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1994 – January/February 2001
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Book Reviews
Calendar of Events
Contests
Family
Fathers
Geography
Health & P.E.
Holidays And Special Occasions
Learning Styles
Miscellaneous
Philosophy
Service
Spiritual
Support Groups
TV & Video
Around the World
Supporting Home Schoolers in Other Countries (May/June 1999)
Home Schooling in Mexico (Jan./Feb. 1999)
National Home School in Mexico (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Lessons from the Swiss (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Home Schooling in South Africa and Switzerland
(Sept./Oct. 1994)
Home Schoolers in South Africa and Rwanda (May/June 1994)
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Art & Music
Teaching Art: Beginning Painting (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Teaching Art: Beginning Drawing (Summer 2000)
Teaching Art: Art History (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Teach Your Children To Draw (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Music (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Leaf Projects (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Discernment in Music (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Nature Friend: You Can Draw a Beagle Puppy
(Nov./Dec. 1995)
Teaching Art and Music (Sept./Oct. 1994)
What Is Art?
Art and Music: A World View Perspective
Teaching Art to Our Children
An Art Time Line
Elements of Art & Principles of Design
Art Adds Interest to Any Study
Using Art with Other Subjects
Developing Early Art Skills
Advice to Aspiring Artists
Visiting an Art Museum
Steps in the History of Music
Music Lessons
Basics of Music Education
A Listener’s Guide to Learning About Music
Attending a Concert
Elements of Music
Evaluating Christian Music
Songs in the Night
Sing unto the Lord
Resources
Music Appreciation (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Bible
Early Childhood: Bible Teaching (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Schedules for Reading Through the Bible in a Year
(Jan./Feb. 2001)
Read the Bible in a Year (Nov./Dec. 1999)
Bible Memory Visual Aid (May/June 1999)
Bible Study (May/June 1998)
Prayer Reminders (May/June 1998)
Teaching Bible (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Fathers, Teach Your Children the Bible
How We Help Our Children Love the Bible
Our One Goal—To Know God
Bible Memorization for Character Training
Help Your Child To Understand the Bible
Benefits of God’s Word
Fill Your Home with God’s Word
Why Hymns?
How To Spend Meaningful Time in God’s Word
Study the Bible with the Inductive Method
Disciple Your Child
Use the Bible in School Subjects
Reach Your Bible Knowledge Goals
Teach Bible Basics
Bible for Young Children
Resources
Tips for Bible Memory (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Family Bible Read-a-Thon (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Ideas for Children’s Devotions (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Homemade Bible Story Tapes (May/June 1997)
Bible and Reading (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Teaching Children to Pray (July/Aug. 1996)
Home School P.C.: Bible Games (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Beginning Bible Verses (July/Aug. 1994)
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Book Reviews
The Battle Intensifies: Review of New Books
(Nov./Dec. 1999)
Francis Schaeffer: Standing Boldly on the Bible
(Sept./Oct. 1999)
Best Friends for Life (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Home Schooling Children with Special Needs
(Mar./Apr. 1996)
Government Nannies (Mar./Apr. 1995)
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Calendar of Events
Calendar Events (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Calendar Events (Sept./Oct. 1998)
Calendar Events (July/Aug. 1998)
Calendar Events (May/June 1998)
Calendar Events (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Calendar Events (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Calendar Events (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Calendar Events (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Calendar Events (July/Aug. 1997)
Calendar Events (May/June 1997)
Calendar Events (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Calendar Events (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Calendar Events (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Calendar Events (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Calendar Events (July/Aug. 1996)
Calendar Events (May/June 1996)
Calendar Events (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Calendar Events (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Calendar Events (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Calendar Events (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Calendar Events (July/Aug. 1995)
Calendar Events (May/June 1995)
Calendar Events (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Calendar Events (Jan./Feb. 1995)
Calendar Events (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Calendar Events (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Calendar Events (July/Aug. 1994)
Calendar Events (May/June 1994)
Calendar Events (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Calendar Events (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Character
The Third Commandment (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Character Training & Social Development (Summer 2000)
How To train Our Children in Christlike Character
Character Qualities
Love Is the Goal
Reading Shapes a Child’s Character
Effective Methods for Training Character
What About Socialization?
The Body of Christ: Model for relationships
Check List of Social Skills
Mind Your Manners!
Manners Demonstrate Character
Our Challenge
Resources
Let’s Be Peacemakers (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Families of Faith (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Review: Giants of the Faith on CD-ROM (Nov./Dec.
1999)
Life-Changing Learning (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Humility: An Attitude Worth Seeking (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Learning to Live by Faith (Sept./Oct. 1998)
Teaching Manners (July/Aug. 1998)
Drudgery, Dying, Discipleship (July/Aug. 1998)
Building Character on Your Knees (May/June 1998)
Joy Cometh in the Morning (May/June 1998)
Etiquette as Character Training (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Etiquette as Character Training (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Daily Character Check List (Jan./Feb. 1996)
How To Raise Children with Character (Sept./Oct.
1995)
Building Character and Having Fun with Chess (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Church
Our Relation to the Church (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Family Friendly Church (Sept./Oct. 1996)
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Communication
Training for Debate (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Communicate Biblically (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Meaningful Mealtime Conversation (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Conversation Skills (Mar./Apr. 1995)
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Computers
Computer Literacy (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Interactive Computing (Summer 2000)
Test Preparation and Study Skills on Computer
(Jan./Feb. 2000)
Review: Giants of the Faith on CD-ROM (Nov./Dec.
1999)
Family Computing (Nov./Dec. 1999)
Education Reference Website (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Computers and Thinking Skills (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Health and Computers (July/Aug. 1999)
Science and Computers (May/June 1999)
Virtual Field Trips (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Mathematics and the Computer (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Using the Computer as a Writer’s Assistant
(Nov./Dec. 1998)
Balancing Personal and Electronic Communication (May/June
1998)
Internet Field Trips (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Computers and the Internet (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Using the Computer for Research (July/Aug. 1996)
Tips on Buying a Computer (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Home School P.C.: Bible Games (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Home School P.C.: Computer Room Organization (July/Aug.
1995)
Computer: Learn To Use; Use To Learn (May/June 1995)
Uses for Your Family’s Computer
Selecting a Computer
Answering Computer Concerns
Getting Connected
Alternatives to Computer Ownership
Software Selection Guidelines
Staying in Balance
Resources
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Contests
Make Contests a Learning Experience (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Why Include Contests in Your Home School? (Nov./Dec.1997)
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Early Childhood
Early Childhood: Bible Teaching (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Early Childhood: Language Arts (Summer 2000)
Early Childhood: Importance of Play (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Activities for Preschoolers (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Early Childhood Home Education (July/Aug. 1999)
Preschool Science (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Teaching Preschoolers at Home (Sept./Oct. 1998)
Language Arts for the Very Young (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Laying the Foundation: Babies, Toddlers, Preschool,
Kindergarten (July/Aug. 1996)
Establishing a Positive Perspective
Seeing the World from a Child’s-Eye View
Nurturing Tender Hearts
Occupying Busy Bodies
Training Emerging Character
Easing into Home Schooling with Preschool
Teaching Inquisitive Minds
Language Arts
Bible
Art and Music
Arithmetic
Social Studies and Science
Health, Safety, and P.E.
Resources
Home-School Preschool (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Early Childhood Education (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Biblical Training
Practical Ideas for Teaching Children To Memorize Scripture
Goals and Objectives of Early Childhood Education
Home Teaching with Toddlers & Babies
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Encouragement
Tips from Veteran Home-School Moms (Nov./Dec. 1999)
The Flexibility of Home Education (July/Aug. 1999)
Successful Home Schooling (May/June 1999)
Ways to Say “Very Good” (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Who Thanks the Real Heroes? (Nov./Dec. 1995)
How To Say “I Love You” to Your Children (Jan./Feb.1995)
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Family
Families of Faith (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Family Relationships (Nov./Dec. 1999)
Resources
The Marriage Relationship: Keys to Marital Harmony
Characteristics of Godly Marriage
Child Training: The Biblical Process for Training Godly Children
Objectives of Christian Child Training
Steps for Solving Behavior Problems
Balanced Parenting
Family Relationships: The Language of Love
Christian Family Values
Daily Family Worship
Sibling Relationships: Ten Ways Older Can Influence Younger
Principles of Sibling Harmony
The Best Investment a Father Can Make
Keeping the Sibling Peace
Extended Family
Struggles and Successes: A Few Family Snapshots (July/Aug.
1999)
A Fruitful Family (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Home Schooling as Discipleship (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Family History (July/Aug. 1997)
Changing the Heart of a Rebel (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Extended Family (Nov./Dec. 1995)
The Gift of Godly Grandparents
Extended Family as a Learning Resource
Blessings from “Distant” Relatives
Addressing Our Relatives’ Concerns
Keeping in Touch
Creative Communication with Senior Adults
Grandparents Share
Teaching Hlep Mutually Enjoyed
Memories To Last a Lifetime
Thank You, Mom
Grandmother Launches Family’s Home Education
Relatives Read Spelling Tests
Penpals with Grandpa
Learning Old Skills
Next Door Grandparents
Grandma’s Bike-Mobile
Everyone Is Involved
Story-Starting Activities
Meaningful Mealtime Conversation (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Student Assistant for Toddler (July/Aug. 1995)
Sibling Relationships and Family Unity (Mar./Apr. 1995)
The Hard Part: Living Transparently Before Your Children (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Michael Farris
Encouraging Tomorrow’s Leaders (Summer 2000)
Home-School Freedom Works (Jan./Feb. 2000)
These Education Officials Still Don’t Get It
(Nov./Dec. 1999)
Deconstruction Dads (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Balancing Our Strengths and Weaknesses (July/Aug. 1999)
Waiting on Tables–Reaping Eternal Rewards (May/June 1999)
Responsibility, Reputation & Freedom (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Home Schooling in Mexico (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Humility: An Attitude Worth Seeking (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Relative Freedom & Responsible Liberty (Sept./Oct.
1998)
Eagle’s Wings: Rising Above Problems (July/Aug. 1998)
Excited Girls and Establishment Bigotry (May/June 1998)
The Revolutionary Nature of Home Schooling (Mar./Apr.
1998)
Socialization Skills When the Classroom Is at Home
(Jan./Feb. 1998)
Children: Burdens or Blessings? (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Freedom and Self-Government Under God: A Lost Vision?
(Sept./Oct. 1997)
Giving Roots to Love (July/Aug. 1997)
Just the Facts (May/June 1997)
Missions, Memories, and a Movement (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Concerns about Election Results (Jan./Feb. 1997)
A Thorough Course of Instruction (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Hurricanes and Storytellers (Sept./Oct. 1996)
The Magna Carta, the Bill of Rights, and the PRRA
(July/Aug. 1996)
The Price of Home-School Freedoms (May/June 1996)
Fathers: Fulfill Your Role as Legal Protector (Mar./Apr.
1996)
A Home-Grown Case for Freedom (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Who Thanks the Real Heroes? (Nov./Dec. 1995)
God Directs the Affairs of Your Family (Sept./Oct.
1995)
Compulsory Attendance in a War Zone (July/Aug. 1995)
Oklahoma Bombing: Voices of Hate, Voices of Blame (May/June
1995)
It’s Time To Abolish the Federal Rode in Education
(Mar./Apr. 1995)
Conservative Campaign Celebrations Create Cheerfulness
(Jan./Feb. 1995)
Lessons from the Swiss (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Should We Panic? Never! (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Voicing Opposition to Supreme Court Nominee Breyer
(July/Aug. 1994)
Freedom Works: Ask Home Schoolers (May/June 1994)
Homier Than Thou (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Disappointed But Not Ashamed (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Fathers
Deconstruction Dads (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Whose School Is This? (July/Aug. 1998)
Turning the Hearts of the Fathers to the Children
(Mar./Apr. 1998)
Father’s Role in Home Education: The Leader
(Nov./Dec. 1997)
Father’s Role in Home Education: Protector
(Sept./Oct. 1997)
Father’s Role in Home Education: Motivator (July/Aug.
1997)
Father’s Role in Home Education: Teacher (May/June 1997)
Father’s Role in Home Education: The Disciplinarian
(Mar./Apr. 1997)
Father’s Role in Home Education: The Provider
(Jan./Feb. 1997)
A Father’s Leadership Style (May/June 1996)
Fathers: Fulfill Your Role as Legal Protector (Mar./Apr.
1996)
Fathers’ Roles in Home Education (Nov./Dec. 1994)
The “Hands-On” Dad
Father, Are You the “B.O.S.S.” in Your Home School?
Becoming More Involved as a Home-School Father
Fathers’ Forum
Inventory for Fathers
Practical Ideas for Fathers
How Can a Wife Support a Home-School Father?
Tribute to a Father’s Contribution
Resources for Home-School Fathers
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Field Trips
Field Trips (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Choosing Field Trips
State History Field Trip Series
Field Trips with Purpose
Multi-Subject Learning at the Zoo
Group or Family Field Trips?
Field Trips Complement Studies
How To Arrange a Field Trip
Becoming Historians
Attending a Concert
Going to an Art Exhibit
Educational Activities for Field Trips
Resources
Appropriate Behavior for Field Trips
Time Out for Misbehavior
Field Trip Ideas
Where To Find More Field Trip Ideas
Virtual Field Trips (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Internet Field Trips (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Successful Field Trips (Nov./Dec. 1995)
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Foreign Languages
Recipes Flavor Foreign Language Study (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Teaching Foreign Languages (Jan./Feb. 1995)
Who Needs a Foreign Language?
Foreign Languages Made Easier
Language Study
The Case for Hebrew, Greek, and Latin
Creating a Language Notebook
Lunch and Language with Friends
Three Approaches to Language Study
20 Practical Tips for Foreign Language Study
Dare To Dabble in Foreign Languages
How To Be Friendly in Five Languages
Tips for Learning Languages
Resources
Why Are You Studying a Foreign Language?
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Geography
Geography in the Car (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Geography and Missions (Nov./Dec. 1997)
How We Study Geography
Geographical Skills Checklist
How To Study Various Aspects of Geography
Geography Club
Learning Geography with Map Activities
Wall Maps Make Geography a Natural Part of Everyday Life
Around the World in a School Year!
Operation World: Teach Geography with Meaning and a Mission
The Worldwide Persecution of Christians
Developing a Missionary Vision
How To Support Your Home-School Missionary Friends
Geography Teaching Tips
Resources
Maps and Time Lines (Sept./Oct. 1995)
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Getting Started
Home-School Basics (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Setting Goals for Excellence
20 Elements of Success in Christian Home Education
Educational Approaches and Methods
Teaching Several Children at Once
Combining Methods & Materials
Teaching Academic Basics
Educational Media
Home-School Support
Evaluate Curriculum from a Christian World View
Organization and Planning
Child Training
Checklist for Starting a School Year
Help for New Home Schoolers (Summer 2000)
Elements of Successful Christian Home Education
(Jan./Feb. 2000)
Checklist for Starting Home-School Year (July/Aug. 1999)
Elements of Successful Home Schooling (Jan./Feb.
1999)
10 Things I Wish I Had Known (July/Aug. 1998)
Choosing Curriculum (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Learn About Different Educational Approaches
Make a Plan: Mix Your Own Unique Customized Curriculum
Know Your Students: Identify Their Personal Learning Styles
Five Models of Learning Styles
Five Children: Five Personalities
Take Stock: Evaluate Your Present Needs and Resources
Make a Choice: Select from Available Quality Materials
Evaluate Curriculum from a Christian Viewpoint
Our Home-School Goals (May/June 1997)
Goal Planning: Integrating All Areas of Learning
Preparing for the 21st Century: Seven Resolves
Setting Goals for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Action Plan: How To Reach a Goal
Goal Setting Step by Step
Gaining a Vision
Keeping Your Focus: Developing and Following a Plan
When a Goal Is Too High
How To Set Goals
What To Do When Discouragement Hits
Setting and Achieving Goals—Even When Things Don’t Go Right
“Our Home-School Goals”
Elements of Successful Christian Home Education (Mar./Apr.
1997)
Checklist for Starting a Home-School Year (Sept./Oct.
1996)
Elements of Successful Christian Home Education (Mar./Apr.
1996)
Back to Home School Checklist (July/Aug. 1995)
Getting Started—Your First or Any Home-School Year
(July/Aug. 1994)
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Government
Government/Political Process (Nov./Dec. 1999)
Lobbying by Letter (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Home-School Ambassadors (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Concerns about Election Results (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Get Students Involved in Election Process (Sept./Oct.
1996)
Getting Out the Vote (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Election Unit (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Government & Political Action (May/June 1994)
The Father’s Role in Teaching Government
Our Heritage of Freedom
Federalist Papers: Background for Understanding Constitution
Preparing for Political Action
Prayer and Preaching: History’s Best Change Agents
Teaching Political Discernment
Steps to Political Action
Local Civics
Prayer and Personal Action: The Other Side of Political Action
Government (What To Teach)
Three Branches of Government
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Political Action (What To Do)
Effective Lobbying
Directory of Government Officials
Resources
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Health & P.E.
Health & P.E. (July/Aug. 1999)
Principles of Godly Health Maintenance
Ten Elements of Good Health
Nutrition Learning Activities
Seven Steps to Teaching Nutrition
Health Assessments
Putting Safety First: Tips for Preventing Accidents
Teaching About Sex
Our Bodies: God’s Temple
The Joys of Walking
Developing an Active Lifestyle
Stretching for Flexibility and Warm-Ups
A Variety of Exercise Activities
How To Create a Personalized Physical Education Program
Organized Sports
Resources
Health and Computers (July/Aug. 1999)
Health Checkups (May/June 1996)
P.E. Teaching Tips (Sept./Oct. 1994)
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High School/College
High School & College (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Teaching Higher math and Science
Scriptural Goals for High School Subjects
High School Subjects and Skills
Documenting Cross-Curriculum Projects
High School Course Records
How To Issue a Diploma and Prepare a High School Transcript
High School Lesson Planning
Distance Learning
The ABCs of Testing
Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit
Resources
Teaching Teens to Drive (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Mentoring Your Teen (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Biblical Principles for a Career Calling (Jan./Feb.
1999)
High School Course Design and Record Keeping
(Nov./Dec. 1998)
Financial Principles (July/Aug. 1998)
Parent-Taught Driver Education (July/Aug. 1998)
Testimonies from Home-School Graduates (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Book Review: Best Friends for Life (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Career Testing (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Transcript Tips (July/Aug. 1997)
Issuing a Diploma; Preparing a High School Transcript
(May/June 1997)
Home Schooling Through High School (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Honoring Home-School Graduates (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Career Training (July/Aug. 1996)
Alternative Ways to Earn College Credit (May/June 1996)
Teens Speak About Their Families and Home Schooling
(Jan./Feb. 1996)
Why Home School Teenagers? (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Advice for Teens (July/Aug. 1995)
Exploring Careers (May/June 1995)
College at Home (Jan./Feb. 1995)
Teens & Their Parents (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Review of High School Handbooks (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Teaching Your Teen To Drive (July/Aug. 1994)
Teens & Their Parents (May/June 1994)
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History
Family History (July/Aug. 1997)
Current Events (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Teaching History (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Teaching History: Why and How
Why Study History
Making American History Come Alive Through Settings
Studying Christian History Through Biographies & Writings
Historical Fact and Fiction
Learning History One Story at a Time
Variety Makes History Interesting
Making History Memorable
Developing a Christian World View of History
National Pride and Guilt: Are They Valid?
Recovering Our Christian Heritage
What Is a Hero?
Resources
President’s Day: George Washington (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Reformation Day (Sept./Oct. 1996)
God’s World: An Awesome Picture (July/Aug. 1996)
Teaching History (Jan./Feb. 1996)
God’s World News for Kids (Jan./Feb. 1996)
God’s World News for Kids (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Commemorative Events: 50th Anniversary of World War II
(May/June 1995)
God’s World News for Kids (May/June 1995)
God’s World News for Kids (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Learning About Our Presidents (Jan./Feb. 1995)
History Tips (Nov./Dec. 1994)
God’s World News for Kids (Nov./Dec. 1994)
God’s World News for Kids (July/Aug. 1994)
Resources on George Washington (May/June 1994)
God’s World News for Kids (Mar./Apr. 1994)
God’s World News for Kids (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Holidays and Special Occasions
Easter Activities & Unit Study (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Thanksgiving Unit Study (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Christmas Learning Activities (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Christ-Centered Activities (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Christmas School (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Advent Resources (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Thanksgiving Unit Studies (Sept./Oct. 1998)
Should a Christian Celebrate Christmas? (Nov./Dec.
1997)
Biblical Love: A Study for Valentine’s Day (Jan./Feb.
1997)
Thanksgiving Tips (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Christmas Tips (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Reformation Day (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Fourth of July (May/June 1996)
Nov.: A Month for Praise and Thanksgiving
(Sept./Oct. 1995)
What We Do on Halloween (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Ideas for Spring (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Presidents’ Day (Jan./Feb. 1994)
Feb. Fun for Young Children (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Language Arts
Early Childhood: Language Arts (Summer 2000)
Enjoying Poetry (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Writing (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Sharing Our Lives Through Writing
The Moral of the Story
Writing To Influence
Sharpen Your Writing Skills for God’s Work
Reading Aloud: A Foundation for Writing
Oral Narration: The First Step Toward Writing
Discussion: Preparation for Thoughtful Writing
Parents: Models for Writing
Grammar: A Tool Kit for Writing
Prepare To Teach Writing
The Writing Process
Build Composition Skills
Teach Your Child To Write a Research Report
Teach Writing Skills Incrementally
Some Good Advice for C.S. Lewis
Improve Writing Through Attention to Details
Writing Activities and Assignments
All Kinds of Journals
Resources
Using the Computer as a Writer’s Assistant
(Nov./Dec. 1998)
Steps to Stimulate Writing (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Language Arts for the Very Young (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Poetry Writing (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Dictionary Usage (May/June 1997)
Why We Study Grammar (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Enjoying Poetry (Nov./Dec. 1996)
Spelling (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Phonics (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Spelling (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Language Games (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Teaching Writing (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Parts of Speech Tips (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Using Rhyme as a Memory Aid (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Vocabulary Tip (Jan./Feb. 1994)
Writing Tip (Jan./Feb. 1994)
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Leadership
World-Changing Leadership (Summer 2000)
Encouraging Tomorrow’s Leaders (Summer 2000)
Leadership for the New Millennium (Nov./Dec. 1999)
Characteristics of a Good Leader (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Leadership Priorities (July/Aug. 1996)
Spiritual Leadership Is Not Optional (Nov./Dec.
1995)
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Learning Styles
Learning Centers for Learning Styles (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Tactile Learner (July/Aug. 1994)
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Life Skills
Chore Training (July/Aug. 1999)
Recipes Flavor Foreign Language Study (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Gardening Unit Study (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Financial Principles (July/Aug. 1998)
Home Ec. (July/Aug. 1998)
Libraries: Using Public Libraries; Building Your Home
Library (May/June 1998)
Support Group Libraries
Alternative Libraries
The Many Uses of the Public Library
Cautions at the Library
A Trip to the Public Library
Library Etiquette
Annotated Book Lists
Teaching Library Skills
Work To Improve Public Libraries
Maintaining Good Relationships witht he Public Library
Why Build a Home Library?
Books Worth Owning
Where To Find Books
Discernment in Selecting Books
Loaning and Borrowing Books
Practical Considerations for Choosing Books
Care and Organization of Books
Dewey Decimal Classification System
Recipe Notebook (May/June 1994)
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Mathmetics
Mathematics Tip (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Arithmetic (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Why We Teach Math
The Branches of Mathematics
How To Teach Math: Principles of Instruction, Mastery, Timing
Over the Hump to Strong Math Skills
Math Objectives
Everyday Math
How To Achieve Accelerated Progress
How To Teach Beginning Math
Tools for Teaching Math
Visualize Concepts with Manipulatives
Laying the Foundations for Higher Math Reasoning
Story Problems
Teaching Higher Math
Consumer Math Objectives
Resources
Metric as a Second Language
Math Teaching Tips
Math Games
38 Ways To Teach Math
Mathematics and the Computer (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Math Teaching Tips (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Math (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Beginning Numbers Games (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Snack-Budget Math (May/June 1997)
Math Bingo (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Food Fractions (Jan./Feb. 1997)
High School Math/Consumer Math (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Why Should We Teach Higher Math?
The Study of Mathematics
Preparing for Higher Math by Making Math RealÅNot Real Hard
Math for Fun!
A Balanced Approach to Purposeful Math Teaching
How Can I Teach Higher Math?
Household Budget Analysis: Economizing with Consumer Math
Consumer Math Objective To Prepare Your Child for Life
Math Teaching Tips
Resources
Five Stepping Stones to Higher Math (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Math Tips (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Math Drills (July/Aug. 1995)
Number Recognition and Order (May/June 1995)
Help with Fractions (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Early Math Tips (Mar./Apr. 1994)
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Miscellaneous
Playmates (July/Aug. 1999)
Safety (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Preschool Mementos (Nov./Dec. 1998)
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do (Sept./Oct.
1998)
Finishing the School Year (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Work Before Play (July/Aug. 1996)
Telephones and Children (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Studies at a Cemetery (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Senior Citizen Survey (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Stain Removal (May/June 1994)
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Motivation
How To Motivate Your Child To Learn (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Using the Three Levels of Motivation
Providing Our Children with the Motivation To Learn
Creating an Environment Conducive to Learning
Cultivating a Teachable Spirit in Our Children
The ABCs of Motivation
Making Motivation a Way of Life
Supplemental Activities
Learning in the Context of Life and Truth (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Motivating a Nonmotivated Learner (Mar./Apr. 1995)
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Organization
Home Organization in a Small Space (Nov./Dec. 1999)
Household Organization (July/Aug. 1999)
Emergency Preparedness (May/June 1999)
Spring Cleaning (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Emergency Preparedness (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Emergency Preparedness (Jan./Feb. 1999)
How To Get Everything Done (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Emergency Preparedness (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Organization (July/Aug. 1998)
Be a Faithful Steward of Your Time
Scheduling Tips
In His Steps
Get Set for Successful Home Schooling
How Do You Get Everything Done?
Schooling Tips
Check List of School Records
Paperwork Tips
Budgeting Your Space
Storage Tips
Housekeeping Tips
Organizing Meals
School Supplies and Equipment
Laundry
Home Management Apprenticeship
Training Tips
Training Your Children To Do Housework
Resources
Organization (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Summer Course in Dejunking (July/Aug. 1997)
Remedial Instruction for the Organizationally Impaired
(July/Aug. 1996)
Schedule (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Getting Organized: Home & School (July/Aug. 1995)
Organize for Home Schooling
Simplify To Reach Spiritual Goals
Everything in Its Place
Organizational Tips
Resources
Organizing a Portfolio of Your Child’s Work (July/Aug.
1995)
Home School P.C.: Computer Room Organization (July/Aug.
1995)
Filing Tip (Jan./Feb. 1995)
Budgeting Your Time (Nov./Dec. 1994)
Control Paper by Filing (May/June 1994)
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Philosophy
Mission to a Post-Christian Culture (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Life-Changing Learning (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Recommended Reading for Developing a Christian World View
(Mar./Apr. 1995)
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Reading & Literature
Reading Aloud (May/June 1999)
Reading & Literature (Sept./Oct. 1998)
Preparing Little Ones To Read
A Relaxed Approach to Reading
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children
How To Teach Intensive Phonics
Guidelines for Teaching Reading
Early Reading Lessons
Prereading Activities
Letter Reversals
Your Struggling Reader
Reading Comprehension in School Subjects
Organization of Teaching Literature
A Biblical Standard for Selecting Reading Material
Literature-Based Unit Studies
Basics of Teaching Literature
Reading and Literature Study Guides
Resources
Recommended Reading (May/June 1998)
Using Cliffs Notes for Literature (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Reading Chart (May/June 1997)
Reading Aloud Tips (May/June 1997)
Summer Reading (May/June 1996)
Reading Report File (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Phonics (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Is There a Best Way To Teach Beginning Reading?
Simple Guidelines for Early Reading Instruction
How To Teach Intensive Phonics
Leter and Word Reversals in Reading
How To Teach Reading in Less Time
Getting Over the Hump
Resources
Literature & Reading (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Teaching Reading as a Life Skill
Reading To Assess
I Remember My Parents Reading to Me
Benefits of Reading to Older Children
Variety in Literature
A Notebook Approach for Teaching Literature
Reading Critically
Using Classic Literature
Are the Classics Worthwhile?
Tips for Teaching and Using Literature
Basics of Teaching Literature
Character-Building Literature
Guidelines for Literature
Christian Standards for Literature
1929 Secular Standards
Resources
Spiritual Discovery Through Literature (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Reading Aloud Together (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Recommended Reading for Developing a Christian World View
(Mar./Apr. 1995)
Readers Theater (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Reading Aloud (May/June 1994)
Book Reporting Activities (Mar./Apr. 1994)
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Science
Teaching Science (May/June 1999)
Elements of an Excellent Science Course
Branches of Science
The Importance of a Creationist Foundation
The Scientific Method
Nature Observation
Science Projects
Processes of Scientific Investigation
Designing a Science Unit Study
Ten Ways To Help Your Child Love Science
Selecting a Telescope
Study God’s Creation Through Habitats
Homemade Elementary Science Curriculum
Selecting a Microscope
Science Labs at Home
Teaching Science Through Project Books
Resources
Science and Computers (May/June 1999)
Volcanoes/Mount St. Helens (Jan./Feb. 1999)
Preschool Science (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Studying God’s Creation (July/Aug. 1997)
Thinking Foundationally: Is Genesis Essential?
Teaching Evolution To Substantiate Creation
Should We Teach Our Children Evolution?
Unit Studies for the Six Days of Creation
Introducing the Branches of Science Through the Creation Week
Studying God’s Creation
Learning About God and Ourselves Through General Revelation
Understanding God Through His Creation
Giving God the Glory as We Study His Creation
Keeping a Nature Notebook
A Yard Full of Nature
Exploring Creation with Young Children
Studying God’s Creation Through Our Senses
Studying Creation in Subjects Other Than Science
Resources
Selecting a Microscope (July/Aug. 1997)
Observing the Stars (July/Aug. 1997)
Nature/Wildflowers (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Bird Watching (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Animals Unit Study (July/Aug. 1996)
Nature Friend: Refreshing Dew (May/June 1996)
Developing a Naturalist (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Gardening Unit Study (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Vision Unit Study (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Experiment Log (July/Aug. 1995)
Nature Friend Nature Nook (July/Aug. 1995)
Nature Friend: Nature Nook (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Nature Friend: Nature Nook (Jan./Feb. 1995)
Nature Friend: Nature Nook (Sept./Oct. 1994)
Nature Scrapbook (July/Aug. 1994)
Nature Friend: Nature Nook (May/June 1994)
Teaching Science (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Skills for Stewardship
Christian Men of Science
The Importance of a Creationist Foundation
Teaching from a Biblical World View
Branches of Science
Training Our Future Scientists
You Can Teach Science
Mistakes of Science
Enhancing Science with Wildlife Observation
Science-Based Unit Studies
Enjoying Science Projects
National Science Contests
Science Clubs
Resources
Make Your Own Science Museum (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Science Tips (Mar./Apr. 1994)
Nature Friend: Nature Nook (Mar./Apr. 1994)
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Service
Hearts To Serve (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Volunteer Service (July/Aug. 1998)
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Socialization
Socialization Skills When the Classroom Is at Home
(Jan./Feb. 1998)
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Special Needs
Special Needs (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Individual Home Education for Life Preparation (July/Aug.
1996)
Book Review: Home Schooling Children with Special Needs
(Mar./Apr. 1996)
Speech Therapy at Home (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Helping a Child that Stutters (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Strategies for Struggling Learners (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Learning Difficulties (July/Aug. 1994)
Teaching Children with Special Needs (July/Aug. 1994)
Digging for Resources
How Home Schooling Helps Your Special-Needs Child
Special Needs Call for Special Attention
Parent-Directed Therapy at Home
Setting Goals and Reporting Progress
IEPs, Evaluations, and the State
When Is a Learning Problem and Learning Disability?
Developing Language Skills
When the Special Needs Are Mom’s
Additional Suggestions
Demystifying Attention Deficit Disorders
Tips for Teaching Your Special-Needs Child
The Legalities of Home Schooling a Special-Needs Child
Resources
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Spiritual
Spiritual Aspects of Home Schooling (Mar./Apr. 1995)
A Wake-Up Call to Prayer
How To Raise Faithful Children
The Training Process
Responsibilities of Christian Parents
Implementing Your Spiritual Vision
Teaching Children the Bible
Using Scripture in Prayer
Creation: Foundation of Faith
Basics of Christian Home Education
Customizing Materials & Methods
Common Elements of Successful Home Education
Spiritual Discovery Through Literature (Mar./Apr. 1995)
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Study Skills
Test Preparation and Study Skills on Computer
(Jan./Feb. 2000)
Test-Taking Preparation and Skills (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Study Skills (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Motivate Your Child
How To Teach Study Skills
Study Skills Are Life Skills
Study Environment
Study Skills Involve Character Qualities
Specific Study Strategies
Models for the “Rookie” Study Sleuth
Memorization
Memory Tricks
Taking Notes
Note Taking Alternatives
Bible Study Skills
How To Study a Book of the Bible
Resource Tools
Resources
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Summer
Summer Options (May/June 1999)
Summer Learning: Year-Round School (May/June 1998)
Summer Activities & Opportunities (May/June 1998)
Summer Unit Study (July/Aug. 1997)
Summer Course in Dejunking (July/Aug. 1997)
Summer Learning Opportunities (May/June 1997)
Planning During Vacation (July/Aug. 1996)
Summer Activities & Studies (May/June 1996)
How To Fill Your Summer with Learning and Family Memories
Plan Summer of Memories, Accomplishments, Simple Pleasures
Setting Goals for Summer
Design an “Academic Year” That Works for Your Family
Summer Supervision
Make Careful Choices
Ten-Minute School
Incorporate Learning into Summer Activities
Bird Studies
History
Literature & Reading
Academics
Creative Subjects
Work and Service
Make the Most of Summer Trips
Outdoor Activities
Enrich Your Lives with Bible Studies
Teacher Training
Follow Up a Summer Outing (May/June 1996)
Travel Tips (May/June 1996)
Ideas for Summer Activities (May/June 1995)
Summer Schedule (July/Aug. 1994)
Sidewalk Chalk (May/June 1994)
Year-Round School Options (May/June 1994)
Summer Fun (May/June 1994)
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Support Groups
Communicate Biblically (Jan./Feb. 2001)
Help for New Home Schoolers (Summer 2000)
Let’s Be Peacemakers (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Characteristics of a Healthy Christian Support Group
(Nov./Dec. 1999)
Hearts To Serve (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Activities for Support Groups (July/Aug. 1999)
Supporting Home Schoolers in Other Countries (May/June 1999)
Helping Struggling Families (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Home-School Ambassadors (Nov./Dec. 1998)
Support Group Involvement: Making Wise Choices
(Sept./Oct. 1998)
Support Options for Home-School Families (July/Aug. 1998)
Balancing Personal and Electronic Communication (May/June
1998)
How To Pray for Our Home-School Leaders (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Providing Sound Educational Opportunities (Jan./Feb.
1998)
Sharpening Your Conference Skills (Nov./Dec. 1997)
Mentoring (Sept./Oct. 1997)
Home-School Co-ops (July/Aug. 1997)
Building Better Relationships (May/June 1997)
How To Receive–and Give–Support (Mar./Apr. 1997)
Characteristics of a Good Leader (Jan./Feb. 1997)
Publishing an Effective Newsletter (Sept./Oct. 1996)
Effective Board Teamwork (May/June 1996)
Serving Your Members (Mar./Apr. 1996)
Lightening Your Load Through Delegation (Jan./Feb.
1996)
Planning a Home-School Event (Sept./Oct. 1995)
Support Group Chess Club (July/Aug. 1995)
How Support Groups Can Help New Home Educators Get Started
(July/Aug. 1995)
10 Ways to Encourage Your Support Group Leader
(Nov./Dec. 1994)
Cottage School Co-op (Mar./Apr. 1994)
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Teaching Styles
What Is Immersion Teaching? (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Five Areas of Emphasis in Every Course (Jan./Feb.
1998)
The Principles of Classical Education (Sept./Oct. 1997)
The Lost Tools of Learning: How To Think and Learn
The Ancient Trivium
An Introduction to the Trivium
Parallels Between Hebrew, Greek, and Roman Education
Classical Education in the Christian Home
Why Study Logic?
What Is Logic?
A Biblical World View Approach to Classical Education
The Resurgence of Classical Education
Why Study a Language?
Dare To Train a Daniel
Beginning the Trivium with Your Youngest Students
Semi-Classical Education
Debate and the Skills of the Trivium
Resources
Multilevel Teaching (Mar./Apr. 1997)
The Advantages of Reading Aloud to a Multilevel Group
Preparing for Success
Elements of Multilevel Home Teaching
Tutoring Techniques
Multilevel Lessons Work for Most Subjects
Including Preschoolers in Your Multilevel Teaching
Learning Together for Family Strength
Multilevel Writing Assignments
Recycling Curriculum
Organizing Multilevel Resources
Improving Your Administrative Skills
Harmonizing Your Curriculum for Multilevels
Teaching Tools for Independent Study
Organizing for a Multilevel Home School
Obedience Is Essential
Multilevel Teaching Made Easier
Parents’ Teacher Training & Continuing Education
(Nov./Dec. 1996)
Continuing Education for Home Educators
Home Educating Yourself One Step Ahead
On Becoming a Better Teacher
Mentoring: The Other Side of Teacher Training
Resources
Home Schooling with a Newborn (Nov./Dec. 1995)
Teaching Subjects You Know Little About (Nov./Dec.
1994)
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Thinking Skills
Thinking Skills (Sept./Oct. 1999)
The Why and How of Thinking Skills
Where Do Thinking Skills Fit into Our Curriculum?
Factors That Increase Your Child’s Mental Abilities
Memory Work Notebooks
Life Experiences Shape Brain Physiology
Thinking Activities for Tots Through Teens
Learning Through Narration
Maximize Learning with Higher-Level Thinking Skills
Creative Thinking Techniques
What Are Thinking Skills?
God’s Word: Foundation for Thinking
Practical Thinking Skills
The Why and How of Logic
Logic and Faith
Resources
Questions To Teach Thinking (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Computers and Thinking Skills (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Teaching Children To Think (Mar./Apr. 1998)
Thinking Skills (Jan./Feb. 1994)
Thinking God’s Way
Presuppositions
Logical Reasoning
The Vocabulary of Thinking Skills
Thinking Skills in School Subjects
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Practical Thinking Skills in Daily Life
Resources
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TV & Video
Movie & Video Screening (July/Aug. 1999)
Alternatives to TV Viewing (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Using the Good in TV (Jan./Feb. 1998)
Using Videos to Enhance Teaching (Jan./Feb. 1995)
C-SPAN in the Classroom (Sept./Oct. 1994)
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Unit Studies
Easter Activities & Unit Study (Jan./Feb. 2000)
Thanksgiving Unit Study (Sept./Oct. 1999)
Gardening Unit Study (Mar./Apr. 1999)
Thanksgiving Unit Studies (Sept./Oct. 1998)
Summer Unit Study (July/Aug. 1997)
Biblical Love: A Study for Valentine’s Day (Jan./Feb.
1997)
Animals Unit Study (July/Aug. 1996)
Election Unit (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Gardening Unit Study (Jan./Feb. 1996)
Vision Unit Study (Nov./Dec. 1995)
November: A Month for Praise and Thanksgiving
(Sept./Oct. 1995)
How To Conduct a Unit Study (Mar./Apr. 1995)
Ancient Arithmetic Unit Study (May/June 1994)
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