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~ June 2016 ~Dear Readers, Well, the spring semester is over, and another homeschool convention season is already upon us! Download a free copy of How to Get the Most Out of a Homeschool Convention. This 14-page special report includes a handy checklist! Congratulations to all of the 2016 homeschool grads! And don't forget, Father's Day is coming up on June 19. Happy Father's Day to all of the homeschool dads! :)
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A father's primary goal as leader of the household is to provide for and protect his family, but fathers also have a God-ordained responsibility for the training of their children. This means that the homeschool father should be involved as much as possible in his children's education. The more he actively participates, the more credibility homeschooling has in the eyes of his children, the less stressed mom will be, and the more likely it will be a long term experience. It's a real blessing to have a father who can spend time with his kids during the day. Even a father who works away from home can be their nightly homework checker or Bible teacher. A father may teach some other subjects as well, but most importantly, he must be supportive of his family’s homeschooling endeavor. Fathers should consider the following duties. Principal (The principal may not do any teaching, but he is in charge to make sure the teachers teach, and he provides the help and support they need to do so.)
Pray for guidance and blessing. Spiritual Leader (As the spiritual head of the household, the father should be a good role model.)
Pray for your family and your homeschool. Instructor (The father may be better at teaching certain subjects, such as one or more of the following examples.)
Physical Fitness/Sports. Finally in all of these things remember Colossians 3:21 which says, “Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.” Similarly, Ephesians 6:4 states, “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
Book of the Month
The 4th of July is coming up soon! Stock up now on Citizens Rule Books for handing out at tea parties and Independence Day celebrations. The legacy of my late father-in-law, this pocket-sized book includes the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, plus quotes by our Founding Fathers and information for jurors. Only $1 each! Famous Homeschoolers
In honor of Father’s Day, here is a list of famous (and semi- famous) homeschool dads, from FamousHomeschoolers.net. Todd Akin David Albert Amos Bronson Alcott Shaun Alexander Garth Brooks Kirk Cameron Michael Card Duane G. Carey Geoff Davis Michael P. Farris Robert Frost David Guterson Tim Hawkins Eric Jackson Stephen Kendrick Robert E. Lee Len Munsil Chuck Norris Paul Overstreet Stewart Rhodes Jim Ryun Rick Santorum Mike Smith Mark Spence R.C. Sproul, Jr. Bob Tebow Jimmy Wales Darrell Waltrip Emeal "E.Z." Zwayne Do you know of any others that I missed? Please e-mail me at homeschool@knowledgehouse.info.
Reading Between the Lines
Have you always wanted to learn how to play the piano but never got around to it or can’t afford expensive lessons? Have you grown frustrated with trying to learn from books, software, or cheap introductory videos with little useful content? Did you try taking formal lessons at one time but lost interest? Piano playing seems to be a deep longing in many people's hearts, and yet most of us don't have the time, money, or patience to spend years taking classical piano lessons. Do you have a secret desire to be able to play a piano? No matter your age, now you can with Learn & Master Piano, a learn-at-home piano course! Read the complete review at HomeschoolingTeen.com. Learning LinksFamily Travel Tips - How to make family travel more enjoyable for kids and parents alike. Play it Safe in the Sun - June is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Summer Safety - June is National Safety Month. The Story of Old Glory - Flag Day is June 14. Father's Day - Read about the history and traditions of Father’s Day. In the Good Old Summertime - June 20 is the first day of Summer! Freebie of the MonthHere are some lists that will help with your summer travels! Road Trip Log - This is what we use to keep track of our miles, times, and places wherever we go; then we save them in a family trip binder for future reference. Camping Checklist - A vacation packing list that our family has used over the years, with space to add your own items. Family Trip Plan - We start getting ready for our trip a week ahead of time, by following this list of things to do. (PDF format requires Adobe Reader: click here for free download.) Quote of the Month“By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong.” ~Charles Wadsworth A Note From Teri...
What's Your Story?: Discover the Man Behind Your Dad is a new book (just released on June 7, 2016!) that fosters a meaningful conversation between father and child. It encourages a dialogue that helps children (of any age!) learn more about dad — including questions about his upbringing, belief systems, and what stories he wants to share with the family’s future generations. The authors offer a carefully crafted path designed to cultivate the sharing of a dad’s life stories and world view. Click here for a video interview with the author. And then order the book at Amazon. Wishing you all a wonderful summer of fun and learning!
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