Deeper Roots Publications - Who I Am In Christ

Yippee!  I'm back on the TOS Review Crew this year! 

For my first review, I was sent a complimentary copy of Who I am in Christ by Deeper Roots Publications in exchange for my honest opinion, no compensation.

So, here's a little about it from their website:

"Second in the Deeper Roots Discovering series, Discovering Who I Am In Christ book 2 is an exciting new addition that will help 7th or 8th or 9th grade believers understand their personal identity in Christ. This life changing principle is the main focus of these studies."

It is available as 197 page, Softcover Student Workbook - $19.95 and as a 229 page, Spiral Bound Teacher's Guide - $28.95 - You can download a PDF Sample here  This course is designed to last for about 1 year.

Who I am in Christ is ideally suited for your 8th grade students.  So, the 8th grade product tester at Bentz Testing Laboratory was assigned this one.

The Student workbook is designed with 9 lesssons and a Summary Lesson as the finale.  Each lesson is broken into 5 days of study, and includes a "Study Sheet" for review, as well as periodic Tests.  Individual lessons cover new definitions of "Who I am in Christ" i.e. - Sinner or Sain, A New Creation, Adopted...  Additionally, there are 8 spotlights on unreached people groups included. (since we are studying the Eastern Hemisphere's 10/40 Window - this was a favorite feature!)

My "tester" enjoyed the lessons, especially the unreached people groups, and the memory challenges (did I mention that tester loves to do Bible memorization?!).  However, the publishers have left quite a bit of space to be used for "journaling" and "reflections".  That not being one of his favorite activities - and he had plenty of left over writing space, if you know what I mean...

If you are a busy mom (like me) - you may find you need to pursue a more "independent" type of study with your middle school student.  We modified this to fit our schedule, and he worked independently and reported back to me for more discussion. The workbook gave us plenty of topics to discuss together, after he had done the lesson.

The Teacher's guide is full of additional learning opportunities (videos, field trips, etc.), but since my time is limited for "teacher prep" - we didn't utilize many of these ideas.  It seems to be written to a "classroom", even though it says "Homeschool Edition".  We don't have "Bulletin Board" space in our schoolroom, but - you could use these ideas with your coop or Sunday school class.

I love that Deeper Roots has developed a Bible curriculum especially for the middle school and up students that focuses on moving students form "Biblical knowledge to spiritual application"

We jumped in with Book 2 - Who I am in Christ, but they also have Discovering our Amazing God - Bk 1, Discovering Christlike Habits - Book 3 and Discovering Christlike Character - Book 4.


Check out what the other members of the crew had to say about it here.

It's almost that time again!

American Girl Club - Felicity is about to begin!

I am so excited!!  Let me introduce you to our "club" -

We have 6 families:

12 girls (ages 7-12)
9 boys (self titled the "MCA" Masculine Club of Awesomeness...what else would boys ages 9-15 call themselves?)
9 "littles" - everyone under the age of 5
+ 2 new members expected any day!!

We started last year with Kaya.  We are studying each time period with that American Girl.  Let me tell you, this is amazing learning!  We made teepees, drums, baskets, painted horses, cornhusk dolls,  made Indian treats and headbands, plus took a field trip to the Toltec Indian Mounds.

I'm so blessed for "crazy" - or should I say - "Brave" women who have come together to make this idea a reality.  We are having as much fun as the kiddos, and I can't wait for a new adventure to begin.

Check out my previous posts to see pictures of our cool creations!

Kaya Week 1

Week 2

Week 3 & 4

Week 5

Field Trip

Up next, Felicity!

We just started our 10th Year of Homeschooling!

I found the signs - love this!

The "babies" - just to keep it "interesting"! 

My little man is on his way!



Smile, Bop - it won't be that bad! 

Third grade Princess

Our favorite Class Clown!

My bug - really, 6th Grade?!

Sam- Looking like a teenager... akward :-)

A Decade of homeschooling... you've got to be kidding me!  How did it fly by so fast?

I remember that first day of homeschooling like it was yesterday.  Me and the little, barely 5 year old boy with me, sitting at one of our end tables  like a "school desk".  We learned how to write our letters, did some math, read tons of books together, took field trips to the nature center to learn about invertebrates.  And, I fell in love with being mom and teacher!

I remember when we got the "school table", and I had a "vision" that someday I would have 6 kiddos around it to teach...and I hyperventilated (a little).  Well, I was a little off - it will actually be 8 soon. And, the big guys don't even come close to fitting around it anymore!

But, #6 little guy just started Kindergarten, and I love being mom and teacher as much as I did that first year!  I will add, I think I'm much more relaxed now, and more prone to ditch the workbooks and let them play more.

Thank you God, for the beautiful journey you've place my feet and heart on!  I have learned so much more of you along the path.

I did it!

I actually cleaned out the schoolroom!  It does have a floor...I seemed to remember it from before we moved in - but now we can see it!

I'm taking bets - how long do you think it'll stay this way?  Can we make it last at least until school starts...

Next, clean out my bedroom (where I put all the stuff that didn't fit into the schoolroom) Oh, and the closet - notice no pictures of that!

How long can this last? 



This is going to be the Prek-K station - with a calendar and workboxes! 

The 5 older kids each have a "station" of their own.  Matt added the colored write-on boards this weekend and it gave them each a place to show their own style.

Our tables are just white laminate shelving on wood closet organizers (still left over from my college days).  The "Littles" get the blue school table, and I have a computer desk where I'm taking the picture from.  Beware of the closet!



Win $100 Giftcard to CBD

Hey Friends -

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Minnesota Memories

Minnesota Memories  2011

Time with Grandma and Grandpa!

Matt and the boys at a Twins Game

Fun on the river at Uncle Steve's

Matt can still do one ski!!

One of my favorite places to be in the entire world!

Fourth of July Fun with the Paiders!

 

Dad and Essie, having fun - I think?

 

Sparkly Lydia!

 

Luke and I at the Eagle Center in Wabasha visiting old friends!

 

 A Highlight - Paddleboat tour of Lake Pepin

 

 My Bestest buddies - Miss you all so much!

A too brief stop in KC to say hello to the McClungs - we're up to 15 kids! (watch out Duggars, we're on the way....well - combined anyway!)

Go Vikings!  Precious TIME with my dear friends!!!

Josh and Seth - together again!

 

Thank you Minnesota Friends for a wonderful vacation!   You made the 30 plus hours in the van worth every minute!

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