In this post we will discuss what a commonplace book is and how it is helpful for homeschooling. Then you will have the opportunity to download a free commonplace book (and find out how you can purchase one already printed and bound in the next few days). The … Read More…
Along with periods of focused academic study and autodidacting, unit studies help make up a well-rounded homeschool plan. First of all, what is a “unit study”? A unit study is selecting a specific content subject and spending concentrated time studying every aspect of it while incorporating as many … Read More…
What is autodidacting and how can it improve homeschooling? The word “autodidact” is from the Greek: AUTOS: self; one’s own; by oneself; of oneself DIDACTOS: taught It’s sort of like the word “automobile,” with “mobile” meaning “to move.” Hence, it means a vehicle which “moves by itself.” An … Read More…
So much of my life has been trusting God for each step directly in front of me. I have always had this sense that the life of our family was like the journey of Abraham on his way to Canaan. God called him out, but didn’t give him … Read More…
In this post I hope to showcase some free homeschool resources you can find on this website, as well as my favorite free resources from all over the Internet. You may not even know about the free resources here at Mom Delights. Just visit the “freebies” section to … Read More…
Good parenting is a matter of balancing love and discipline. We live in a therapeutic society. This is because we have adopted the ideals of humanism, not Christianity, as the foundation of our culture. Humanism summed up says,”It’s all about ME.” In other words, the “self” is the … Read More…
Every serious-minded mommy needs to have the best equipment at her disposal. By far, one of the best things I’ve ever used in my mothering career is my apron! What do aprons do for mommies? They protect our clothes from: They give places for us to carry our … Read More…
Having a peaceful home leads to peaceful homeschooling. When we get our household running on rails of habit and routine, we find we have more “brain space,” time, and energy for all of the learning activities with our children. First, a letter to myself when I was first … Read More…
Our children need to learn about tests and grades and deadlines, but only as subservient to the bigger picture of a holistic existence. We don’t serve tests, grades and deadlines…we serve God and His purposes, and come under those things only as they fit HIS agenda. We need … Read More…
This post we will be discussing the golden key to homeschooling. Can you guess what it is? Well, it’s a Biblical principle. Actually, it’s the way Jesus taught His disciples. It’s also the core way we teach our children from birth on. Here’s a verse as another hint: … Read More…