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August 12, 2015
In the last newsletter, I asked whether you would prefer to see two shorter newsletters each month, or one long one as in the past. The response was overwhelmingly in favor of two in this format, so that schedule begins this issue. You will find links to the articles I want to share just below this section. It was a delight to read the notes that many of you included with your votes — thanks to all of you who took time to respond!
There are just a few more weeks of summer, but there is still time to do something a little out of the ordinary — camping in the backyard, visiting a museum, building, drawing, or painting something. Things that make memories don't have have to be extraordinary — I remember spending quite a few twilight hours seeing how high I could bounce a super-ball while my grandparents puttered in the yard. Those unhurried memories are sweet and lasting.
I'm hoping to work more on the Memory Project once I'm past next week's workshop and conference (scroll down for details), but I haven't quite decided what to memorize. I'll work on firming up one of the Psalms I have partially memorized, but also a poem. I'm thinking it's time for something with a little bounce and rhythm to entertain the grandchildren. Any ideas?
I hope the rest of your summer will be joyful!
From my Commonplace Book "He who does not keep his heart within him, and who does not have God before his eyes is easily moved by a word of disparagement. He who trusts in Me, on the other hand, and who has no desire to stand by his own judgment, will be free from the fear of men." The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas å Kempis
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Not Just for the Children
The biggest lesson that moms can learn is that their children are not the only ones who need to learn. |
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Print or Kindle for Literature Study?
Does it matter whether you choose print or digital books for literature study? You probably know that I love print books best, but this article shares links to a number of articles and studies on whether there is really a difference. |
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| Events
How to Homeschool High School Seminar
with Janice Campbell
After a morning session on How to Begin homeschooling, presented by Yvonne Bunn of HEAV, Janice Campbell will talk about homeschooling through high school, mastering transcripts, dual enrollment, starting college early, college exams, as well as a few of the many curriculum choices for high school students. You will want to be a part of this seminar, as Janice will be a great encourager to finish the race with our children’s continued education in mind. Please share this with all of your homeschooling friends! Visit the TCHE Calendar for more details.- Free, Sponsored by Tri-Cities Home Educators
- Monday, August 17, 2015
- 1pm-4pm at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Colonial Heights, VA
August 21 & 22, 2015
at Wilson’s Mills Baptist Church
652 Swift Creek Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 - How to Create an Effective Transcript: Begin with the End in Mind
- Why Microbusiness for Homeschoolers? Entrepreneurship Education for a Free People
- Great People Read Great Books: How to Read and Teach Classic Literature
Reminder Do you know any writing evaluators or EIL co-ops? We added a page to the Excellence in Literature site for online classes and writing evaluators who work with Excellence in Literature. I am always hearing from people who are teaching EIL or want to find an evaluator, so this is our effort to connect them. There's only one listing so far, but please — if you know anyone, please ask them to email information to me at jceved@comast.net. |
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