Posts by Betsy
If I Only Read Historical Fiction, I wouldn’t be able to read….
Historical fiction make up some of my family’s favorite read alouds. However, there can be too much of a good thing. My first year homeschooling, I used a curriculum that centered everything around the history studied that year. It was a great opportunity to integrate ideas between subjects, but it restricted our read alouds to historical fiction.…
Read MoreSunday Reflections: Finding a Family Rhythm
This post may include affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for more details. Life at the Strauss House… Starting off school last week, I had several kiddos sick, which made it challenging to really find a rhythm. This week, everyone is healthy, and it’s been good to have a week of a regular routine. …
Read More“Let the Little Children Come to Me, and Do Not Hinder Them…”
The faith of children is a remarkable and beautiful thing. Often I think I hinder my children’s faith more than I strengthen it. Don’t misunderstand, I read the Bible with them, take them to church, and help them memorize scripture. I intend to strengthen their faith, but then I act in my flesh and I…
Read More10 Ways to Prepare for Challenge A
I want to begin with the disclaimer that you don’t need Foundations/Essentials to have a great Challenge A experience. My first year directing, I had two students with 3 years of Foundations and Essentials, and then one student with one year experience, and two starting fresh with no experience. This year I have two joining my…
Read MoreTruth Sets Captives Free – Giving Away “Captive” by Ashley Smith
I remember reading through Rick Warren’s A Purpose Driven Life with my church over ten years ago. I read it at a time when things were pretty easy in my life. I was newly married, we had just had our first baby, and I was attending my childhood church with my parents. Life was good. Within…
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