Homeschool View - April 2009

Have you ever wondered why we observe the present-day Easter symbols and traditions? If you knew their origins, would it make a difference in the way you allow your children to observe this holiday? Like the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas, Easter has turned into a melting pot of activities that has nothing to do with the Lord's death and resurrection. Although traditions like the Easter bunny and Easter egg hunts seem as harmless as believing in Santa Claus, they actually have a significant association with pagan worship and rituals from the past. Maybe you'll rethink these accepted traditions after reading the background information below:...

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Is your child losing motivation to homeschool as the end of the school year approaches? Is he becoming more reluctant to get started in the morning and performing poorly on his daily assignments? Ask homeschool parents everywhere, and they'll tell you that April can be the hardest month to keep your child working to the best of his abilities. The push to finish every subject in your curriculum can burn out your child's love of learning, and by May, most homeschool children simply long for the warmer, carefree days of summer. So, how do you eliminate your child's half-hearted efforts and finish the school year strong? Here are ten tips that will keep your child excited to learn:...

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Spring is here, and it's time to give your house a clean sweep after a long winter of homeschooling! However, if the words "spring" and "clean" make you break into a cold sweat and imagine housework horrors, perhaps these helpful tips taught by my Dutch grandmother will help you make cleaning a breeze. To give your home a breath of fresh air, try the following suggestions:...

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Have you been wondering who won this year's Spectacular Homeschool Giveaway from Alpha Omega Publications® (AOP)? After receiving over 8,100 registrations between the fall of 2008 and February 28, 2009, AOP is pleased to announce the following prize winners:...

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