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Homeschooling Today: Encouragement + Practical Help Summer '24
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Summer 2024
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Encouragement for Your Soul with Ashley Wiggers
Living Water
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s I say on the podcast, “Hello my bold friends!” I pray you and your precious family are finding some summertime sunshine to enjoy. Last issue, we introduced the theme for this year: stepping in—to the most important homeschool priorities. Of course we had to start with faith.

This issue, we’re focusing on stepping into family.

If I am to be the person my family needs me to be, there’s only one way: This mama runs on Jesus fuel.

Each day I have to take time to drink from the well of living water. I don’t need just a sip; I often feel like I’ve run a marathon through the desert so I need to drink deeply.

Train your children to honor God with heart, soul, and mind.
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Stepping Into: FAITH
When you decided to homeschool, you stepped into faith—a faith in God to guide, enable, and strengthen you for the journey ahead. But stepping into faith isn’t a one time act. It’s a choice we make day-by-day and sometimes minute-by-minute.
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Stepping Into: FAMILY
Homeschooling is more than an academic endeavor. It’s a way to educate the whole child—heart, mind, and soul. Family relationships provide a secure and safe place to learn and grow, so we are dedicating this issue to family.
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Stepping Into: SIMPLICITY
Overwhelm often comes because we overcomplicate what it means to homeschool. Let’s embrace the beauty of simplicity and discover how simplifying can actually lead to a deeper and richer homeschool experience for both you and your children.
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Stepping Into: PEACE
Faith. Family. Simplicity. Through the year we considered each of these ideas. But what is missing? We end this year by exploring what it means to step into peace. Peace for you, your children, and the atmosphere of your home.
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In This Issue: Summer '24
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uilding a strong family is why so many of us chose to homeschool, isn’t it? With two adult sons, I can say, I’m so glad we chose this challenging, but incredibly rewarding, path of education. It truly did give us the opportunity to step into family. My favorite part of the day is getting memes, political commentary, prayer requests, and life updates (not necessarily in that order) from our boys as a part of our family texting thread. Though I admit I don’t always get the memes, I do love how connected I feel to them even though they no longer live here at home.

As with the spring issue, you’ll learn more about stepping into family through articles by Durenda Wilson, Steve Demme, Connie Albers, Ashley Wiggers, and even me, accidentally… again. Game On! shows the benefits of playing games including building family relationships.

Durenda shares how homeschooling is so much more than academics in her Mom to Mom column, Steve continues a series about loving one another as Christ loves us, and Connie gives us four keys to healthy relationships in Growing Relationships. Ashley continues to walk in the homeschooling trenches with you and encourages you to learn and grow together.

In Cultivating Little Learners you’ll get to explore the importance of sensory play and Trish Corlew is back with great ideas for having fun with water during these hot months! You won’t want to miss Hifalutin Hints, either. As usual, Jennifer shares her hints—this time on traditions—with wit, charm, and just a sprinkle of sarcasm.

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Colleen Kessler continues her series about executive functioning skills in Raising Lifelong Learners, Todd Wilson challenges dads to be “The Bela Karolyi of Your Homeschool World.” And Cheryl Bastian discusses the importance of getting work experience as a high schooler.

Stacy Farrell shares how to do water bath canning in her feature column Back to Basics (which took me “back” to watching my grandmother can dill pickles). And I had the opportunity to review Notgrass History’s Our Star-Spangled Story designed for your first through fourth grades. Loved it!

There’s more practical help, encouragement, recommended books, and resources in this issue that you won’t want to miss. So grab those sunglasses, a nice cold drink, and relax poolside with us. You’ll be refreshed and ready for the new school year!
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Columns
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More Than Academics
I’m feeling burnt out on homeschooling. How did you push through and get excited about it again?
Be Imitators of God
Learning and Growing Together
Game On!
Four Keys to Healthy Relationships
It Just Makes Sense
Wonderful Water Activities
Cultivating the Love of Story and Language
Hifalutin Hints for Homeschool Traditions
The Science of Summer Sports
Organizing the Chaos: Enhancing Executive Function in Children
How important is work experience in high school?
Summer Sensations
The Bela Karolyi of Your Homeschool World
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How to Get Started with Water Bath Canning
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Mom to Mom with Durenda Wilson
More Than Academics
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t a point in our homeschooling journey, I felt like I was spending most of my time refereeing fights between our eight kids. I kept trying to get through the conflicts as quickly as possible so we could get back to our schoolwork, but something felt off. I was in a quandary. We needed to accomplish some schoolwork, but I also knew that I was the family gatekeeper. If I didn’t root out the ways that my kids were sinning against each other, we would never have true peace in our home.

As I began to pray over all of this, I realized that I was interpreting the fighting between our kids as an obstacle to what I thought was more important: schoolwork. But the truth was that those relationships were more important. They were not separate from my kids’ education, but rather a huge part of their education. In reality, my kids’ fighting was not an obstacle, but an opportunity.

The word education is often used to describe whatever might be learned at a school, college, or training center. Education is seen in many people’s minds as something we do at “special learning places” as though it is completely separate from real life.

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I’m feeling burnt out on homeschooling. How did you push through and get excited about it again?
I have been there. In fact, I don’t think there is a homeschooling mom out there who hasn’t felt what you are feeling!
I think the first word of encouragement I would give you is not to give up. It can be easy to consider throwing in the towel when things become difficult, but that only makes things harder because it takes away our need to problem-solve and turn to God for wisdom.

There are good reasons each of us decided to homeschool and the fact that homeschooling is hard at the moment doesn’t change that. However, struggles along the way can indicate any number of things…

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Be Imitators of God
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e’re continuing our series on loving our family as Jesus has loved us. This principle is called the “New Commandment.” Jesus taught it to His disciples the night before He was crucified.

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.”

— John 13:34, NASB
“This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.”

— John 15:12, NASB
To love each other as Jesus has loved us begins with an intentional look at Jesus and how He laid down His life for His children. Paul teaches the same concept with different words:
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us.”

— Ephesians 5:1–2a ESV
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Learning & Growing Together
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doesn’t get more real than family. We have a front row seat to every bad attitude. We see all the fears and frustrations. We see the worst come out at times.

We also see the best!

We see the tender hearted moments and the growth that occurs over time. There’s no place to hide when you’re together all day, every day!

While Lincoln was helping me with lunch one day, he shoved a bowl full of mac n’ cheese across the table to his brother and it went straight overboard, falling epically to the ground and spilling out everywhere.

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Game On!
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ust when I thought we were almost finished, the arrow inevitably landed on the “spill the bucket” space. The boys would laugh. Sometimes I would, too… and other times, I must admit I just wanted it to end!

You know that classic game of counting—Hi Ho! Cherry-O. Perfect for little ones, but maybe not too exciting for adults. And yet, it was so worth it.

Those “boys” are twenty-seven and twenty-four years old now. As they were growing up, we always enjoyed playing board games, and game night remains one of our favorite family activities! It’s not unusual for them to be excited about a new game they want to introduce us to.

We all have our favorites, but one thing I’ve noticed about both my sons is how much the games grew with them. Now, the complexity, amount of strategy, and the number of rules involved in their games overwhelms me. I grew up on games like Monopoly and Pay Day and Life, after all! (We make compromises on our family game nights and opt for the more middle-of-the-road ones.)

To think it all began with a board full of little, red plastic cherries, a spinner, and giggles galore.

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Four Keys to Healthy Relationships by Connie Albers
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the warm embrace of summer surrounds us, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the heart of our homes: our families. For homeschooling moms, fostering healthy relationships within the family is crucial for educational success and overall well-being and happiness. Let’s deepen our understanding of what strengthens family bonds and discover how to nurture these connections daily.

Building a healthy family dynamic requires intentional effort and focusing on four key areas: communication, quality time, mutual respect, and prayer. We can create a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and connected by paying attention to these areas. Let’s look at the first and perhaps most foundational key: communication.

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“Children are born with a desire to squish, push, transport, & pound—& it is our role as parents to provide the opportunity for these brain-building adventures.”
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It Just Makes Sense
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remember walking over to where four-year-old Hays was painting and quickly noticing she had taken her artwork beyond the paper. Hays proudly grinned as she looked up at me and said, “I painted myself red.” She had done exactly that; she had painted her entire body red. Instead of freaking out, I calmly said, “Wow, I see a lot of red, how does that feel?” While we cleaned up the red paint, she giggled as she told me that the paint felt cold when it touched her arm, but it wasn’t too cold.

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10 Ways to Make it Fun

with Trish Corlew

Wonderful Water Activities
Most of us who homeschool lean a bit more into laid-back, life-based learning during these hot months. What better way to make it fun than to incorporate water activities into your routine? Whether you are going on a beach adventure or aiming to create special memories at home, here are some wonderful water activities to cool you off, spark imaginative learning, and have a blast!
1. Water Balloon Extravaganza
Water balloons are always fun, affordable, and a great way to beat the heat! Whether you decide to have a water balloon extravaganza just with your family or to invite some friends, it doesn’t have to be complicated to be amazing. There are also plenty of simple ways to give your extravaganza an educational twist. Toddlers and young children can sort water balloons by color, or you can use a Sharpie to write numbers or shapes on the balloons and have them find matches. Older children can practice math by writing numbers on the balloons and making equations for the balloons that burst!
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’m pretty sure my oldest son was born as a history professor. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but he did develop a very early fascination with it.

Growing up in public school, I did not share his passion. To me, history was the least interesting subject with classes usually consisting of reading the textbook and answering the questions at the end of the chapter. One teacher in high school insisted we write out each question on our paper then answer in complete sentences. I always had the feeling that it was to simply keep us busy!

But homeschooling opened up a whole new world (quite literally) to me and my children! What made the difference? For us it was reading historical fiction and engaging non-fiction, doing crafts, cooking recipes, making projects, and so much more.

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Developing a Love of Story
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hat makes a book compelling? I believe the main thing is story. We’re designed to connect with story, and it’s apparent in those first encounters that little ones have with their favorite books: read it again, please! God speaks to us through a book filled with stories. When we gather with family we often retell out favorite stories, and even our addiction to social media is entangled with our need to be a part of the story. So here are three read-alouds for elementary students with simply great stories.

The Mouse and the Motorcycle
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
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This year we wanted to give you practical help This year we wanted to give you practical help for creating a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. A way to be a little lessdependent on circumstances and a little more dependent on Him.

It’s time for us all to get back to basics!

How to Get Started with Water Bath Canning
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f you’ve ever marveled at rows of beautiful jars in your grandmother’s pantry or yearned to savor the taste of sun-ripened tomatoes long after the season has passed, it may be time to learn how to can.

Today, my goal is to walk you through the essential steps, equip you with the right tools, and impart the knowledge you need to water bath can with confidence.

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Hints for Homeschool Traditions
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raditions are the sticky film on the kitchen table of life-long learning. They are the honey of homeschooling that sweetens the adventure and holds the family together. Okay, that sticky substance could also be glue from an art project or goo from a science experiment, but you get the idea. Traditions help us bond, give us a sense of camaraderie, establish inside jokes and family tall tales. Traditions create wonderful memories our kids can carry with them and pass on to their own kids someday. Hopefully, we get asked to join in passing down the fun when we’re old and grouchy.

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The Science of Summer Sports

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y early morning summer swim practices took place in an unheated pool in the Midwest—where the evening temperatures dipped into the fifties in June. Those practices taught me a lot about the effect of swimming on the human body. For example: Cold water will bring your entire body to full wakefulness at 6:30 a.m.!

For twelve years, swimming was a part of my growing up. As kids, we tested and tried many things. Several die-hard male swimmers on our summer team would shave their heads and legs to reduce drag. We also practiced kicking skills to propel us through the water and kept our hands cupped, assuming these practices would help us get better swim times.

Looking back, we applied a lot of science to our swimming technique. As a veteran homeschool mom, I reflect on those days and can think up several cool science experiments. Of course, I turn everything into a science lesson!

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“By recognizing and addressing struggles early on, parents can implement targeted strategies to help their children strengthen these skills.
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Enhancing Executive Function in Children
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he basement was a complete mess. Swimsuits, towels, sandy toys, and sunhats were strewn all over the floor—right next to the shelves and hooks on which they belonged. Apparently, when I told my kids to bring their things to the basement, I wasn’t specific enough.

I didn’t help them scaffold and build their executive functioning skills, and so, while I was frustrated, it was mostly with myself.

Executive function skills are a set of cognitive processes that enable individuals to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks successfully. These skills are critical for academic achievement, personal development, and overall well-being.

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We’re tackling some of the most common questions parents ask and sharing simple action steps to make it easy.

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fter I presented a high school workshop at a recent homeschool convention, several parents asked me questions related to the importance of getting work experience in high school.

Experience matters. That was my short response to a multi-faceted answer. Employers hire employees with experience. In fact, employers currently seeking individuals for entry level positions are giving preference to applicants with prior experience. Gaining experience begins at home and grows outward to the community. As home education families, we can work with our middle and high schoolers to consider the answers to these questions.

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hese fun Hippity Hop Balls [1] from Bintiva encourage active play. Kids can have races with friends, create their own obstacle course, or simply bounce around for fun. These types of balls are used by educators and physical and occupational therapists to strengthen core, abdominal, major leg, and major arm muscles. Each one comes with its own pump, measures roughly 18” in diameter, and features a textured, easy-to-grip handle for improved stability, and are sold in a variety of colors.

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hese fun Hippity Hop Balls [1] from Bintiva encourage active play. Kids can have races with friends, create their own obstacle course, or simply bounce around for fun. These types of balls are used by educators and physical and occupational therapists to strengthen core, abdominal, major leg, and major arm muscles. Each one comes with its own pump, measures roughly 18” in diameter, and features a textured, easy-to-grip handle for improved stability, and are sold in a variety of colors.

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The Bela Karolyi of Your Homeschool World
The Summer Olympics are upon us, bringing a truckload of fun and good memories.
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uring my growing up years, our family vacationed in northern Indiana at the state’s largest natural lake, Lake Wawasee. My parents had been going for decades. Around the end of July, we would load up our old ski boat with bikes, clothes, and junk food for two weeks of vacation bliss. And every four years, the fun would be heightened because of the summer games.

Every evening, we’d sit around a black and white television and hope the aluminum-covered antenna on top would pick up a decent signal. Boy, that was fun. Every Summer Olympics since, those memories come rushing into my noggin like a line of sprinters after the starter’s gun is fired.

Like every American, I have my unforgettable Olympic moments tucked away in my brain with names of athletes like Mark Spitz, Carl Lewis, Usain Bolt, and America’s sweetheart, Mary Lou Retton. But the Olympic moment I’ll never forget involved a gymnast named Kerri Strug and her coach Bela Karolyi.

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