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Quaker Cyber Schools????? 26 Replies

Started by MJ. Last reply by Hystery Jul 2.

Book list for Quaker children 2 Replies

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Why there is a need for alternative education 1 Reply

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Jennifer M: Children in Worship

We teased out the subtlety of joyful, connected noises versus disruptive noises from children who are feeling disconnected. The happy, babbling baby or wiggling o. generally contented child are fine, but the noises that are stemming fro. child who no longer wants to be in worship and is feeling neglected are our sign to take them out. When is the nois. noise of community and connection in the Spirit, and when is i. noise of distress, frus

Emerging Diane on Woolman's simplicity and families and schools

Quaker schools can excel. believe, by practicing the Quaker testimonies, putting Christ at their center and emphasizing education--and life-- not a. way to get "a competitive advantage" over others, but as training to serve. They could change the world. dream, but enough independent schools practicing Woolman-like principles could at least gradually change the education system in this country. But how many do? Olney does, yet does

Emerging Diane asks what makes a school Quaker?

This Quaker went on to wonder: If schools, because of their visibility and good reputations, are the chief means of Friends' evangelism should the Quaker community do more to support them? And should Quakers do more to encourage Quaker attendance at these schools, which are largely filled with non-Quakers? And should they do more to encourage Quaker staffing, another area dominated by non-Quakers?martin_kelley 2009-06-05T22:11:39Z

Eileen Flanagan's God Raising Us pamphlet

Parenting a. Spiritual Practice. Pendle Hill Pamphlet 396chrismsf 2009-05-06T05:23:54Z

Stephanie muddles through Defending the Faith

I'm left not knowing quite what to do with this experience. Woul. more confident and clear description of Quaker theology have served the situation better? I'm not so sure -- it might have sparked debate or defensiveness, whic. don't believe we're ready for. Ye. fee. little bad about my halting and awkward comments regarding the Quaker tradition tha. respect so greatly.robinmohr 2009-02-08T00:57:09Z

Chris M. teaches the development of Quaker peace testimony

Recentl. taugh. Firstday School lesson that aimed to get the group of older elementary students to think about the origins of the Quaker peace testimony.martin_kelley 2008-10-16T13:30:07Z

Tree of Life Musings: Interesting Development

Dunagan, our three year old, thre. temper tantrum last First Day because he didn't get to join Daddy in worship.chrismsf 2008-08-28T20:08:11Z

Imperfect Serenity: Materialism

robinmohr 2008-08-07T16:59:30Z

speakinglife.com: Gathered in the Spirit (at FGC)

"the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Indeed. saw every one of these fruits in action over and over again. Wha. wouldn't give to livrobinmohr 2008-07-11T21:48:22Z

A Clothing for the Soul divine

Kébé says, "I miss you Daddy." We're in this together, waiting and longing together. with all my experience and world-weariness, my wife with hers, alongside this small new person who has experienced so little and yet already understands so much.walkinthelight 2008-06-30T19:16:42Z

Shelley's narrated slideshow on annual community-building event

"I've been wanting to do some kind of image-oriented promotion for this amazing Quaker event for at least two years now. Hope folks enjoy it!"martin_kelley 2008-06-24T14:06:31Z

Homeschooling Blog: The Feather and the Harp

family’s Quaker homeschooling journe. Home A personal blog abou. Quaker homeschooling family.martin_kelley 2008-05-12T02:22:44Z

A painful story from a Friend wanting meeting help & accountability in homeschooling

A member said "I oppose K-, her vision, and everything she stands for.&quot. was stunned. The meeting was silent. No one responded, an. said, somewhat choked, that suc. response made me want to take my children and never come back. was in tears when Imartin_kelley 2008-05-12T02:21:22Z

Jenell on Belonging or not

the family reunion aspect of religious gatherings and not being one of the familyrobinmohr 2008-04-09T18:43:11Z

Imperfect Eileen on "eco-moms" and working a concern together

It's been pretty lonely being the only family on the block that composts, yet in my Quaker meetin. compare myself to some of the single people who live much less wasteful lives. Talking with other parents... seems lik. good next step.martin_kelley 2008-02-20T21:16:57Z

Imperfect Eileen on discernment in children

I’ve been thinking about trusting the discernment of our children. It seems to bring together two huge and difficult questions: How do we know if someone else is truly listening to God’s guidance? And how do we prepare our children to be adults?martin_kelley 2008-01-14T12:25:19Z

Blog: Tree of Life Homeschool

We're Quaker homeschoolers following the Enki approach to education and just beginning our journey. This i. personal scrapbook. way for us to connect with other Quaker families and Enki homeschoolers.martin_kelley 2008-01-14T12:17:33Z

Susan Tannehill in Friends Journal: Parenting for Adulthood

Our children, ages 12 and 8, are being raised within our meeting. Many times in my life a. Friendly paren. find myself not wanting to choose between two alternatives but to look at both of them and find some ground between them.martin_kelley 2008-01-14T12:16:12Z