September 05, 2003
Start the Day Right...
One of the things I've learned about homeschooling over these past few years is to start each day out right. For me, that means several things:
Get up by 7:00 a.m. (at least!)
Shower before breakfast (when possible!)
Have "quiet time" before school
Throw a load of clothes in the washer before school
Be ready for school on time (which is 9:00 a.m. for us)
Begin each school session with a devotion and prayer
This year one of the new things I've started, since the kids are getting older, is that I let each of them lead us in devotion once a week. So on Tuesday Zach leads us in devotion, and on Thursday Jenna takes a turn. This accomplishes several things... First, I don't have to have devotions prepared on those days. Second, by allowing them to lead, they are learning to prepare devotions--which means they are also learning to apply God's Word to their lives! And third, it allows them to be in charge of something, which makes them feel good about themselves, plus it teaches them to be leaders.
I wish I could take the credit for this idea, but as with all my good ideas, this one came straight from God Himself!
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
--James 1:5
Posted by at September 5, 2003 03:42 PM
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