Goals of Spiritual Development By Susan Lemons
An important part of any successful homeschool is relationship. As Christians, helping our children develop a personal relationship with God is our most important goal. This should be reflected in the time we spend together reading Bible stories, memorizing the...
Ready for Kindergarten By Debbie Feely
How does a parent know if her child is ready for kindergarten? Pressure to excel academically at a very young age is cyclical as the culture flows from one extreme to another in educational philosophy. Currently, we are in a high pressure mode and with ever expanding...
The Ages & Stages of Two to Four Year Olds
Picture a scraggly bearded, ratty clothed castaway standing on the shore of a deserted island. Now picture a fun-in-the-sun family standing in the water just in front of the marooned survivor. Incredulously, he repeats, “You mean the water is only knee deep to San...
Priorities for Preschool by Debbie Feely
In the years our sons were preschool age, we heard Dr. James Dobson discuss A Checklist for Spiritual Training, from his book Straight Talk to Dads. One particular thought caught our ears. He asked, “Is your child learning of the love of God through the love,...