Homeschool Minnesota

We wish you a Merry Christmas with the board couples who serve you at MÂCHÉ!

The state and federal government wants to give money to homeschooling families under the umbrella of “School Choice”. What does this mean for you, your family, and the future of homeschooling? Is this a blessing or something else? Aby Rinella has done a lot of research into this topic and shares with us all that she has learned. Join us as we discuss the origins of school choice and what is really behind the money. For more information on this subject you can go here: https://homeschoolidaho.org/school-choice/

MÂCHÉ offers a lot of different resources for homeschooling families and one of those experiences is graduation! If you are wanting to celebrate your graduating senior, this is for you. Keith Soencksen talks all about MÂCHÉ’’s Graduation ceremony and reception, how you can get involved, and why it’s important. For more information email Keith at [email protected]

DNA is the very foundation and building block of life. Dr. Rivera calls it God’s “recipe book” for all life in her new book DNA, God, and You from Master Books. Join us as Dr. Rivera talks about how to bring this amazing science to your homeschooled students from Middle School through High School! DNA, God, and You!: https://www.masterbooks.com/dna-god-and-you The Work of Your Hand: https://www.masterbooks.com/the-work-of-your-hand Intro to Forensic Science (High School course with Labs): https://www.masterbooks.com/intro-to-forensic-science-set Replacing Darwin: https://www.masterbooks.com/replacing-darwin Traced: https://www.masterbooks.com/traced YouTube series with Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson: The New History of the Human Race: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1v9pqs4w1mwrGlCET76Rs99Fx0EfJXE4&si=dus_nBhyMr3ZD9nV Traced: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1v9pqs4w1mzxnSlpFs-QmE-cAFm12398&si=g5vZyft3CQ1Z9DVj

Bringing a vision for the world to our children can be a challenge! Abby Joy has awesome strategies for stepping up as a family to instill a passion and vision for cultures and people around the world. Join us as she shares the importance of World Schooling to our families! For more information on Feed My Starving Children: https://www.fmsc.org/ Give Your Child the World: https://a.co/d/hAag2Ld Operation World: https://operationworld.org/ Go Global: https://cultivatedlearning.org/go-global/ Gather ‘Round: https://gatherroundhomeschool.com/ World Watch News: https://worldwatch.news/

This is the episode you’ve been waiting for without realizing it! Kirk Martin has helped thousands of parents learn to calmly parent our children who are strong-willed, always one step ahead, or neurodivergent. Kirk is a homeschool dad who understands the pressures of parenting and home educating at the same time and addresses these parenting issues with humor, compassion, and wisdom. To find out more about Kirk and to listen to his podcast “Calm Parenting” you can follow these links: www.celebratecalm.com https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZWuMa7fheULcg93VU2S9a?si=5uUMKURzQiaKSb3wmY5UTA

Mellany is a blogger, a MN homeschool mom, and a passionate home maker. She shares with us how we can create a sanctuary in our homes for our children and family to thrive. Join us for an encouraging and challenging time of taking stock of our vision for our home and how we can begin to really walk in what God has called us to do. To find Mellany’s blog, go to www.sanctuaryofhome.com

Maybe this is your first time graduating a homeschool student who will be going to college, this one is for you! The admissions and financial aid staff from Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankney, IA answer questions to help streamline the application process for any college your student chooses, but also talks about what they do at FBBC. Faith Baptist Bible College: https://faith.edu/ Apply to FBBC: https://apply.faith.edu/ $99 dual enrollment with FBBC (your first course): https://faith.edu/academics/#dual-credit Fill out the FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/ Scholarship Weekend: https://faith.edu/event/fall-scholarship-weekend/ Transcript Template: https://faith.edu/build-transcript/ Any questions can be emailed to Dana Blomberg at [email protected]

Traditions, favorite foods, fun family time, and memories—what are some of the people at MÂCHÉ thankful for? Join Rob Prigge, Executive Director, Karen Soencksen, Convention Director, and Kelly Lundgren, Executive Assistant as they share all about what they love about Thanksgiving and what they are thanking God for this year. Happy Thanksgiving!

The Holidays aren’t always a happy time for everyone. Sometimes you are dealing with the loss of a family member, a job, or your dealing with sickness or other losses that can make the holidays an isolating and sad time. Karen and Shelly from MÂCHÉ share their stories of loss during the holidays and talk about the process of healing, grieving, celebrating, and grace. If you are struggling this year, you are not alone. We at MÂCHÉ are here for you—we want to pray for you . You can contact us at [email protected]