Homeschool Tips & Resources

We’ve been sharing living book suggestions for different areas of science, and today the earth gets her turn! Earth science covers a large breadth of topics, which makes it fun to investigate. Earth Science and Charlotte Mason The Charlotte Mason philosophies have greatly impacted how we design our curriculum. We aim to engage children in...

Using living books to round out your study of human anatomy and physiology is sure to awaken the senses. This book is all about laying out a feast of living books to accompany a great year of exploring creation of the human body. Spreading a Feast Charlotte Mason refers to providing a generous portion of...

Introducing Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, 2nd Edition, one of several exciting new Apologia titles for spring 2024. Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 is part of a three-part series in which students explore the animal kingdom and complete hands-on activities to make their learning come to life. Throughout this...

Spark your student’s love of literature with an Apologia Self-Paced Literature Unit Study. In this four-part literature unit study, students will have access to an audio narration of the novel for the course, video lessons, review questions, automatically graded tests, and optional essay topics. This self-directed Unit Study will provide all the learning tools needed...

Introducing Apologia’s newest elementary math title, Exploring Creation with Mathematics, Level 6. This title completes Apologia’s elementary math curriculum series. In Exploring Creation with Mathematics, Level 6, students will learn all about fractions and ratios, rates and probability, and negative numbers. They’ll also receive an introduction to algebra to prepare them for higher-level math courses. Units...

We have compiled a list of 12 living books that will pair well with any study in chemistry and physics. When you are planning a study on chemistry and physics, you may not think about adding living books as a great teaching tool to supplement. However, they help add life and engagement to any subject....

We at Apoloiga want to support you and your family in your journey to homeschool. One wonderful resource offered to homeschooling families is the ability to get involved in a co-op. If you’re considering teaching at a co-op, the Apologia Co-Op Kickstart Guide is for you. The guide offers suggested schedules, teaching methods, and additional...

Homeschooling families have so many curriculum options available that evaluating each program for a personal fit for your student can be exhausting. There are, however, some key criteria that can help you assess and adapt any curriculum to fit your child’s learning style. Adapt Your Curriculum to Fit Your Child Rather Than Expect Your Child...

This post rounds out 14 living books about land animals to pair with Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals. Charlotte Mason’s ideas are a pretty big deal around here. Her view of educating the whole child was a testament to her respect for their personhood. At Apologia, we aim to incorporate her principles in...

This blog series sharing living books to pair with science curriculum continues on with Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures. I personally love incorporating living books with great illustrations for this topic because the ocean and its inhabitants are so visually stunning. Living Books vs. Textbooks In the realm of education, the essence...