Preschool & Elementary

Embracing Unexpected Beginnings As many of you know, our journey into homeschooling didn’t exactly start as part of a grand plan. We were initially skeptical—kicking and screaming is perhaps a more accurate description. Kindergarten seemed like something we couldn’t mess up, so we took it one step at a time. However, with time and experience,...

Introducing Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day, 2nd Edition, one of two very exciting new Apologia titles for spring 2025. Exploring Creation with Zoology 3 is part of a three-part series (which can be completed in any order) in which students explore the animal kingdom and complete hands-on activities to...

As a homeschool advocate, I love it when a young couple tells me before they’re even married that they plan to homeschool their children. I’d like to say I had that kind of wisdom and foresight as a young man or that even as a new father, I was just as committed to my children’s...

Underscoring strong academics is important, but the real impact comes when children are grounded in their faith. By actively engaging with God’s Word, families stay rooted in divine truth rather than worldly values. Deciding that you want God’s Word to be the foundation of your homeschool is a profound commitment. But often, getting started feels...

Balancing academics and play in preschool homeschooling is easier with Apologia’s expert tips. Learn the best strategies to foster early learning while keeping education fun and engaging for young children.  Have you ever marveled at how preschoolers are preloaded with questions? Curiosity, observation, and questioning are not only enjoyable but also really important. Sometimes, as...

Back in the day, before email, texting, Facebook, or Twitter, people wrote letters before there were blogs or even the internet or digital anything. In my opinion, it was a glorious time.  Back then, people took the time to sit down and write letters – often very long letters – to one another.  People didn’t just...

We all fidget, but kids can sometimes be the masters of fidgeting. So, why not give them something to explore with their senses while they listen to their lessons? The Pumpkin Thinking Putty Activity is the perfect fall-themed science activity to add to your homeschool because it helps kids focus when they have something to...

Are you looking into homeschooling preschool? Here are top tips for teaching preschool at home! Did you know that a baby giraffe stands minutes after being born? Within an hour, it can run. But God didn’t create humankind to live like the animal kingdom, and I’m grateful we don’t need to be born ready to...

How do you choose the best preschool curriculum for homeschooling? First, preschool-aged children do not necessarily need a curriculum. However, preschool is a wonderful time to explore home education! If you have considered homeschooling but lack the confidence or experience, this season is a great stepping stone into this exciting possibility. The easiest way to...

Math picture books are an easy way to add some life and color to any math lesson. Simply work these into your homeschool schedule by adding them to your morning routine or right before you begin a new lesson. Either way, math picture books can increase interest in a new concept and excite your visual...