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Navigating the Legal Requirements to Homeschool

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

If you’ve considered Christian homeschooling, you probably have a myriad of different questions. How can you ensure that your child is getting a quality education? What do you do if you’re not a certified teacher? Which homeschooling resources are the best? One question you may not have considered is a vital one: What are the […]

4 Simple Habits to Help Homeschool Kids Stay Organized

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

If you’ve ever watched school kids filing into their classroom unobserved—well, it’s a wonder. Amazingly, many teachers have taught their students to come into the classroom in the morning, go to their cubby, hang their belongings, take out their folder of homework/notes, and put it in the appropriate place. This same child will go home […]

How to Get Church Members Excited About Teaching Sunday School

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Finding people to teach Sunday school can prove to be a tall order. Most of the time your classes are run by the same faithful few who tirelessly give their time every Sunday. Certainly, you appreciate this reliable group, but when your leaders are overworked, they can easily become burned out or disenchanted with teaching […]

The Benefits of a Homeschool Co-Op

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

One of the best gifts that you can give your children is a quality education. The window of opportunity for providing this gift is fairly brief, so making the right decision is paramount. If weighing your options for schooling your children results in the decision to homeschool, don’t forget about one of the greatest homeschooling […]

Homeschooling a Child with Learning Disabilities

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

Making the decision to pursue Christian homeschooling is a tough one, but many Christian families feel like it’s important enough to embark on the journey. However, what happens when you discover that your student has learning disabilities? Don’t Blame Yourself: Every Child is Different, and You Did Not Mess Up! First of all, don’t blame […]

The Gift of Questions – A Father’s Day Reflection

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

I recently exchanged emails with a friend whose father passed away not too long ago.  The last line of his email struck me; “Continue to appreciate your dad.  Time on this earth is short.”  For many, Father’s Day is a painful reminder of just how short time on this earth is.  For others, it is […]

God Is Faithful: My First Father’s Day

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

As we celebrate dads this Father’s Day, we wanted to share a story from a new dad who is experiencing his first Father’s Day. His story helps us remember that God is faithful, even in brokenness. Two years ago, my wife and I officially started the process to adopt a child from Uganda. We started […]

How to Help Shy or Introverted Kids Enjoy Sunday School

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

I have two students in my second grade girls Sunday school class who are vastly different. Scarlett is energetic, vocal, and outgoing. She always has something to say and is very active in our classroom. Juliana is more reserved and follows directions perfectly, but she’s quiet and more introverted.  Most Sunday mornings as I welcome […]

Celebrating the Unique Role of Fathers

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

It is no secret that men and women are different. We were created that way on purpose and each gender displays the characteristics of our Creator in unique ways. There are so many times throughout my marriage when I have wished that my husband and I could share a brain so things could go exactly […]

Best Father’s Day Coloring Pages

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By Jessica Wolstenholm

We’ve rounded up the best Father’s Day Coloring Pages from across the internet! See our top choices below to color for a special dad in your life.  Our favorite British brothers, Clive and Ian from What’s In The Bible?, wish Dads a Happy Father’s Day in this free Father’s Day coloring page!     On […]