September is here, and the leaves are changing where I live. I saw a the first V of Canadian Geese fly by!  We are settling into the subjects and books I bought. A couple of years ago though, I was pulling my hair out right about now.  I was absolutely convinced I [...]

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WONDERFUL! Homeschooling is not only a learning opportunity that will remove stumbling blocks, frustrating environments, and help strengthen your family ties. Homeschooling is a family learning journey.
Children that go to school are bombarded with tons of sensory input. Visually lots of different items on walls from lockers to posters. Smells good and bad permeate the [...]

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Hello moms! Time to get back to homeschooling. Last year I tried out a new system for my homeschooling crew. I separated out each child’s books and workbooks and put them into a small box. I was just thinking it would keep things a bit more tidy. Turns out the kids liked having their own [...]

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I love science. I was the geeky kid in high school that read a college Biology textbook for free time. I pray that my love of science will help you find the right product and helpful curriculum for your homeschooling this year.
Science is a very hands on subject that is wonderful for special needs children. [...]

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*this article was written for the MATCH Missouri Association of Teaching Christian Homes, Inc newsletter*
I have always marveled at the good Lord’s weather. It can make you smile as snowflakes tickle your face or make you tremble as you see the formation of a funnel cloud. Some storms spring up out of nowhere [...]

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There comes a time when the balance of helping or hindering a child shifts against remaining in the school system.  The end of the year IEP meetings are over and parents are left wondering if any help is forth coming . Many experience mixed feelings about leaving behind IEPs and the teacher’s assistance, also there [...]

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Have you been told that you cannot homeschool your child? They are WRONG!
I order to effectively counter this argument or nullify the accusations of educational neglect that can be slung at a parent thinking of homeschooling you need information and education! First it is legal to homeschool your child in all the states. Depending on [...]

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I had mentioned on the FaceBook Special Needs Homeschooling page about asthma and got a good deal of response. Thanks to a multitude of medications asthma is not the horror condition it was when I was small.  I can remember the kids that had to sit with the teacher during recess and gym. They were [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day my friends! May today bring you peace and happiness.
Proverbs 31:28-29  Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:  “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”
My heart goes out to the mom’s today in a special situation. Your child might not be able to [...]

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My beautiful brave little 3 year old was waiting for the surgeon to walk in. She sat in the hospital gown with an IV in her arm. She was pale, all dark eyes and quivering lips, but no tears. My husband and I kept the smile plastered firmly in place and tried [...]

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