Doorposts is one of my favorite companies. I have a couple of their products and LOVE them! So, of course, I wanted to check out their new study, Beauty in the Heart–A Study of Godly Beauty for Young Women by Pam Forster. The study guide has 128 pages, is designed for ages 12 and up, and is not only great…
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Did you know that Alzheimer’s patients have lost their sense of smell? Did you know that your sense of smell can affect sleeping, motivation, and empathy among other things? Did you know the brain is designed to expand and contract like your lungs? I didn’t either. Understanding Child Brain Development from The Family Hope Center begins with an introduction of…
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Reading Kingdom is a pretty nifty software program. Most reading programs use either a phonics or whole language approach, but Reading Kingdom doesn’t stop there. It uses components of both of those methods and adds in writing, sequencing, grammar, meaning and comprehension. This online program is geared towards ages 4-10, and teaches them how to read and write up to…
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Recently, I received the America the Beautiful Curriculum Package from Notgrass Company for review purposes. The curriculum is geared for ages 10-14 (grades 5-8), and is designed to be a one year course covering American history, geography, and literature. Included in the package is America the Beautiful Part 1, America the Beautiful Part 2, We the People, Maps of America…
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Winter brings magical snow covered landscapes as well as blustery, cold, gray weather. The days are shorter, but the season seems long–especially if you struggle with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) otherwise known as the all too real Winter Blues. However, planning can help you make the most of this season. Rather than dreading these days, you can enjoy them with…
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