Here’s why the CS Lewis Space Trilogy is an important choice for homeschool high schoolers. Why the CS Lewis Space Trilogy is an Important Lit Choice When my teens reached their high school years, I got serious about exposing them to the writings of CS Lewis. In my opinion, Lewis is one of the greatest
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God Is a Philosopher and Your High Schooler Should Be One, Too. Philosophy is simply the love of wisdom. God is the One who invented wisdom, so he must love it. High School Philosophy First, God employed his wisdom when he made the heavens (Psalm 136:5). Then he gave a spirit of wisdom to people
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Homeschool high school history and social studies credit explained. Homeschool High School History What counts as homeschool high school social studies? That’s up to you and your teen (and state requirements)! Homeschool high school History is part of the subject: Social Studies, as are a few other typical areas of study. For many college-bound homeschool
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Wonder why your homeschooler needs a high school Philosophy course? Teens need to think about big ideas. They need to be introduced to the ideas that have shaped the world. Why Your Homeschooler Needs a High School Philosophy Course Philosophy is a POWERFUL subject for homeschool high schoolers to capture on their transcripts. As homeschool
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Critical thinking means evaluating an issue to form a judgment about it. A simple definition would be: thinking about the thinking behind something. Critical Thinking means challenging assumptions, those of other people and those in your own mind. Critical Thinking for Homeschoolers It’s important to equip homeschoolers with the observational and critical thinking skills that will make them
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In addition to the traditional History credits we plan for our students, it can be so much fun to create homeschool high school social studies electives that are tailored to a particular child’s interests. Here are some things to consider as you create a transcript entry for your highschooler. Homeschool High School Social Studies Electives When
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Labor, Philosophy, and Literature. Now that’s a powerhouse trio! High School Books About the Working Class High School students are ready to think deeply about work. They are getting close to choosing their first steps on a career path and the labor associated with making their own way in the world and caring for their
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What happens when it’s time to choose a World History homeschool curriculum for high school? You have lots of things you need to consider: Level (Form more on levels, check out this post.) Format Teaching Style Price Adaptability Worldview CONTENT — IDEAS — PHILOSOPHY Choosing an Extraordinary World History Homeschool Curriculum This much is sure: 1.
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Homeschooling high school is the perfect place to instill the idea that we are all here on earth for a purpose. Jeremiah learned it early on when God told him, “I know the plans I have for you…” (Jeremiah 29:11). Homeschool teens are in the perfect position to explore and develop their sensitivity to God’s
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