Archive for July, 2010
22 July 2010
Just for Laughs 9
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: humour.
Profound! Now isn’t this funny in a sad way?
13 July 2010
Homeschooling to strengthen family
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement; Family.
There are many reasons to homeschool. But for the Christian, homeschool is really a natural expression of parenting and family-driven discipleship. Here’s what Voddie Baucham has to say about family:
If you’re interested to learn how homeschool builds deeper faith and strengthens family, make time for our seminar, The Christian Homeschool: Foundations for Radical Discipleship.
For FULL details, fees, and location, please click on NOTICES and register today! It’s on Saturday 24 July 2010, and the countdown’s begun…
11 July 2010
CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL SEMINAR
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Announcement.
NEWSFLASH!
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve finalised details for our Christian Homeschool Seminar on Saturday 24 July 2010. Titled, CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL: FOUNDATIONS FOR RADICAL DISCIPLESHIP, we aim to take a big picture view of homeschooling – beyond books and education, to a radical paradigm of discipleship.
Homeschoolers Moses Tey and his wife Cathy and their 2 boys are from the US, and they have become family friends since our paths converged. I heartily welcome you to give him a listen and be challenged. Moses and Cathy are passionate about reflecting God’s glory in authentic community through an integrated lifestyle encompassing family, small group and church.
We have heard Moses speak numerous times. He is a passionate presenter committed to Scripture and practical application. Come to have your world view challenged, passion refreshed, and vision deepened. Apologies for the late notice.
PLEASE CLICK ON OUR NOTICES PAGE FOR FULL DETAILS.
2 July 2010
Using pretend play at home
Posted by DAVID BC TAN under: Play; Preschool.
Homeschooling mom DJ shares how she uses pretend play to teach Mandarin at home. She wrote this on her blog:
“So last night, I decided to plan my own lesson plan. I wanted it to be fun. I took out one of the books I bought sometime ago called Literacy Play (under Language). I like the book because it uses pretend play (or dramatic play) to teach kids vocabulary. I think it is rather fun way to play.”
DJ goes on to write about the fun they all had pretending to be customer and hairdresser.
“Then I make a price list and a appointment time table for her. I also downloaded some clip art from the net, so that we can make name card. 
“I also explained what is a hairdresser and what does she do, etc. After that, I took out the price list and we discussed about how much we should charged for each item. Den wrote down the price. Then I introduced the appointment time table. She wanted to open her shop from 10am-10pm because she has no husband and baby yet. 
I let her wrote down the time on the time table.”
Pretend play is a great way to engage young learners! And as DJ has shown you can pick your ideas from anywhere and then adapt them – including language – to make learning fun.
Drop in at DJ’s blog My Journal, A Homeschooling Mom to read the rest of this story and pick up more tips from her older posts here.
Thanks DJ for sharing, and thanks also for letting me post your story here!