Category: Homeschooling
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Opened Screens
Opened Screens Xenia and her son, Axel, stood in the middle of what looked like a tasteful disaster zone—half-opened boxes, a heroic pile of bubble wrap, and curtains that had given up the will to hang straight. Still, the penthouse carried that unmistakable scent of a fresh start: a blend of lemon cleaner, new…
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Homeschooling Chapter 7: The Voice That Carried
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” Psalm 118:23
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Homeschooling Chapter 5: The Student Becomes the Teacher
In Sasspoint Village, comprehension had become contagious. One afternoon, young Elijah – age nine, missing two front teeth – stood on a milk crate and taught his cousins how to find the main idea. He used a cereal box as his “text.” He used a marker cap as his “pointer.” He used his voice like…
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Homeschooling Chapter 4: The Almost Dropout
The Martins joined late. Not because they didn’t believe in the movement, but because last year their toddler mistook a glue stick for lip balm. They started strong – matching binders, stylish schedules, and a whiteboard that took up half the dining room wall. The first day felt like a TED talk. The next day…
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Homeschooling Chapter 3: When Tables Multiply
Word spread quickly in Sasspoint Village. At first, it was just whispers. “Did you hear the Hills kids actually understand fractions now?| Then it got louder: “They read a whole story without skipping words!” Soon, other families began to eye their own kitchen tables suspiciously. Could a table really double as a classroom? Mrs. Rivera…
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Homeschooling Chapter 2: The First Brave Table
When the parents of Sasspoint Village formed their “union,” everyone clapped, nodded, and went home feeling inspired. But inspiration doesn’t teach fractions. Someone had to physically do it. Enter the Hills. They weren’t the wealthiest family or the most organized. In fact, Mrs. Hills was famous for losing he car keys in her own purse.…
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Homeschooling Chapter 1: The Union No One Saw Coming
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” Hosea 4:6 In Sasspoint Village, parents began to notice something unusual. Their kids could recite TikTok dances with Olympic precision, but when it came to reading a paragraph out loud, the words seemed to play hide and seek. The children became confused and frustrated, as if the…
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Homeschooling: Why I Believe in Homeschooling
Homeschooling is more than just an educational choice for me – it’s a passion, a calling, and a testament to my values. I’ve walked this path not just as a teacher, but as a mother who has seen firsthand the fruit it can bear overall. When I began homeschooling, I wasn’t chasing awards or accolades;…