The second year T&T book is an excellent study on what the Bible says about families. You can find the outline on the AWANA website here.
What does God say about my home and family?
I am an important member of my family.
Memory verse: Proverbs 4:1
Review verse: John 14:6
Parents teach their children by their words.
Memory verse: Psalm 78:4
Review verse: John 1:1
Children should obey their parents.
Memory verse: Colossians 3:20
Review verse: Romans 6:23
Parents teach their children by their actions.
Memory verse: Ephesians 6:4
Review verse: Romans 3:23
In my family, I learn to follow rules.
Memory verses: Proverbs 1:8-9
In my family, I learn to help others.
Memory verse: Galatians 5:13b
Review verse: Colossians 3:20
In my family, I learn to care about others.
Memory verses: Philippians 2:3-4
My eternal home is in heaven.
Memory verse: John 14:2
Review verse: Psalm 78:4
I plan on making some copywork sheets using this as a guide. I hope to add them soon.
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Thank you for everyone who came to my Wichita TPA session. It is encouraging to see all the men with an interest in discipling our children. Hopefully you received lots of useful information. I know I was convicted of many things I need to to improve on after hearing Voddie Bauchum.
Homeschool fathers breakfast:
Thank you for those who signed up for information about meeting with other fathers. I will be sending out an email and I will put information here at www.visionfathers.com.
We usually meet on the forth saturday of the month so we will plan on meeting June 25th.
Resources mentioned at my 2011 TPA Session
The Homeschooling Father Michael Farris
Duties of parents by JC Ryle
Preparing Boys for Battle Scott Brown
Any book by Bob Shultz
Web sites:
Charlotte Mason
http://www.amblesideonline.org/CMAttainments.htm
Classical
http://www.triviumpursuit.com/articles/building_a_firm_foundation.php
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Google just launched its ebookstore. This along with other ebookstores could provide some additional resources for homeschoolers. It will at least open up options to read out of print books.
http://books.google.com/ebooks
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Just came across these quotes from Le Corbusier. Thougth they had some merrit for the homeschooler.
“The schools are run by “professors” (the very definition of a school). The professors teach according to the prescribed programme. The programme is prescribed by authority. Is this authority in touch with life? Occasional only. As life a programme? No, life is explosive.”
“Teaching is only possible in the workshop. Arithmetic and handwriting can be taught in schools. But invention originates in the workshop.”
“No door is closed. Life goes forward… make nothing academic, never say: that is the end!”
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One of may main goals in homeschooling is for my children to read good books and enjoy reading. I always pray with my child that they will learn to read so they may read the Bible.
I just came across John Maxwell’s video about encouraging children to read good books. In it he talks about how he didn’t get paid to do chores, but to read good books. John’s dad had a good reason he said “Why would I pay you to take out the garbage unless I wanted you to grow up to be a garbage collector. I put my money where my values are.” Our children and the books they read are one of the greatest investments we can make. John pays his children and grandchildren to do a one page book report. Here is a list of good books he recommends.
I have also read a couple of John Maxwell’s books and I would love to read more. I highly recommend his book Developing the Leader Within You.
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