tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47231929657656795112024-02-07T22:25:10.864-07:00Encouragement for MomsA little bit of art, books, mothering and homeschooling to spur you onJennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.comBlogger275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-85800677865701540982017-09-26T13:38:00.001-06:002017-09-26T13:39:20.777-06:00Mom Heart Notes #8 Sept 2017 - books, curriculum and moreHi Friends! I know it's been forever, but a pregnancy and then a new baby (who is now a toddler!! :O) will do that. I have also been helping Sally Clarkson quite a bit with her new membership site- Cultivating Life with Sally. What a privilege to be a part of crafting a place for Sally to share and preserve her wisdom in so many areas. <br />
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But- a really fun Mom Heart meeting at the beginning of this month was full of fun ideas and book suggestions that I wanted to share. This was a free-for-all meeting where we shared our favorite homeschool ideas and books.<br />
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These are no particular order and I haven't read/used them all personally, but they do all come from people that I respect. :)<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0140328580/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0140328580&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=99977a0f4caf9282c28aeb5b4c9d7e62" nbsp="" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=0140328580&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=am2&o=1&a=0140328580" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1893103242/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1893103242&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=df90080d771591897c306ab7f421581e" nbsp="" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=1893103242&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1893103242" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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There are several different versions of these cards that show various art movements.<br />
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Anna Celenza has several books about various composers. Excellent and fun.<br />
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This author has many different composers as well as artists. Fun series.<br />
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Another author who has completed the stories of many different composers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.plumfieldandpaideia.com/" target="_blank">Plumfield and Paideia</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.sonlight.com/" target="_blank">Sonlight</a><br />
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<a href="http://bfbooks.com/" target="_blank">Beautiful Feet Books</a><br />
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<a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolios/" target="_blank"><br /></a>
<a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolios/" target="_blank">Picture Study Portfolios</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.rfwp.com/pages/michael-clay-thompson/" target="_blank">Language Arts Curriculum</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.historyunboxed.com/pages/history-unboxed-subscriptions" target="_blank">History Box</a><br />
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<br />Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-28576775703394926452016-01-28T20:12:00.001-07:002016-01-28T20:12:09.666-07:00I am so excited for this new book! <br />
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This new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1496403371/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1496403371&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=X23F65PWSWOD2WHK" rel="nofollow">The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1496403371" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, is written by two of my favorite people (<a href="http://sallyclarkson.com/" target="_blank">Sally Clarkson</a> and her daughter, <a href="http://storyformed.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Clarkson</a>) who happen to be two of my favorite authors.<br />
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It is a lovely, practical book about the value of home. It comes out next week and I couldn't be more thrilled. I was privileged to review the first two chapters and it drew me right in with practical ideas. The different viewpoints from mother and daughter lend much to the book. Go order it now. Really. Today, it's less than $10 on Amazon and will be sure to go up with the release date. There is also a companion book with more stories and more ideas organized by month. Sigh. Loveliness. <br />
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I did receive the first two chapters, but was under <i>no obligation</i> to write a review. I just love these people and their writing and no single family has influenced my parenting more.<br />
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Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-62013020407673486832015-10-28T09:41:00.000-06:002015-10-28T09:41:50.683-06:00Book Review: The Time Garden, A Magical Journey and Coloring Book<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1607749602/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1607749602&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=RZHIBHKRBELTUITO" rel="nofollow"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1607749602&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1607749602" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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This is a stunning book. The detail and imagination in each page provides rich fodder for a child or adult's mind and heart. Combine this with the fact that the reader gets to color these pages to their likes and it's as if one has a custom book, partially created by yourself. It really is lovely. This would be an excellent gift to a child with the patience to color small, intricate pages or to an adult who enjoys the therapeutic value of coloring with pencils or markers. <br />
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The quality of manufacture of this book is excellent as well. The paper is thick, the printed lines are crisp and clear and it's larger format makes it just right for working in. I can recommend this book without hesitation!<br />
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Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-73153182168203216862015-09-29T18:07:00.000-06:002015-09-29T18:07:30.142-06:00Mom Heart Resources #7: A More Gentle 9/11 At our last Mom Heart group, we spoke about 9/11 and how to introduce the topic in a reasonable and safe way to our children. I strongly believe that books are a far superior medium than television images to introduce hard topics to youngsters. A child has no control over the images that a screen places in their minds, while a book gives their own imagination a chance to tone it down and make the scary event much less fearful. There were a few books mentioned that are gentle and focus on the heroes of the day rather than the fear. I will be using these with my own children.<br />
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And of course, we can never get enough Shakespeare. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1409522237/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1409522237&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=XOGP7USUGI4R4HGE">Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1409522237" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> has fun illustrations and easy to read stories to introduce children to the storylines of some of Shakespeare's most famous works.</div>
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This picture book of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0803717849/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0803717849&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=ZBPEH6ANGBBILUS5">A Midsummer Night's Dream</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0803717849" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />is a beautifully illustrated version of one of the most fun Shakespeare plays. It is no longer available new, but is worth tracking down used. </div>
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We have moved onto the Civil War Era in my home and this book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0981856659/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0981856659&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=LY2WA25RUXF7HI57">Famous Figures of the Civil War</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0981856659" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />is a fun way to bring some crafting to your study of history. These figures are made to be cut out and attached together with mini brads, making a movable paper doll of sorts. We use them for posters and/or our timeline. I could see some children making puppets as well and acting out scenes from history. Each person comes in a color version as well as a line drawing that can be colored in by your children. Such fun!</div>
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And for one last fun link, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WWJ5SO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000WWJ5SO&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=3VKQWOGIGETWIGDW">MindWare Pattern Play</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000WWJ5SO" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />is a wonderful game that a child can play with on his own. It comes with many cards of different patterns that are a challenge to reproduce. A great way to bring some logical, spatial thinking to your child in a very fun way. This game served us for many years and is still a draw.</div>
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This book has a basic summary of the major art movements throughout history. It is a lovely introduction to seeing the different themes and styles in fine art. Love it! There are other books in this art series that I can't wait to explore with my children.</div>
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This is a book with ideas of simple art projects that are original and very creative. Another gem that I look forward to implementing in our home! This series also has several titles.</div>
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If you are looking to do some fine art picture study, these art prints from Simply Charlotte Mason are an inexpensive and high quality option, These are each 8 1/2 x 11 in and high quality glossy, stiff paper. There are several artists to choose from. <a href="https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolio-extra-prints/">https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/picture-study-portfolio-extra-prints/</a></div>
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And some art for you, Mom! These beautiful coloring books are intricate and therapeutic for adults or children that like fine detail. </div>
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And a few non-art items that we chatted about at our Mom Heart Group this week:</div>
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Entertaining read aloud book with NO pictures!!</div>
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This book of questions could be used as a dinner time conversation starter, or writing prompts, or just an non-threatening way to get to know your children better.</div>
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This Bible is a good transitional one for middle grade children to begin to own their personal relationship with God.</div>
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Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-89368123624549563712015-08-18T16:57:00.000-06:002015-08-18T16:57:26.970-06:00Mom Heart Resources #5: Oodles of Great ThingsThis post has lots of fun suggestions for you and your family. These came from two Mom Heart meetings- my ladies have seriously wonderful ideas!<br />
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First- two war books to gently introduce the World Wars<br />
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Next - a grand and wonderful book (for you, not your children.) Hilarious, intriguing, I can't recommend <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385343493/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0385343493&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=DSEKUI3NZKY2IC3Y">The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia de Luce Mystery</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385343493" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> highly enough. One of my favorites of the year. (And I've been reading A LOT of fiction this year as I lay on the couch with first trimester nausea.) </div>
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This comes recommended by a group member with extensive experience in fermenting foods. Health benefits galore!</div>
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I was intrigued by this book. From reading her blog, I knew that <a href="http://www%2Csarahmae.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Mae</a> had taken a full year off blogging and seriously scaled back her speaking engagements in order to be more fully connected with her family and her "regular" life. She worked diligently on reaching her children's hearts while setting aside some of her own passions and desires. This book was written during that time period. <br />
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Unfortunately, the writing is a bit.... maybe too much like a newspaper story and less like a full-length book. It feels a bit superficial and forced in places. Held me back from fully engaging the story (which is incredible). Still, the story of Ryan Job's life is one that will inspire many and calls us to greatness in our own lives and circumstances. </div>
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Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-50606985414603367562015-06-22T10:28:00.002-06:002015-06-22T10:28:43.044-06:00Twelve Challenges- Moving Intentionally from Childhood to AdulthoodAs my children have grown, I have tried to be intentional with each phase that they pass through. Challenging them to stretch and grow, learn new things, and to accept responsibility. The season of the teen years is one that intimidates me. Will my children still love God? Will they love their dad and me? Will the journey to independence be filled with trials? I know that God holds all these things in His hands and I can only do what He has called me to do- love my children, show them grace, model Christian living, train them to do difficult things and then let them go into His hands. <br />
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Years ago, we watched some wise mentors walk their children from childhood to adulthood in a very intentional manner. There was no expectation of rebelling. No abandoning the young adults just as they needed their parents' guidance. It was done in a manner than tied their children's hearts to theirs while simultaneously letting them move into independent and responsible adulthood. <br />
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Our eldest son turned twelve this year. That cusp of young adulthood, he is sprouting both in stature and maturity right before our eyes. In order to help him along this journey, we gave him Twelve Challenges. He is expected to complete these before his thirteenth birthday at which time he will receive additional privileges to launch him on a young man's journey to adulthood.<br />
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Here is the letter that we gave him along with the twelve challenges. Also this year, we will be reaching out to several influential men in his life to ask for input and prayer as he grows. Feel free to use these in your own family however you see fit. Next year, I'll have to update you!<br />
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love for learning about anything new. You are a natural leader who loves
justice. Your kind heart recognizes when
others are hurting and we’ve seen you reach out to comfort. Your quick mind easily grasps new concepts
and learning comes easily to you. God
will use these to bring His Kingdom to bear upon this world. We can’t wait to see how!<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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you were born, we have often thought of how God would use Joshua in the Bible
to influence and be an example to you.
He led his people in the face of great opposition, standing up for the Lord
in a world filled with false teachings.
The Lord told Joshua, “Keep this
Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so
that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be
prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and
courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for
the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” These words from God are for you as well.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><i> God has
called men to be leaders. They carry
responsibility to care for their families, the communities and the world. Men are called to take the lead and the Lord
has placed great responsibility on their shoulders. In order to grow into a servant leader like
Christ, you will need to rely on His strength and wisdom, humbling submitting
to His Holy Spirit with each step. This
is not easy, but He has planned a special path and tasks just for you to
complete for His glory. You have what it
takes to be a man of God.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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some new things for you to learn as you move toward manhood. We have planned twelve challenges for you
that are designed to stretch and test you physically, intellectual and
spiritually. You may complete these
challenges in any order you choose. You
have one year to complete these twelve challenges. If you complete all twelve by your thirteenth
birthday, you will receive a number of new privileges.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><i> As you put
childhood behind you, remember how much we love you and that we are here to
support you at any age. We are so proud
of the strong, creative and godly man that you are becoming. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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you,<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Twelve Challenges</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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#1:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Understanding the
Needs of the World- You will volunteer 4 times.
(Homeless shelter, help with disabled children, City Lights Women and
Children Shelter, food bank, etc)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#2:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Knowing God’s Word –
You will read<i> How to Study the Bible for
Kids</i> and apply it to a book of the <i>Bible
</i>such as <i>James</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#3:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Growing into a Man of
God – You will read <i>Boyhood and Beyond</i>
and <i>Do Hard Things</i> and discuss them
with Dad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#4:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Understanding your
freedom – You will memorize the preamble of the <i>Constitution</i> and be able to discuss the Bill of Rights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#5:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Considering your
future- You will research various colleges and college majors. You will identify 3 majors of interest and find
the top 10 colleges that offer those majors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#6:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Having a job- You
will earn $500. You will then tithe a
portion, save a portion, invest a portion and spend a portion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#7:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Understanding Money –
You will complete <i>Money Matters for Teens</i>. You will also create a budget for a family of
4.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#8:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Understanding your responsibilities
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take a gun safety course and go shoot at a range or with an expert (and Dad).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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learn basic car repair (change the oil, change tire, fill coolant, etc)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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learn basic bike repair (patch a flat, change tire, adjust chain, etc)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#9:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Building your
strength and pushing your limits- You will run 30 miles in 30 days. You will train your body to complete 50 push-ups,
100 sit ups and 5 pull ups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#10:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Learning to plan –
you will plan and complete a weekend backpacking trip with your dad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#11:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Helpful life skills-
You will learn to touch type over 40 words per minute. You will also plan,
shop, prepare and serve one family dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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#12:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> Keeping yourself
pure- You will go on a Family Life Passport 2 Purity Retreat with your dad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-45175235801765053362015-06-22T10:03:00.003-06:002015-06-22T10:05:27.186-06:00Book Review: Better Than Before<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348614/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0385348614&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=PSDJMDKNMUMCBSO4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=0385348614&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a></div>
<img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385348614" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348614/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0385348614&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=L536SUBO6SYEQXZY">Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385348614" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />was a complete surprise. I expected it to be a memoir of the author's experiences changing her own habits with some "helpful hints" thrown in. While that is an accurate assessment in some ways, it is incomplete.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gretchenrubin.com/about/" target="_blank">Ms. Rubin</a> is a fantastic (maybe fanatical?) researcher who dove deeply into facets of habit formation that I didn't even know existed. She thoroughly investigated those whose habit formation was the antithesis of hers, tried to formulate a "why" and offered solutions unique to the individual. <br />
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One realization for me is that I am an "obliger" (author's term), one who easily and completely fulfills outside expectations (I return library books, pay my bills, show up to events on time) but who struggles with fulfilling internal expectations (exercise, daily quiet time, limits on media). The author reinforced how important it is for us obligers to place external accountability on personal habits (Buddy up for exercise, pay to attend a class, etc.) This has been helpful as I look to grow in areas that will bring me toward maturity in my faith and personal life while limiting those things that are holding me back. <a href="http://sallyclarkson.com/" target="_blank">Sally Clarkson</a> referred to this as dropping my nets. What nets do I need to drop to fully follow Jesus like the fisherman disciples did? I need external accountability to help me drop my nets.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348614/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0385348614&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=L536SUBO6SYEQXZY">Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0385348614" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />has already been practical in my own life and I can see that it will be useful in helping my children to form their own lifelong habits.<br />
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Even if you are not looking to form or break a habit, this is a fascinating peek into one more way God created our minds to uniquely display His glory. What works for one will not work for all. Insightful, accurate, well-researched, I highly recommend this book.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This post contains affiliate links.</i></span>Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-90896606338313531922015-05-16T19:50:00.001-06:002015-05-16T19:51:11.154-06:00Book Review: Shadow of the Mountain: Exodus<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764214756/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764214756&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=OK7DOGTEZUQDW67L">Shadow of the Mountain: Exodus</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0764214756" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />by Cliff Graham is a warrior book by a warrior. <i>Exodus </i>is a fictional account of what Caleb of the Bible's life might have been like before he appeared on the scene with Joshua in Numbers 13. <br />
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Mr. Graham succeeds in bringing to life the culture and times of Egypt before and during the Ten Plagues. His descriptions of battle are realistic and intense, likely from drawing on his own experiences in the United States Army. This book made me feel a little bit like watching an intense movie- wanting to know what happens, feeling a bit horrified at the experiences the people might have gone through and somewhat exhausted by the end.<br />
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All in all, this is a riveting book that brings to light possibilities of how things may have been. The plagues are described in photographic detail. The horrors and fascinations of living in a kingdom ruled by a god-king are realistic. This book leaves us wanting to hate the bad guys (the Egyptians) and yet give them compassion as the author shows us how they were real people, living common lives who suffered atrocities because of the whims and stubbornness of their pharaoh.<br />
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This book in graphic in its detail, but would be enjoyed by many teenage boys and their fathers. I also can't wait for the next one in the series. <br />
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"May it be written that my woman loved me, my children admired me, and the enemy feared me" -Caleb in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764214756/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764214756&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=OK7DOGTEZUQDW67L">Shadow of the Mountain: Exodus</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0764214756" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">There are affiliate links in this post.</span></i></div>
Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-90226899169819963852015-05-16T19:16:00.000-06:002015-05-16T19:16:57.812-06:00Mom Heart Resources #4: Logic, Geography and PubertyThis week's Mom Heart Meeting had some great suggestions and referrals. First up, games. (All images are links to the product.)<br />
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An ideal game for the car or waiting room</div>
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A fun way to practice multiplication tables</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Geography</span></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/" target="_blank">Black Line Maps</a> </div>
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For geography work, or recording titles of books read about a country or region</div>
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Top Secret Adventures</div>
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You can also order directly from <a href="https://store.highlights.com/puzzle-book-clubs/top-secret-adventures-term" target="_blank">Highlights</a>.</div>
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(Watch for these on homeschool buyers co-ops as well.)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">History</span></b></div>
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Knotgrass Curriculum</div>
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<a href="http://www.notgrass.com/notgrass/america-the-beautiful.html" target="_blank">America the Beautiful</a></div>
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One of our moms used this and highly recommended it.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Scripture and Character Training</span></b></div>
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24 Family Ways</div>
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From my favorites, the Clarksons</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604333529/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1604333529&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=NJZJOCD6ZNUP5TID"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1604333529&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1604333529" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></div>
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Is it that time already?? Blink and they're grown!</div>
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A sensitive book explaining human reproduction</div>
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Do you have any favorite resources in any of these areas? We'd love to hear them!</div>
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Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-31332409921322548092015-05-04T20:23:00.001-06:002015-05-04T20:25:54.597-06:00Book Review: The Story for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310719259/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0310719259&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=NZXQRR2YUF7JC2HN">The Story for Kids: Discover the Bible from Beginning to End</a> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0310719259" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />is the Bible written in story form. It is written to be similar to the version for adults. (<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031095097X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=031095097X&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=NBMKBHCNMRRAURCM">The Story, NIV: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=031095097X" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />).</u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Description from the publisher:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">" Now God’s great love story is told in a format for kids ages 9-12. </span><em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Story for Kids</em><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">parallels the adult and teen edition of the book and can be used as part of The Story campaign or on its own.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The adventure, humor, and drama found in The Story for Kids compel kids to see the Bible as relevant and transformational. It’s the perfect resource for parents, grandparents, and teachers to use to introduce their children to the Bible as a complete story—one that tells about God’s great love for his people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.5em;">Features:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.5em;">-Characters, events, and teachings of the Bible arranged chronologically</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.5em;">-Interior line art to engage the imagination</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.5em;">-Transitional paragraphs set off in italics guide you through the stories</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.5em;">-Discussion questions for small group or book clubs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.5em;">-Includes Scripture portions from the easy-to-read text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)"</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I love this concept. We have several children's story Bibles that we adore. (</span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802850111/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802850111&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=APWXFXEJ7P5UVF2G">The Child's Story Bible</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0802850111" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310708257/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0310708257&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=YVR63B3ALCIEJROZ">The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0310708257" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span><span style="line-height: 18px;"> are our very favorites.) </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Having read the version of The Story written for adults, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed in this children's version. Though this would make a nice silent reading book for a child, the language is mediocre and the sentences are so short as to make the paragraphs feel choppy. I wish the quality of the writing were a bit more literary. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">To be fair, I understand that the intention was to make a Bible that a child really could read to himself. That has been accomplished. I will certainly make this available to my children to read to themselves. </span></div>
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<i>I received this book in exchange for my honest review</i>.<br />
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Since we always focus on books, books and more books, today, let's mix it up and start with apps. <span style="text-align: center;"> The l</span><span style="text-align: center;">inks provided are to iPad apps, but most of these have an Android equivalent as well.</span><br />
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One mother in our group shared how she makes intentional use of tablet apps to support her lessons, especially in spelling and math fact practice. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For Spelling Practice</span></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodle-buddy-paint-draw-scribble/id313232441?mt=8" target="_blank">Doodlebuddy</a><br />
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-doodle-movie-kids-color/id460712294?mt=8" target="_blank">KidsDoodle</a> (try the "movie" effect to rewatch after practising spelling words)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For Math Facts</span></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-fact-master-addition/id419411014?mt=8" target="_blank">Math Fact Master</a></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/multiflow-times-tables-reimagined/id539888378?mt=8" target="_blank">Multiflow</a></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-u-see-manipulatives/id874332429?mt=8" target="_blank">Math U See</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other Educational Apps</span></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earth-3d/id476566660?mt=12" target="_blank">Earth 3D</a></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stack-the-states/id381342267?mt=8" target="_blank">Stack the States</a></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stack-the-countries/id407838198?mt=8" target="_blank">Stack the Countries</a></div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rush-hour-free/id336547250?mt=8" target="_blank">Rush Hour</a> (fun logic puzzle)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Birds Resources</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307888975/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307888975&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=G7M4XYMUA72EZFQD">Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards: 100 Common Birds of Eastern and Western North America</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307888975" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /></u></span><br />
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibird-pro-guide-to-birds/id308018823?mt=8" target="_blank">Bird Call App - ibirdpro</a></div>
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I know I've mentioned this before, but I seriously love this book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307951502/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307951502&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=SJGLETGL3H4NHQUX">How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare</a>. Can't wait to get started. It lays out the nitty gritty of teaching memorization of Shakespeare passages and how that can lead to a love of the Bard. Mr. Ludwig, in <a href="http://amongstlovelythings.com/6/" target="_blank">this podcast</a>, also suggested some children's versions of Shakespeare. Here are some of my favorites:<br />
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Lois Burdett has written this lovely assortment of Shakespeare re-tellings using language anyone can understand. She uses bits of Shakespeare's original language and accompanies the play with illustrations drawn by her elementary-aged students. I love these!<br />
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Enjoy digging into these wonderful resources!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; line-height: 21px;"><i>Affiliate links may be used in our posts, which means at no extra cost to you, making purchases through them helps support our homeschool.</i></span>Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-21836624530916068212015-04-24T20:37:00.003-06:002015-04-24T20:39:23.778-06:00Book Review: The World Needs More Love Letters<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804185980/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0804185980&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=NHA2QSJLQYPEZNOD"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=0804185980&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0804185980" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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I immediately sat down and wrote a note to someone who needed one. Then I gave two pieces to my children to write each other a note. (This may or may not have been after a long and drawn out fight between them. My lips are sealed.) I used this to encourage my book club to write love letters to someone they knew who needed one. There are 40 pages included, so I felt more than free to share. </div>
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It's a silly thing, but writing, folding, using the included white stickers to close the edges and grabbing a stamp (of my own) motivated me to write some letters! Also included are lovely quotes about love and letter writing that could be copied into a note as well. </div>
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This book/kit/stationery makes me happy. Who do you know that needs a love letter?</div>
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At our last Mom Heart meeting, we discussed <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1414391285/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1414391285&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=EXCJVVPMUCDU4GTY">Own Your Life: Living with Deep Intention, Bold Faith, and Generous Love</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1414391285" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />Chapers 9-11. Chapter 10 encouraged us to find some ways to add inspiration to our own souls. <br />
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<a href="http://www.pandora.com/station/play/2585915589113415869" target="_blank">Pandora Music Channel: David Nevue </a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbxgYlcNxE8" target="_blank">1812 Overture</a><br />
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<a href="http://amongstlovelythings.com/read-aloud-revival-the-podcast/" target="_blank">Read Aloud Revival Podcast</a> : inspiration to read abounds here!!!!<br />
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Read the classics that you missed in your own education. I am currently listening to <a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/Classics/David-Copperfield-Audiobook/B002V5IW9S/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1428102972&sr=1-1" target="_blank">David Copperfield</a>. (If you buy classics for free or $0.99 for Kindle, you can then add the whispersync voice very inexpensively and listen via Audible app on your phone or other device. I do not own a kindle.) This is an excellent quality audiobook. (Better than many <a href="https://librivox.org/david-copperfield-by-charles-dickens/" target="_blank">librivox audiobooks</a>, though those are free and I use that as well.)<br />
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Lastly, we chatted about the spring allergies that seem to be hitting everyone now. For some people, the essential oil allergy trio works very well: Peppermint, Lemon and Lavender. Try <a href="http://www.doterra.com/#/en" target="_blank">DoTerra</a> or <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/en_US" target="_blank">Young Living</a> for high quality oils.<br />
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Have a lovely Easter weekend! <br />
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We cannot pour out inspiration unless we have first been filled. What do you do to bring inspiration to your own soul?</div>
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I have read the picture book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399214577/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0399214577&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=POCUYV7VXRHFI3EW">Owl Moon</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0399214577" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> also by Ms. Yolen and absolutely loved it. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310746485/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0310746485&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=K6OK7YBNNCLTKNSD">A Plague of Unicorns</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0310746485" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> just did not grab my imagination as well. Even so, I think the character of James was very well developed. I enjoyed wondering how he might grow given a chance and a challenge. <br />
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Sadly, I did not feel that the plot was as developed as the characters. After a rather long build up in the problem of the unicorns, the resolution comes much too quickly and predictably. It was like hiking up a beautiful mountain and taking a fast elevator to the bottom. The ending was too quick and too simple. That said, this would be an enjoyable book for middle grades, with interesting characters and the amusing problem of the unicorns. Not "twaddle" (as Charlotte Mason would say), but there are certainly better books out there. <br />
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<em>Don’t these women look like they are enjoying their tea break from work in a munitions factory (1944)</em>? We all need a break from the difficult work and loneliness that are a part of daily life. When my life feels impossible, I want to be able to enjoy friends and fellowship like these ladies!</div>
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Women are made for friendship, camaraderie, sharing everything together and supporting each other–always and forever. Women are the very best of friends, I think!</div>
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<em>“<strong>Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.”</strong></em><strong> Hebrews 10:23-25</strong></div>
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In Hebrews 10, God shows us how to hold fast to our hope, and stir up love and good works. That is, by assembling together. We need to fellowship together with those who love God. So, how do we find others with whom to assemble?</div>
I'm so thrilled to be sharing over at SallyClarkson.com today! Go <a href="http://sallyclarkson.com/find-a-local-momheart-community/" target="_blank">here</a> to read the rest.Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-51141576185836644352015-03-05T18:09:00.000-07:002015-03-05T18:09:22.227-07:00Mom Heart Resources #1: Shakespeare, Devotions, and MoreLast night, several women came to my home for our biweekly Mom Heart meeting to discuss <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1414391285/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1414391285&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=QDLYBIB5LJSRFD3N">Own Your Life</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1414391285" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> by Sally Clarkson. During the course of our conversation, there were many resources recommended by different women. I realized that several of the resources may benefit many of you that I am not in face-to-face contact with. So, these are the links to a random assortment of items that were spoken of last night.<div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shakespeare resources for young children (these are clickable links)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ideas to help children form their own devotional relationship with God and His Word:</span></div>
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This Bible was recommended as a "readable" translation for young cihldren. Comes in many versions.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Other Misc Stuff:</span></div>
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Isn't winter the ideal time to settle in with some needles or a hook? Here in Idaho, we haven't actually had much real winter, but east and south of us has gotten hammered recently. Some of you will be home-bound for several days. The perfect time to start or continue a handcraft. <br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307586529/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0307586529&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=S433ZZNCOO4N7ZR6">Knitting Block by Block: 150 Blocks for Sweaters, Scarves, Bags, Toys, Afghans, and More</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0307586529" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> is a great book to inspire you to new patterns and stitches. Though knitting is technically one stitch (the "knit" stitch), there are infinite combinations and variations to bring beautiful patterns into your work. This book is a fun way to learn some of these variations. <br />
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<i>Knitting Block by Block</i> is broken down into different types of blocks, with each of the 150 patterns clearly explained. You can't help but be inspired to get out those needles! Once you have created some blocks, there are then further projects to combine them into bigger items such as a sweater, quilt, even little animal friends (as we call stuffed animals in our home). <br />
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This would be a lovely gift book for a knitter that needs new inspiration or a beginning knitter that would like to learn many new patterns within the small scale of one block. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>This post contains affiliate links.</i></span>Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-60456763903458882512015-02-27T16:31:00.000-07:002015-02-27T16:31:36.108-07:00Review: From Tablet to Table<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612915817/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1612915817&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=J66XXL25PYB46M46"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1612915817&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1612915817" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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I fully expected to love this book. I expected it to be about turning away from social media and screens (tablet) toward our families and traditions (table). I was slightly off.</div>
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Here's what drove me a bit crazy about this book: it was so full of table analogies and metaphors that I got caught up in spotting them (and being annoyed) and completely lost the flow of the narrative. The actual word "table" might have been in each and every paragraph of the book. Oh my. I exaggerate, of course, but that is what it felt like.</div>
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On the other hand, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1612915817/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1612915817&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=YKBXU7CBS2UOE6WD">From Tablet to Table</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1612915817" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> was a great encouragement to engage with culture and local community around your table (or at least around food of some kind.) Mr. Sweet shared many examples of how hearts are open and personal stories are shared more freely around meals. As someone who loves having people over for meals (even when the house is a mess!), I agree wholeheartedly that the table is a place where true friendship and community is found. The message is good, the metaphors are too much.</div>
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Jennie Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03354060792704196855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723192965765679511.post-75843774960407324222015-02-11T17:24:00.000-07:002015-02-11T17:24:55.027-07:00Book Review: Like a Flower in Bloom<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764210378/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764210378&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=PRADRAYUSLRVNNOA"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=0764210378&Format=_SL250_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=encouformom02-20" /></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0764210378" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><br />
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I expected <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764210378/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764210378&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=UZI3AGTUQUQZOT5D">Like a Flower in Bloom</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0764210378" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />to be just like many similar titles in the "Christian Fiction" genre. Honestly, I read books in this genre to give my brain a break, as an easy way to decompress and read something that I know will be uplifting and easy to read. This book surprised me. <br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764210378/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764210378&linkCode=as2&tag=encouformom02-20&linkId=UZI3AGTUQUQZOT5D">Like a Flower in Bloom</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=encouformom02-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0764210378" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />tells the story about a young woman, Charlotte, who ghost writes her father's botanical books as he grieves the loss of his wife. With the urging of his brother, Charlotte's father decrees that it is time for her to find a husband and be sent out into proper "society." She has no desire to be sent in such a manner, including wearing the proper dresses, acting coy and flitting from person to person. Her frank reactions to each situation are very honest, with the author writing words we have all thought in our heads. This situation gets even more interesting when another botanist joins the household as Charlotte's assistant. <br />
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I enjoyed the witty dialogue in this book, but even more than that, the detailed botany information was fascinating and well-written. This is, indeed, an easy-read, but it is intelligent, descriptive and kept me engaged. <br />
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