort to nagging, which is unhealthy for parent/child relationships and attitudes. Many of us are not “naturally” organized. Even if we are prepared, we still juggle many balls, while we add the curve balls God throws on occasion. We desire a God-honoring home where we cheerfully work together, but we sometimes believe we can merely issue orders hoping our children fall in line. Worse, we do not train our children because it is too much hassle. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Bible Bee: A Passion for Discipleship</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kara Murphy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mark and Tammy (Widdoes) McMahan, homeschooling parents of five, believe that God will use their passion for discipleship to prepare families for life’s inevitable storms. As CEO of the Shelby Kennedy Foundation (the administrative arm of the Bible Bee), Mark knows that in-depth study of God’s Word provides protection, direction, and hope. Tammy agrees. “I know that God’s Word doesn’t return void. I believe that if our children learn the Word of God, they’ll be able to stand.” Making an Eternal Difference If academic pursuits such as spelling and geography garner months of study and international attention, how about a subject with more eternal impact? This question inspired the start of the National Bible Bee. An anonymous business leader attended the funeral of young Shelby Kennedy. Challenged by the twenty-three-year-old’s extensive knowledge of Scripture, his thoughts took shape: “Why not create a Bee to give God’s Word the honor it deserves?” “Shelby may have been a victim of cancer, but she was a victor in both life and death,” says Mark McMahan. “Her legacy lives on through the thousands of families whose lives will be changed by their intensive study and memorization of God’s Word.” Within months of the service [...]]]></description>
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