Author: Eva
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The Importance of Being a Speller
Ask many children what their easiest subject is in school, and chances are good they will say spelling. Memorizing a spelling list is child’s play for most children. And if they learn to use shortcuts like Doug H Nut for the word doughnut, it’s even easier. One hundred percent on spelling tests is common, with…
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Understanding Your Reading Tendencies
She pulled Anne of Green Gables from the floor where she had dropped it, and hugged it to herself. She started this book yesterday and was so glad her chores were done. She fluffed the blanket out under the tree, patted her kitty and flopped down to read. She opened the book, propped her chin…
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Abeka and CLE Curricula: A Journey of Discovery
Over the twenty years that I’ve been involved with school, I have been in many discussions about curriculum. I have learned lots about both of the common curricula we use in the United States. This article is to show the differences and similarites between aBeka and CLE. I have talked with representatives from both publishers…
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I Have Published a Book!
I’m excited and nervous all at the same time! I have been writing a book on teaching school for a few years now, and I finally finished it and got it published! As you may know, teaching and school are two of my favorite topics. It covers all the aspects of teaching school – class…
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So She Reads Collection: The Black Hills Edition
WELCOME to our monthly collection. This space is our online version of a commonplace book. Here is where we offer links and ideas for you to explore, and things we might want to revisit or remember. Brew yourself a cup of tea and savor a quiet moment while you read. Be inspired to live with…
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Worth Special Mention
I have been a little short on reading lately due to two circumstances. We are the curriculum agent here, so I’ve been pouring over the Approved Textbook List and getting orders in for school. Also, I am one of the teachers for our Bible School this year. We have over 100 students, so it’s a…
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How to Enjoy Summer Break: A Mom’s Perspective
Today I’m looking out of my north window at high fluffy clouds, a blue sky and green grass. It feels like summer. Earlier my daughter’s class walked by on the unused train track that runs from our little berg where the school is to the lake just half a mile away. They looked so carefree…
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Sewing Leader… What I Didn’t Know and What I Learned
One thing I knew for sure is that my time was coming. I was dreading it, but in a congregation of 25 options it was inevitable. A few of those ladies have new babies or are otherwise out, so the pool was even smaller. I had managed to escape for twelve years and I was…
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So She Reads Collection: April Showers
Welcome to our monthly collection! This space is our collection of links and ideas for you to explore, and things we might want to revisit and remember. Brew yourself a cup of tea and savor a quiet moment while you read. May you be inspired this springtime! It’s so fun to see the grass greening,…
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Two Books That Have Been Challenging Me Lately
From a blurb about the book: “What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple…