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We believe there is a wonderful work that only mothers can do; to change the world, one child at time. Many mothers are feeling the call to educate their children at home, and we are here to help them along their journey.

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Teach Ye Diligently is a series of articles and additional resources to help you become a more confident teacher. The material is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, Charlotte Mason, and modern research.

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We believe that wonders happen by small and simple things. When you simplify education it will encourage deeper learning and creativity.

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We’re working to create guides that assist you in creating a tailored education for your child,
based on Charlotte Mason’s methods.

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“Beginning with praise is like the dentist that

“Beginning with praise is like the dentist that begins his work with Novocain. The patient still gets a drilling, but the Novocain is painkilling.”
DALE CARNEGIE
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Parents, there is one thing that is unanimous among parenting and leadership books: look for the good in your children and be specific and genuine in your praise. And If you have to criticize, begin with honest appreciation first. When you do this, avoid combining the two sentences with “BUT” and instead use “AND.” _
E.g. “Max, You’re handwriting is improving more and more everyday! AND it will look even better if you make sure your letters fit in the line.”

STORYTELLING 🗣 Marlene Peterson at @welleducate

STORYTELLING 🗣
Marlene Peterson at @welleducatedheart has compiled a wonderful resource on how to tell stories. I have read her entire book and simplified it into these five steps: One | read the story over and over. Get to know it, learn to love it.
Two | envision the story in your mind. Imagine each scene as it happens.
Three | Read the story analytically. Mark these four parts: the beginning that rouses interest; succession of necessary events; a climax that forms the story’s point; and an end that leaves the mind at rest.
Four | practice telling it; change the pace and pitch of your voice depending on mood. Utilize “the pause” before the climax of story.
Five | “cast the spell” and STOP. Let the characters do the talking and “let what he did tell what he was.” Do not break “the spell” with questions. When you reach the climax, end it quickly and stop talking. Resist tacking on a moral! _
This is obviously very simplified and I am currently writing a post about these steps and my personal experiences in a little more detail. You can also check out my stories for a quick example of how I use these steps in preparing for scripture study.

How do I teach my children to love the scriptures?

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“Mothers work wonders once they are convinced that wonders are required of them.”

CHARLOTTE MASON