8. Supplemental Tuesdays

Flog - to blog via Facebook. (I am pretty sure I just made that up)

     That's where I have been these past several months. I realized last night, however, that I miss my lengthy "status updates" via Blogger. So, here I am. As Monday evenings linger, the children are allowed to stay up a little later than 9:00. Today is Tuesday which means the kids have the privilege to sleep in a little - the perks of being homeschooled. (see this site for how spelling counts when using the term "Homeschool")

What's on the day's agenda?

     Tuesdays are the days we prepare for our congregation bible study. Each Tuesday evening we meet at a place called a Kingdom Hall. 

Why not "church"? 

     Well, in the Bible, the Greek term that is sometimes translated “church” refers to a group of worshipers, not to the building they meet in. Just like Study Hall (in school) is a meeting place for studying secular school work, a Kingdom Hall is used to meet together and study the bible. 

Why "Kingdom"? 

     Because we not only learn about what the Bible teaches and how we can apply it, but we learn about God's Kingdom and all of the things it will bring to mankind. So that being said, we reserve Tuesdays for preparing for these vital meetings. They have greatly built up our relationship with our Creator as well as enhanced my children's reading fluency, courage in public speaking and provide an abundance in association with a variety of age groups.

How are these meetings used in conjunction with our homeschool curriculum? 

     We use a textbook called Benefit From Theocratic Ministry School Education. This book acts as a workbook, with the bible as our primary textbook. The education we receive in the school provides many skills such as: 

• Listening and remembering

• Personal reading

• Studying

• Doing Research

• Analyzing and organizing

• Conversing

• Answering questions

• Putting thoughts down in writing

     As a mother and teacher, the instruction we gain in public reading and in the arts of speaking and teaching are, by far, my favorite feature of this school. Our young ones are not limited to a class of twenty-one 12-year olds, but are engaged in a Hall full of a variety of ages, from the youngest (that also raises her hand and answers) being 2 years old and the oldest being nearly 93 years old!

     This school has had an amazing impact on my family. Best of all, this school is FREE to all who attend. You can find out more by visiting THIS LINK.