Zach in Mexico

Summer Cram Session

I love to read. But I don’t think I have read so many books since I was in High School! I feel like I cramming for the new school year!

I am reading books on schooling. Classics. Worldview. Heavy!

I have been listening to a lot of stuff too. I am listening to Audrey’s Homeschooling from the Heart Series (GREAT!) and also Dr. Jeff Myers audio seminars (GREAT!).

And tonight I cut up a LOT of fresh tomatos.

Love to everyone! char

VBS!

Boy the kids are having fun this week!

Blasting off with our space VBS at Community Bible Church has been such a blessing for our family.

Are you having fun at VBS too?

What is your favorite part?

I think we could all help…

To homeschool do we have to be against all public school education and educators?

My personal opinion is that we will always need schools.

Read this post:   http://www.susanwisebauer.com/blog/the-raving-writer/thats-it-as-a-society-were-probably-doomed/

Most teachers are dedicated people who are doing their best with very little support.

They deal with a system which has many limitations. They teach children who come from many different backgrounds, with different learning levels and home lives. In many instances the individual classrooms have few resources.

Here in Beaufort County we have great schools and schools in impoverished areas that need help. Our county does have resources and none of our schools lack for heat or air conditioning or basic resources.

But elsewhere in South Carolina poverty also plays a large factor in a child’s education. The families are poor, but the county is also poor.

Our tax dollars are obviously not enough. Not because the per capita per child ratio isn’t enough, but because it doesn’t translate well to each child through these schools that are in poor districts.

Teach for America is a wonderful program that puts great teachers in classrooms. It is tough to get into the program, because you must be excellent. But even after an excellent teacher is placed in a troubled school, they still have to deal with physical and financial limitations. So how can we help?

I don’t think the answer is to throw up our hands and say, “Well, I homeschool my kids.”

Homeschooling is as much a calling as an educational choice. What about the kids whose parents cannot or don’t care to educate their own children? Let’s also be a part of reaching those children too.

What if each of us was a part of a movement to see all children educated?

What a lot of influence our love for these little ones would have. Could these be the children Christ wants us to reach too?

What do you think? char

Boys vs. Girls

another thrilling Jack Smith Production….. is HERE

The evil Girls are taking control of Northern Cushian when an elite Marine task force is dispatched….

(Note- This version does not contain music because of youtubes strict copyright rules)

A View from Vendors Hall!

What another great day we had today!

Click here to see all the great pictures!

The rain held off and we had a beautiful sunny day.

When it finally started storming in the afternoon, it cleared off again in time for the evening session.

The conference is going smoothly and the BOOK Blast went great! Much used curriculum was sold and many people walked away with just what they wanted and a great deal to boot!

The new vendors had their booths looking shiny and were busy helping customers giving everyone great prices.

The centerpiece of course was Lamplighter Publishers with their BEAUTIFUL collection of books.

If you have time today, come see what all the fuss is about!

Saturday, June 6

8:30 am                                On-site Registration begins

9:00 – 4:00 pm                    Vendor Hall open – Shop for New Curriculum!

9:30 am                                Keynote Address – “Pursuit of Excellence”

Mark Hamby of Lamplighter Ministries

10:45 – 3:30 pm                  Vendor Workshops, Q&A Panels

Goals for home education.

The original name of my blog was Homeschooling Rules!

I changed it when I realized I really didn’t know that much about homeschooling.

I still don’t know that much about homeschooling, but I am growing in knowledge and wisdom.

I am excited about our annual homeschool/parenting conference that begins tonight at 7 pm.

We will have speakers, curriculum, used books and most importantly encouragement. The encouragement to continue home educating our children.

What is your goal for home education?

Well for many it is the best possible academics. For others it is a desire to live a separated life unto the Lord.

My husband and I want to spend every day living and learning with our kids about life and the Lord. I realized a long time ago that I cannot impart my faith to my children if I am not with them.

Now that my oldest child is 15, I see how quickly the time goes.  How fleeting is our ability to impact these precious children.

I admit it is difficult to get things done with little ones. But I see now that even the baby (9 weeks old) is quickly growing up. Will I have enough time to make a difference?

My desire is for my children to love God with all their hearts and seek Him for themselves. They will spend far more time out of our home than they will in it. My prayer is that I won’t waste our time together.

I promise that this weekend will not be a waste of time or money. I hope to meet you and see you there! char

Angels rejoicing!

Last night our 5 (almost 6) year old became a Christian!

I cannot tell you how excited we are!

This comes after struggling over a serious sin issue with him that was sooooo frustrating. But I kept telling myself that it was for a purpose.

And it was.

I thank You Lord for giving my son salvation. Thank you also for showing my complete need for You.

Are you struggling with your children right now? Do you feel like that they will never get it?

Spend time seeking God’s help in their area of struggle and also His help to give you a heart to see what they really need… Him. His forgiveness. His restoration.

Our children’s sin is not an inconvenience. It is the way they see their need for the Savior.

I believe it is also His way of showing us our shortcomings. We can never make their lives or our lives perfect enough. We need His grace to live out our lives.

Have you come to this conclusion too? I would love to hear your thoughts.

Congrats Kelly!

Congratulations Kelly Erdel! Pick up your envelope at the registration table the day of the BOOK Blast!

I realized today that everyone who receives these messages via yahoo group may not have gotten the word in time to enter. Never fear!

I have one more $10.00 cash prize available for Friday’s BOOK Blast!

Just CHEC out the new website http://schomeschoolconference.wordpress.com and leave a comment on it.

Tell me what you think about it. Is it easy to find stuff? Are there any other questions you have that are not answered on it? How can we make it easier for you to know whether this is the conference you will drive to or not?

Let me know!

All comments received by THURSDAY morning at 12 noon (EST) will be entered into a drawing for $10.00 cash to be used at the BOOK Blast. You must be registered for the conference to be eligible to win.

Thanks! char

CHEC it out!

CHEC out our new website!

If you post a comment on our new website for the Coastal Home Educators Conference by midnight tonight (Monday June 1st) you will be entered into a drawing for $10.00 CASH to use at the BOOK Blast Used Curriculum sale on Friday the 5th from 9 until 12:30. You must be registered for the CHEConference to be eligible to win. Click the link below to look at the new site!

http://schomeschoolconference.wordpress.com/

Please let me know what you think of the new site and whether the information is helpful. I would love to hear your comments and insights!

Charlotte Cushman