Something to ponder as you plan the new school year

As you think about a new school year, be sure that the first thing you do is assess where your children are in terms of developing their character.Are we teaching our children to be humble and kind? Are we modeling what it means to ask for forgiveness?To have respect for authority?A bratty, disobedient child who knows his Presidents and speaks Latin is not a blessing to his parents or anyone else.

Character first.

Curriculum will follow.

Heidi St John Homeschooling Guide to Daylight

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About Heidi St. John

Heidi has been married to her husband Jay since 1989. Together they have seven children and three grandchildren! The St. Johns homeschooled their kids all the way through high school. Heidi is the the author of seven books, host of the popular podcast "Off the Bench," and the founder of MomStrong International, an online community of women learning God's Word and how to apply it to every day life. She and her husband Jay are also the founders of Firmly Planted Family and the Firmly Planted Homeschool Resource Center, located in Vancouver, Washington.

4 thoughts on “Something to ponder as you plan the new school year

  1. Greta

    I love this post! I was just reminding myself of this very thing last night. It is so easy to caught up in academics and lose sight of character training. Thanks for posting!!!

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