Personal Development? Both 12 maturity

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  • June 24, 2011 at 9:06 pm
    PioneerHomeschoolGrandma
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    My girls haven’t done anything along these lines. They are 12 & 14. The 14yr old is like the 12yr. old in maturity.

    When they get a little older I want to do some books by Elizabeth Elliot Passion & Purity and there are others that she has written to the “single” girl and Amy Carmicheal instead of the ones recommended by SCM but I wondered if they should first start with some of the books that are recommended from the 4th gr. on down since they haven’t had anything. There isn’t anything for verses past the 4th gr.

    What are others doing or what do you suggest doing?

    How do you incorporate these books? I would just give them the book and say read this, a few pages a day and have it done in no time.  Do you make up questions for them to answer in writing or ?? anything to help it stick in their head?

    We are going to do SCM Module 1 and SCM bible recommendations.

    Thanks

    Cyndi

     

    June 24, 2011 at 9:39 pm
    Susan
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    I would highly recommend Beautiful Girlhood.  My daughter & I just read the book together this year (8th grade).  I had intended to read it earlier but just never got around to it.  We didn’t have a schedule, we just read at our leisure.  I read it with her so we could discuss it if needed or if she had questions.  For the new school year we will be reading Before You Meet Prince Charming.  Again I’ve had the book for a while but am just now getting to it. 

    Hope this helps alittle.

     

    June 24, 2011 at 9:45 pm
    PioneerHomeschoolGrandma
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    I have this book but it just wasn’t  for us. I think we need something that will show them how much the Lord Jesus loves them with scripture too. Something that will tug at their heart to see His character that He has put in them at salvation and how that interwines then in  relationships.  I’m wondering about Prudence & The Millers though it is 4th to start out?, Peacemaker Ministries?, Making Bros. & Sisters Best Friends, or Before You Meet Prince Charming.

    Anyone used any of  these?

    Thanks

    Cyndi

    June 24, 2011 at 10:10 pm
    Susan
    Member

    Character Building for Families is a wonderful resource for just that–character building.  http://www.characterbuildingforfamilies.com/

    We’ve finished vol. 1 and now are working through vol. 2.  This is a wonderful resource broken down by character traits like obedience, loyalty, contentment and so on.  It’s great for the whole family.  Maybe this is more of what you’re looking for.  Check out the samples on the website.

    Blessings,

    Susan

    June 24, 2011 at 10:20 pm
    PioneerHomeschoolGrandma
    Participant

    Susan,

    This isn’t to “young” or immature for them as they are 14 and 12. I mean the book having simple 2nd or 3rd gr. pictures etc.? I tried to find out info on it. I will look at the link. Thanks

    cyndi

    June 24, 2011 at 10:28 pm
    blue j
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    Have you looked on Sandi Queen’s site?  (Queen Homeschool) She has several titles that might be of interest to you.

    There are books like:

    A Virtuous Girl: A Bible Study for Elementary Aged Girls by Michelle Zoppa

    Increasing In Wisdom by Michelle Zoppa

    God’s Armor: Suited for Life
    A Bible Study for Elementary Aged Children
    by Michelle Zoppa and Amanda Lane

    From Girl…to Woman!

    Talks to Girls by Eleanor Hunter

    The Standard of Modesty: A Bible-Based Study for Young Ladies by Sandi Queen

     

    June 24, 2011 at 10:47 pm
    Ladyofthehouse
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    Have you seen this study?

    http://www.doorposts.com/details.aspx?id=18

    June 24, 2011 at 11:15 pm
    PioneerHomeschoolGrandma
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    I just looked at Peacemaking For Families and spoke with the lady. I really like them.  I will look at Sandi’s. My girls aren’t elementary though so I need to be “careful”. One of my girls isn’t saved and the whole morality thing she rebels against. I know I did. I had to have a reason and see the Lord’s love before I wanted modesty. She would never go for the modesty thing. I can “require” it here but it is something that needs to be in her heart. The christian girls here on the coast are pretty “worldly”. I wear loose pants but it is hard to find them for the girls.

    June 24, 2011 at 11:16 pm
    PioneerHomeschoolGrandma
    Participant

    Has anyone heard of Growing Little Women by Rainbow Resources?

    June 25, 2011 at 2:34 am
    blue j
    Participant

    Perhaps you would like to try Queen Esther’s Secrets of Womanhood with your daughters.  This is a book that you go through, it has suggestions for each month in which you read through the scripture and talk about how Esther behaved etc. but then also talk about your own experiences.  This has been challenging for me, but my eldest 3 girls have all enjoyed this.  I don’t talk about a lot of my past because until the kids are teens, I just really don’t want to share much detail.  With this study, I am encouraged to share, and do so at their level, without feeling as awkward.  It really helps to create a bond between mother and daughter or deepen it, perhaps, is a better way to say it as well as gently guide the girls to see God’s love for us.  You get to decide how much and what to share when, but it lays out the topic to be covered each month. 

    Oh, and this is a once a month, mother-daughter date type activity.  You can choose to do an activity in conjunction with the topics – and these are suggested in the book, but the author mentions that you can choose any activity – or none at all – for each month.

    I will go through this book a second time with my 14 yo dd since there is a deeper level at which she and I can go through this again.  I have chosen to wait until my daughters are around 12 or 13 to start this with them even though I think the book states that the target ages are 9 – 13.  The author does state that she put that age range down because she says that is probably closest to Esther’s own age.  She also mentions that it could be used for older girls without a problem, and I heartily agree.

    Pax,

    ~jacqleene

    June 25, 2011 at 4:18 pm
    Susan
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    This isn’t to “young” or immature for them as they are 14 and 12. I mean the book having simple 2nd or 3rd gr. pictures etc.? I tried to find out info on it. I will look at the link.

    Cyndi-

    We must be talking about two different things.  These books have no pictures & they are for the whole family.  I learned a tremendous amount during our past year with this book and it helped me in my daily walk with the Lord.   But this may not be what you’re looking for.  I hope you’ll find a book that’s a good fit for you & your daughters.

    Blessings,

    Susan

     

     

    June 26, 2011 at 5:10 am
    PioneerHomeschoolGrandma
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    I think I did have the wrong book at first. I looked at it later and it looked good. I will also look into the Esther one because the girls LOVE the story of Esther. Thank you so much for the tips. You ladies are so sweet to help.

    How did you make final decisions on books? This is a difficult process. LOADs of prayer hu?

    Cyndi

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