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Hope Chest #54 part 4: Keep Going!
#1 · January 27, 2003, 9:57 am
Posted by: homenews <homenews@...>
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THE HOPE CHEST:
Ideas and Inspiration for Home Education
January / February 2003
Issue #54: Keep Going!
Part 4: The Final Stuff
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THE HOPE CHEST:
Ideas and Inspiration for Home Education
January / February 2003
Issue #54: Keep Going!
Part 4: The Final Stuff
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Web site: http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/welcome.html
Personal e-mail: [email protected]
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Part 4: The Final Stuff
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What's New at the Knowles House?
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Resource Ordering Information
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Reprint Permission
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE KNOWLES HOUSE?
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WHAT'S NEW AT THE KNOWLES HOUSE?
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BABY NEWS: In just a few more weeks, baby Benjamin Joseph
Knowles will be out of my belly and into my arms! Hallelujah! The
last month of pregnancy is usually the hardest, and this 9th time is
no exception. If I haven't had him by February 13 (which is three
days before my official due date) I will be induced. My body just
handles things better this way. So far, my midwife, perinatologist and endocrinologist say that everything looks healthy! I would definitely say the nesting instinct has kicked in. I'm trying to get all of the miscellaneous little details taken care of before baby arrives, but probably half of them will stay on my to-do list for a few more months! (I had been putting off packing my hospital suitcase -- until Saturday night when I had a few hours of false labor! That got me scurrying!)
Knowles will be out of my belly and into my arms! Hallelujah! The
last month of pregnancy is usually the hardest, and this 9th time is
no exception. If I haven't had him by February 13 (which is three
days before my official due date) I will be induced. My body just
handles things better this way. So far, my midwife, perinatologist and endocrinologist say that everything looks healthy! I would definitely say the nesting instinct has kicked in. I'm trying to get all of the miscellaneous little details taken care of before baby arrives, but probably half of them will stay on my to-do list for a few more months! (I had been putting off packing my hospital suitcase -- until Saturday night when I had a few hours of false labor! That got me scurrying!)
MY HUSBAND: In spite of not having a full-time paying job, Thad
has managed to stay quite busy taking care of his mother during her
battle with cancer, keeping track of her rental investment properties
in Kansas, and taking classes and self-study exams toward his
Facility Management certification, not to mention helping me cope
with the challenges of late pregnancy. Best of all, he has been able
to spend time getting reconnected with the children, which was a
little hard to do when he was working 60+ hours per week, and
getting home just about an hour before their bedtime! We are still
actively looking for jobs, and hope that he will either find one or
create his own sometime in March. My dear mother-in-law started
radiation treatments this week, and we pray that these will not cause
too much damage to either her esophagus or her only lung (the
other was removed in 1997).
has managed to stay quite busy taking care of his mother during her
battle with cancer, keeping track of her rental investment properties
in Kansas, and taking classes and self-study exams toward his
Facility Management certification, not to mention helping me cope
with the challenges of late pregnancy. Best of all, he has been able
to spend time getting reconnected with the children, which was a
little hard to do when he was working 60+ hours per week, and
getting home just about an hour before their bedtime! We are still
actively looking for jobs, and hope that he will either find one or
create his own sometime in March. My dear mother-in-law started
radiation treatments this week, and we pray that these will not cause
too much damage to either her esophagus or her only lung (the
other was removed in 1997).
OUR CHILDREN: In a nutshell, here are some things my children
have done well lately! (Focus on the positive, right?) Thad and I have gotten brave enough to help Mary (15) learn to drive. She's pretty good! She occasionally lets me help her with her other school work, like interpreting poems for her Brit Lit course, or reviewing plans for her first major research paper on the psychological influences of advertising. I continue to be clueless about chemistry, so her friend Jordan helps her with that. Julia (13) started her second basketball season recently; we've been quite pleased with the Christian emphasis of the Upwards sports program. Rachel (12 in two weeks) is our most structured student, and really appreciates the clear assignments she and Julia receive in their Friday afternoon EXCEL classes. Both of them are practicing a Revolutionary War era play that Jill, one of their classmates, has written for our support group's Promotion Night presentations in May. Joanna (10) decided recently that she LIKES writing, and has cranked out pages and pages of fascinating historical fiction, as well as blitzing through her math book. She's also busy with a lavishly illustrated display about birds for our support group's science fair. Lydia (8) has been such a sweetie, always offering to bring me some cold water or fix me breakfast. She's made huge progress in school lately (especially in math!), and keeps the young ones entertained with her creative play ideas. Andrew (5) has founded "The Hug Club" consisting of Mom, his younger siblings, and himself. What a cuddly bunch! He's a stellar reader now, and puts this skill to use by reading to the rest of the Hug Club. Since they are using a lot more books, I moved a bookcase from my bedroom to theirs. This has cut down on the number of picture books left out in the living room. Micah (3) can tell me about stories he has heard, especially if he can go back and look at the pictures in a book. He also draws some really funky pictures of his own -- people with arms and legs branching off the head! Naomi (2 in two weeks) ) has been blasting off with her vocabulary, and amazes us all! She is in the "I do it" stage of dressing and feeding herself.
have done well lately! (Focus on the positive, right?) Thad and I have gotten brave enough to help Mary (15) learn to drive. She's pretty good! She occasionally lets me help her with her other school work, like interpreting poems for her Brit Lit course, or reviewing plans for her first major research paper on the psychological influences of advertising. I continue to be clueless about chemistry, so her friend Jordan helps her with that. Julia (13) started her second basketball season recently; we've been quite pleased with the Christian emphasis of the Upwards sports program. Rachel (12 in two weeks) is our most structured student, and really appreciates the clear assignments she and Julia receive in their Friday afternoon EXCEL classes. Both of them are practicing a Revolutionary War era play that Jill, one of their classmates, has written for our support group's Promotion Night presentations in May. Joanna (10) decided recently that she LIKES writing, and has cranked out pages and pages of fascinating historical fiction, as well as blitzing through her math book. She's also busy with a lavishly illustrated display about birds for our support group's science fair. Lydia (8) has been such a sweetie, always offering to bring me some cold water or fix me breakfast. She's made huge progress in school lately (especially in math!), and keeps the young ones entertained with her creative play ideas. Andrew (5) has founded "The Hug Club" consisting of Mom, his younger siblings, and himself. What a cuddly bunch! He's a stellar reader now, and puts this skill to use by reading to the rest of the Hug Club. Since they are using a lot more books, I moved a bookcase from my bedroom to theirs. This has cut down on the number of picture books left out in the living room. Micah (3) can tell me about stories he has heard, especially if he can go back and look at the pictures in a book. He also draws some really funky pictures of his own -- people with arms and legs branching off the head! Naomi (2 in two weeks) ) has been blasting off with her vocabulary, and amazes us all! She is in the "I do it" stage of dressing and feeding herself.
The March issue of the Hope Chest will probably have the theme of
creativity, especially creative writing. I'd love to hear all of YOUR
great ideas on these subjects, so send them in!
creativity, especially creative writing. I'd love to hear all of YOUR
great ideas on these subjects, so send them in!
That's all for now! I should have some big baby news here in a few
weeks!
weeks!
Blessings,
Virginia
Virginia
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RESOURCE ORDERING INFORMATION
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RESOURCE ORDERING INFORMATION
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For more information on some of these resources, you can log onto
the Resource page of my web site:
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/resourceorders.html
the Resource page of my web site:
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/resourceorders.html
Common Sense Excellence: Faith-Filled Home Education for
Preschool to 5th Grade is a comprehensive subject-by-subject
teaching guide with teaching methods, Scriptural inspiration,
resource recommendations, scope and sequence, and much more.
It has 231 jam packed pages. If you would like a more complete
description, including table of contents, click on
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/cse.html or e-mail me and ask for
it! $20
Preschool to 5th Grade is a comprehensive subject-by-subject
teaching guide with teaching methods, Scriptural inspiration,
resource recommendations, scope and sequence, and much more.
It has 231 jam packed pages. If you would like a more complete
description, including table of contents, click on
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/cse.html or e-mail me and ask for
it! $20
The Real Life Home School Mom: A Book of Help and Hope
ministers to a mother's heart with encouragement and practical tips.
Chapters include Blessed and Stressed, In Search of Sanity, The
Hallmarks of a Gentle Spirit, Abide in Christ, Theory and Practicality:
How Does Education Really Work?, Your Support Network, Life
Management 101, A Vision for the Future, Busy at Home, Excellent
Work!, Building the Family Home, Cherishing Your Marriage, Little
People, The Transitions of Life and The Home Schooled Mom. List
price is $16. Discount price is $14. For more information, click on
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/reallife.html
ministers to a mother's heart with encouragement and practical tips.
Chapters include Blessed and Stressed, In Search of Sanity, The
Hallmarks of a Gentle Spirit, Abide in Christ, Theory and Practicality:
How Does Education Really Work?, Your Support Network, Life
Management 101, A Vision for the Future, Busy at Home, Excellent
Work!, Building the Family Home, Cherishing Your Marriage, Little
People, The Transitions of Life and The Home Schooled Mom. List
price is $16. Discount price is $14. For more information, click on
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/reallife.html
The Learner's Journal is an easy to use lesson planner and
resource log containing enough pages for 50 weeks for one child. It
has been used by over 100 children, with great results. There are
annual pages in the front to record major resources, notable
literature, field trips, special accomplishments and skills samples.
Weekly page spreads feature 9 subject blocks (Character Training,
Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and 3 unlabeled
blocks), a small five day calendar (undated), a list to record
resources used, and a note area. It comes in lunar blue, rocket red,
solar yellow, terra green or pulsar pink. The simple, attractive
cover is suitable for all ages. You can see sample pages at:
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/learnersjournal.html $10
resource log containing enough pages for 50 weeks for one child. It
has been used by over 100 children, with great results. There are
annual pages in the front to record major resources, notable
literature, field trips, special accomplishments and skills samples.
Weekly page spreads feature 9 subject blocks (Character Training,
Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and 3 unlabeled
blocks), a small five day calendar (undated), a list to record
resources used, and a note area. It comes in lunar blue, rocket red,
solar yellow, terra green or pulsar pink. The simple, attractive
cover is suitable for all ages. You can see sample pages at:
http://www.hopechest.homestead.com/learnersjournal.html $10
Cassette tape containing two audio messages: Nurturing Naomi
(How to Help Yourself or Someone Else Overcome
Discouragement) AND Common Sense Excellence. 75 minutes
total. $4 (no shipping charge if this is ordered by itself)
ORDERING INFORMATION:
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS! If you order any three items or more that
are over $10 each, take $1 off the price of each item.
are over $10 each, take $1 off the price of each item.
SHIPPING: Shipping to USA addresses is $2.50 minimum and 10%
after that. Florida residents pay 6% sales tax AFTER computing
shipping. (Contact me for foreign shipping rates, rush shipping
rates, or quantity pricing.)
after that. Florida residents pay 6% sales tax AFTER computing
shipping. (Contact me for foreign shipping rates, rush shipping
rates, or quantity pricing.)
ORDERING BY REGULAR MAIL: Send me a list of which
books you want and how many, and compute the subtotal. It is best
to check with me by e-mail to make sure I have everything in stock.
(If I am out, my books can be reprinted on short notice.) Mail your check, order and e-mail address to:
Virginia Knowles / 1925 Blossom Lane / Maitland, FL 32751
books you want and how many, and compute the subtotal. It is best
to check with me by e-mail to make sure I have everything in stock.
(If I am out, my books can be reprinted on short notice.) Mail your check, order and e-mail address to:
Virginia Knowles / 1925 Blossom Lane / Maitland, FL 32751
ORDERING ON THE WEB WITH PAYPAL: If you prefer to order with a credit or debit card on the web, go to the PayPal web site at https://www.paypal.com and send the payment to
[email protected]. Be sure to get the e-mail address correct!
Also be sure to include your name, address and other order
information. This is the ONLY way I can accept credit/debit card
payment.
[email protected]. Be sure to get the e-mail address correct!
Also be sure to include your name, address and other order
information. This is the ONLY way I can accept credit/debit card
payment.
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Home School News. For a free subscription, send an e-mail
message to [email protected] or visit
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Please send me a copy of the publication which includes the
material.
Virginia Knowles / 1925 Blossom Lane / Maitland, FL 32751
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