Andrea’s Top Ten

10 Commandments

Recently I had the privilege of speaking to a homeschool support group in San Jose, CA, with the purpose of encouraging them in their pursuit to provide a godly education for their children.  I shared 10 points that I believe are helpful in achieving that end. 1. Teach your children the Word of God, rather than try to convert them. By presenting the biblical standard that their entire duty is to … [Read more...]

Kidz Fun Online

Kidz Fun Online

Do you ever feel like you don't have any creativity left for your children because there are just so many things to accomplish in the day? Are you looking for some wholesome entertainment while you make dinner for your family or while you do housework during the day? Are you a homeschooling mom looking for printables for younger ones to colour in, while schooling older students. For many … [Read more...]

Schooling Vs. Education

In the computer age, with a myriad of choices for higher education, it is counterproductive to subject homeschool graduates to the “industrial model” of bureaucratic schooling, which churns out assembly-line products. Those who learned in a homeschooling setting were not spoon-fed and subjected to a one-size fits all approach to learning. To begin this approach when they reach the age of … [Read more...]

Why Write

Why-Write

I am repeatedly asked for my advice regarding how to teach writing to grammar school-age children. Not only have I taught my own children how to write, but I have taught in co-op settings and privately tutored other homeschooled students. To fully answer the question, I will begin by repeating my opening remarks to each class or initial one-on-one tutoring session I've ever taught. Here … [Read more...]

Think Biblically Act Lawfully

After hearing the expression one too many times recently, “Think globally; act locally,” I realized that I needed to formulate my own expression on biblically solid ground. Therefore, I am now launching my new initiative: Think biblically; Act lawfully.* The modern environmental mantra posits a world that needs programs and policies to protect the earth, often at the expense of good … [Read more...]