Bird in a Jar

Hmm...Let's see...for the bird in the jar you will need:

a recycled bean or pickle jar with lid

some faux grass or moss

a stick from the yard, broken to fit

a bird

a scrap piece of material

a ribbon 

Wishing you homeschool blessings,

Our Bible Studies

Why do we do Bible studies straight from the Bible?

For me, it is simple really. God has left his Word for us. Not to take it or leave it. Not to change it or water it down. He has left his Word so that we can KNOW what he wants breathed into our lives. We simply must pick it up. He will not force us to follow Him; we have to come to Him by choice.

So that is what we choose.

We break our Bible study time down into three parts.

Bible Reading: We read straight from the Bible (as soon as our kids can sit and listen to a story), so the Bible itself takes priority. Occasionally we will look at a print by an artist that shows a scene. When children can read at about a fourth grade level, ours start reading on their own in the Old Testament and 2 of gospels, making maps, studying pictures and doing additional research (we love looking into archeology). At about 12, children can look at doctrine, apologetics, how to teach the Bible, and working on understanding difficult doctrines.

Memory Verse: Once or twice a day we read a memory verse and commit it to memory by end of the week. I like writing the verses on this stand that I made. I put it is the kitchen so we can see it regularly.

Hymn Studies: We study one new hymn a month. Here are some that we've studied over the years.
There are some things that I hope my children will come to know by studying this way.
1) God is creator, king, Alpha, and Omega.
2) Jesus died for our transgressions and is the risen savior.
3) God is a loving father.
4) God is the ultimate authority.
5) We are mercifully given the gift of the Holy Spirit.
6) By grace alone, we are saved.
Wishing you homeschool blessings,

Standing Scripture Holder

For our year long Colossians Scripture Memorization,

I made this standing scripture holder from Raising Homemakers.

I used the back of a notebook, 2 rings, a hole punch, regular old scissors,

some ribbon, glue stick, and scrapbook paper.

If you are participating in the Colossians in a Year scripture memorization,

we'd love to hear about how you are memorizing your verses!

Happy homeschool blessings,

Bethany



Memory Scripture for the Year: Colossians

So...

I am attempting something

that I have never attempted.

I will admit I am a little frightened

that I will fail.

We are going to join Ann at Holy Experience

in learning Colossians in a Year.

I have never

taken

such a huge amount

of scripture on.

But with his grace,

I will be able to put this to memory.

If you'd like to try it too,

there is a cover

and weekly pages

designed for a 3X5 book to download.

Wishing you homeschool blessings,

Bethany

Versus and Sign Language

Every week we choose a bible verse to memorize.
We just finished:
Jeremiah 1:5
Proverbs 23:26
Psalm 119:11
John 10:27

I will often use Blue Letter Bible . You can choose a word to search or verse, the translation you would like, and the original Greek or Hebrew word and meaning.

We also learn sign language to the verses. My favorite signing site is: American Sign Language Browser. We use it all of the time.

We are working on John 3:16 now. This link (John 3:16 sign language) goes to a catchy song to the verse. My kiddos love it!