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Review of God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn by Julie Polanco

8/15/2018

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God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn by Julie Polanco is a great resource for those interested in learning what Christian Unschooling is all about.

Julie's love for the Lord and her children shines through, which made me enjoy reading her book. 

I love exploring all kinds of homeschooling methods like classical, unit studies, Charlotte Mason/living books, notebooking, and  delight-directed studies. Until now, all that I have read about Unschooling has been secular materials by John Holt and others. 

Julie talks about the Lord and His place in their homeschool. By the end of the book, I felt like I knew Julie and her family. What a likeable bunch! 

Though I am not an unschooler, I saw one thing throughout the book that won my heart: Julie lives life WITH her kids. She doesn't send them off to do workbooks, but rather she is actively involved in her children's life and education. Honestly, that is something all parents could enjoy more of in today's busy world. 

In God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn, Julie stresses the need to get rid of distractions that keep us from learning. More good advice for homeschoolers of every stripe. 


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Julie divides children into three age groups: children under eight, children eight to twelve, and teens. Each group gets their own chapter. 

She stresses the need for plenty of time to play for each of the younger two groups. She suggests activities to enjoy with your children under eight, especially involving art, music, nature, and movement. As children get older, she advocates serving and starting little businesses. I love that!

I appreciate her view of teens--that they are able to accomplish anything adults can! 

My favorite chapter was "Spreading the Banquet" where she gives advice on providing educational opportunities for children and teens. She addresses several different kinds of learners and how to reach them including the 'baby', 'picky eater', 'I want it my way', and 'eat anything'. She has great ideas and suggestions. 

When she gives advice on how to start homeschooling, one of the things she mentions is to play with your children if you don't already. Playing with your children is time well-spent!

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If you are investigating different methods of homeschooling and are interested in unschooling, this will be a great book to read. I like Julie's heart to raise children who love the Lord. 

Julie is offering her book 1/2 off until August 22. Check it out!

You can learn more about Julie Polanco on Facebook and Pinterest.

​You can read more reviews about God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn by Julie Polanco here. 

Until next time, Happy Homeschooling! 

Warmly, 
Meredith Curtis

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  • Home
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    • Author Pastor Mike Curtis
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    • Homeschool >
      • Joyful & Successful Homeschooling
      • Seven R's of Homeschooling
      • Quick & EZ Unit Study Fun
      • Unlocking the Mystery of Homeschooling High School
    • Picture Books
    • Celebrate >
      • Wedding Planner
      • St. Valentine's Day Cards
      • Celebrate Our Christian Heroes
      • Celebrate Thanksgiving
      • Celebrate Christmas with a Traveling Dinner
  • Curriculum
    • HIS Story of the 20th Century >
      • HIS Story of the 20th Century Textbook
      • HIS Story of the 20th Century High School Workbook >
        • 20 Century HS Workbook Answer Key
      • HIS Story of the 20th Century Middle School Workbook >
        • 20 Century MS Workbook Answer Key
      • HIS Story of the 20th Century Cookbook
    • High School Courses >
      • Economics, Finances, & Business >
        • Economics, Finances, & Business Answer Key by Meredith Curtis
      • American Literature & Research
      • British Literature
      • Who-Dun-It Murder Mystery
      • Foundations of Western Literature
      • Communication 101: Essays & Speeches
      • Old Testament Survey
      • Worldview: Understand the Times Workbook
      • Drama
      • Career Choices & the College Decision
      • Real Men 101
      • Real Men 102
      • Real Men 103: Leadership
      • God's Girls 101
      • God's Girls 103
      • God's Girls 104: Motherhood
      • God's Girls 105: Homemaking
    • Travel God's World Geography >
      • Travel God's World Geography Unit Study/Worktext
      • Travel God's World Cookbook
    • Unit Studies >
      • Travel to London Unit Study
      • Travel the World Country Report Lapbook
      • Celebrate Christmas in Colonial America Unit Study
      • Celebrate Christmas with Cookies Unit Study
      • Celebrate Christmas in Germany Unit Study
      • My Creation Week Lapbook
      • Lambs Exploring Heavens Lapbook
    • Teach History the Fun Way >
      • American History Cookbook
      • Ancient History Cookbook
      • Ancient History Timeline
      • American History Timeline
      • Let's Have Our Own Archaeological Dig
      • Let's Have Our Own Ancient Greek Olympics Games
      • Let's Have Our Own Medieval Banquet
      • Let's Have Our Own Luau
    • Families Learn Together American History >
      • FLT American History Art Appreciation
    • STEM Notebooking Pages
    • Middle School Courses >
      • Americana Newspaper Reporting
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      • The Making of Real Men
      • Real Men Talk about Freedom, Girls, & Marriage
      • Real Men Build
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      • God's Girls Brand New Life
      • God's Girls Beauty Secrets
      • God's Girls Friends to the End
      • God's Girls Talk about Guys, Virtue, & Marriage
    • Ladies Bible Studies >
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      • A Wise Woman Builds
      • Jesus, Fill My Heart & Home
      • Friends to the End
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