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Apologia Astronomy: Some Facts About Astronomy

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By Amanda Pelser

Astronomy Facts

These are just a few of the things that we have talked about in our first two sessions of Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy. Do you like the telescopes on the bottom drawing?  {You knew those were telescopes, right?}  The Jr. Notebook is perfect for Jonathan.  He can do some writing in it without being…

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Filed Under: Homeschooling Tagged With: Apologia, Astronomy, science

Kids in the Word Wednesday ~ August 24

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By Amanda Pelser

Romans 8:38-39 Copywork

We continued our verse from last week: Romans 8:38-39. Jonathan and I both really had trouble memorizing this verse, even with the song.  Jonathan wanted so badly to be able to say it.  He was actually in tears one day because he was so frustrated by all the neithers and nors.  I tried to get…

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Filed Under: Faith, Homeschooling Tagged With: Bible, Jonathan, kids, Kids in the Word, scripture, Wednesdays

School Pictures 2011-2012

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By Amanda Pelser

School Picture

Today was our first official day of Kindergarten. Summer {End}. Welcome Fall. Jonathan ~ Age 4 First Day of Kindergarten August 22, 2011 For fun, I had him write his name and grade on a whiteboard and hold it.

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Educating the Wholehearted Child ~ Chapter 4

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By Amanda Pelser

Educating the Wholehearted Child Discussion Group Button

We’re discussing chapter 4 this week: After nurturing your child to long for God, the next thing is home discipleship which means “shaping your child’s heart to live for God.”  This is all about relationships with your children.  As the Clarkson’s say, “You are inviting your children to walk with you and with Jesus…” Here…

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Apologia Astronomy Supplements: Netflix Movies

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By Amanda Pelser

We started Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy yesterday.  We don’t “officially” start our school year until Monday, but Jonathan and I were so excited about our science that we just couldn’t wait any longer.  We had so much fun learning about what the universe is, why the planets are important to Earth, and that ancient…

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Filed Under: Homeschooling, Science Tagged With: Apologia, Astronomy, Movies, Netflix, science

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