Posts by "Ashlynn Henkel"

If you are exploring ESA for special needs homeschooling, chances are you are carrying a lot at once. You are thinking about curriculum, therapy appointments, daily routines, learning differences, and the very real question of how to pay for what your child actually needs. That can feel like a full-time job before the school day...

When parents begin researching homeschool curriculum, one of the first big decisions is whether to choose a homeschool-in-a-box program or build a more customized curriculum. Both options can work. Both can help your child grow. But they create very different homeschool experiences, and that difference matters more than many families expect. For some parents, a...

Choosing a science homeschool curriculum feels a little like buying shoes for a kid who grows overnight. You want something that fits right now, but you also do not want to switch curriculum every year. And since science is a core subject, the right fit matters even more. The good news? You can narrow your...

I am a brand new homeschool mom—year one, clean slate, forging a new journey ahead. We switched from a Christian private school to homeschooling for many reasons. Chief among them was our desire to take back our schedule instead of being at the mercy of someone else’s timetable. (And don’t even get me started on...

Are you homeschooling preschoolers? What a fun age! Preschool-age children truly are a wonder. They are full of questions, eager to discover new things, and filled with awe and wonderment. During these introductory preschool years, there lies the perfect opportunity to begin introducing God’s beautiful world of Creation to their open minds and hearts. Train...

Davis Carman, President of Apologia, talks about his homeschool journey, how he acquired the company, and walks through the layout of the curriculum in this podcast episode of The Homeschool Advantage with Bex Buzzie. Top Three Takeaways Homeschooled students are highly sought after by Colleges and Universities because of their work ethic in academia and...