Thrift Schooling

  99 Stories I Could Tell  takes creative writing to a whole new level. If you have a reluctant writer, and are looking for a way to spark a little creativity, this activity book for teens is exactly what you need. Adding this activity daily to my son's ninth grade homeschool routine has helped him tremendously.  Creative writing can be a challenge for literal children. My ninth grader is a hands-on, practical, get-the-job-done type of kid. On several occasions he will write when it is not a school assignment, but writing is not his favorite activity. He will write to his pen pal (through a program available to subscribers of Focus on the Family Clubhouse Magazine), and he enjoys participating in the annual Rainbow Resource Center Summer Writing Contest. Both of these activities have a reward. Writing to his pen pal means he will receive a response in the mail. Creating a story for the summer contest means he will receive a hard copy of his story, and a $5 Dairy Queen gif...

  WriteShop Level 1  is part of the Timberdoodle tenth grade curriculum kit . My son is steadily working through their ninth grade curriculum kit , which is working out well for him and I would not be surprised if we choose to continue his high school years with these kits. From the planner, to the activities, to the high quality math, science, and English materials, this has been his best year so far—and he has been homeschooled from the beginning. What makes Timberdoodle kits worth the investment is the work is done for you. Everything is there. If you have a students that likes checklists, and is eager to get school done so he can have the rest of the day to pursue what he wants, Timberdoodle kits are absolutely for you.  I was excited to see WriteShop as a part of Timberdoodle. I have been a fan of WriteShop for a long time. I have used the lower levels in the past with great success. The level I am reviewing today is for teens, but if you have younger children, check...

  What is Lifemark? Well, for one, it is an incredible film that was released today by The Kendrick Brothers and Kirk Cameron. What does Lifemark mean? Well, if I told you that, I would spoil the entire premise of the movie! You are just going to have to see it for yourself to find out, and let me tell you, it is most likely not what you think. Like many of you, I have followed the Christian movie scene since the nineties. From the Left Behind series to the Kendrick Brothers' first Christian movie release of Flywheel to Fireproof, War Room, and more, Christian movies have come a long way. Lifemark is by far the best Christian film I have ever seen . The passion, heart, and quality of acting pulls the entire film together.  Dawn Long, who played Melissa, the birth mom was the star of the film, in my opinion. Her acting was next level. Her passion and quality acting, along with the storyline, made this a movie that I would watch over and over. Although this cast included many st...