Homeschool Tips & Resources

His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. — 2 Peter 1:3 When you made the big life decision to homeschool your children, you took on the monumental responsibility to train, disciple, and educate...

Some days, you can feel it; school is just not going to happen like usual. Maybe the siblings are arguing, a kitchen appliance broke, and breakfast is chaos, or the weather is too nice not to enjoy it. Whatever the situation, one of the great things about homeschooling is that your days can be flexible,...

When it comes to academics, what is the secret to success? Let’s take a look at some interesting studies, and see if we can find the secret ingredient! Why do some people succeed when others don’t?  Why do some people simply rise to the top? Is it ability, practice, or luck? Is there a secret...

Fathers…Take them [your children] by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master. — Ephesians 6:4 (MSG) Even if the name of Ivan Pavlov, the Russian Nobel Prize laureate, doesn’t “ring a bell,” you’ve probably heard of his dogs. Pavlov performed neurological experiments with dogs in an attempt to understand reflexes. He...

He who loves wisdom makes his father glad… — Proverbs 29:3 In the good ol’ days, schools concentrated on the three R’s. You know- Reading, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic. Maybe they were lax on spelling and heavy on the use of apostrophes, but you get the idea. As the wheels started coming off the government-run institutions,...

Struggling with homeschool supplies organization? Discover simple and effective organizational hacks to keep your homeschool space tidy, efficient, and stress-free.  Raise your hand if you feel a sense of peace when things are organized, and everything is in its place. Imagine having everything you need for a successful homeschool day in one place without all...

Chances are, if you’re a homeschool mom, you’ve spent some time researching the various homeschooling methods. It’s important to determine the best fit for your family, but it can be a bit overwhelming when there are so many teaching methods to choose from such as Unschooling, Unit-Studies, Classical, Montessori, Traditional, and of course the Charlotte...

May is a month for graduations. At the Carman home, we’ll celebrate a homeschool graduation this Saturday. But it’s not our first rodeo. As a matter of fact, this will be our seventh and final ceremony complete with all the fixings: food, dessert, speeches, pictures, dancing, and more. I’ll be sure to take it all...

Summer is almost here! Whether your family does homeschool all year round or takes a summer break, it’s an exciting time. There are so many opportunities to learn and spend quality time together outside, enjoying God’s creation when the weather is nice. Trips to the zoo, seashell collecting at the beach, touring national landmarks or...

Help Your Child Thrive with Homeschool Resources to Support Your Child’s Unique Learning Style We all know that each child is incredibly unique. From one child or sibling to the next, the differences are vast. As a homeschool parent, you become aware of each child’s distinct facial characteristics, mannerisms, interests, preferences, motivators, and learning styles....