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	New Year's Resolutions New Year’s resolutions???they come in as many varieties as colors in a new crayon box. But it’s only September! Why are we talking about New Year’s resolutions now? Because it’s the new school year, and whether we admit it or not, we all start the school year with secret resolutions that “this year things will be different!”		10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Homeschool Year Try these tips to help make the most of your year homeschooling.
	Homeschool Hiking—A Learning Experience Sunny summer months are a great time to take your family for a hike through God’s beautiful creation. The kids may have a break from school, but that doesn’t mean your next family hike can’t be a learning experience. Here are just a few tips to encourage your child to explore and learn by combining his or her natural curiosity with outdoor fun.		God's Blueprint for Friendships A father of five explains how Jesus' example can teach homeschooled children how to get along with each other and have meaningful friendships.
	Meet the Author: Kim Stegall As a child, BJU Press textbook author Kim Stegall was not interested in following her parents’ English teaching careers, but love for the English language ran in her blood. Distinctive phrases, unusual vocabulary words, and “listen to this!” created a daily atmosphere in which English linguistics were a beloved part of everyday life.		Meet the Author: Dennis Bollinger “Helping students fall in love with history should be the goal of every history teacher,” says Dennis Bollinger—and he would know! Thanks to two history teachers passionate about their subject and God’s role in it, Dennis developed a love for history that would influence his studies and his life.
	The Art of Asking Questions Asking good questions is not natural for most teachers. Even experienced home educators can often become more effective by evaluating whether their questions are exercising students' critical thinking skills.		Comprehending Comprehension Most publishers claim their textbooks promote comprehension of the subject matter. Homeschool parents must critically evaluate these claims based on their goals for their homeschool curriculum.
	Evaluating Literature Part 1 \| Part 2 Both strict censorship and total exposure in a homeschool literature curriculum can harm a child's worldview. The biblical perspective is to teach discernment of objectionable elements and themes through the lens of Scripture.		A Great Gift! Reading to your children not only gives you and your child memorable moments together, but also increases their listening comprehension, language skills, and cognitive development.