Home School Resources
The Power of Joy in Learning: Peek A Boo Benefits Brain Development
A simple game of peek a boo benefits brain development and learning. When parents engage in this timeless interaction with their babies, they’re not just entertaining – they’re laying crucial neural pathways for emotional regulation and relational connection. The Science Behind the Smiles When a baby experiences the brief “disappearance” during peek-a-boo, there’s a moment…
Read MoreThe Power of Social Learning in Literature Education
Social learning in literature education is often overlooked in today’s fast-paced educational landscape. However, the power of collaborative literary exploration can transform how students engage with and understand texts, even in a homeschool setting. Creating a Literary Community at Home Here are practical ways to implement social learning in your homeschool literature studies: Expanding Your…
Read MoreI think I can. Lessons in Learning from “The Little Engine That Could.”
Do you remember the gentle chug of that determined little blue engine? “I think I can, I think I can…” Those simple words carry profound wisdom that resonates deeply with the Christian understanding of learning and growth. Just as our Heavenly Father delights in seeing His children develop the gifts He’s bestowed, that beloved story…
Read MoreNurturing the Creative Spirit: A Zeal Unleashed
In the quiet of night, when the world finally exhales and settles into silence, I often feel it stirring—a gentle but persistent flutter, like a bird testing its wings against the cage of my ribs. It’s a creative restlessness, a sacred disquiet, that visits me in these tender hours when my body seeks rest but…
Read MoreImagination and Reading as Regeneration
There’s something magical about losing yourself in a good story. When I open the pages of a novel, I’m not just reading words on a page – I’m stepping into a portal that awakens my heart to deeper truths. Fiction has this unique ability to bypass my analytical defenses and speak directly to my soul,…
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