Homeschool Tips & Resources

As the parent of a homeschooled senior and a homeschooled graduate, I know that guiding our high schoolers on the path of college vs. workforce and helping them choose the right major can be a challenge. There are so many factors to consider.  We may ask ourselves if our kids are ready for college. They may...

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...

What are homeschool essentials? These are things your students need to learn, and most of the time, money can’t buy! We’ve all heard this before: Adult: “How’s school going? What’s your favorite subject?” Teen: “I dunno. I hate school!“ When Children “Hate School” Does this bother you? Do you just accept it as normal? Is...

As we head into our 11th year of home education, I am in absolute awe of what the Lord has done! I have 3 children going into 10th, 7th, and 4th grade this school year. We have been homeschooling since my oldest daughter started kindergarten. When I first began, I never knew I would collect...

I am writing this on the morning of our 15th first day of homeschooling. I can’t even believe that I am typing that. My 13-year-old son just came in groggily and kissed me good morning. I have honestly been dreading the first day of school this year as I have another senior. She has already...

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...

Come learn from a homeschool mom of 9, who shares tips for creating a homeschool daily schedule. Learn how to structure your homeschool day! For all of you Type A homeschoolers out there, the words “structure” and “routine” translate to blissful harmony in the soul. Scheduling your school day is a no-brainer and is achieved...

Many parents create a mission statement when they begin homeschooling. It is a way for them to state their homeschooling goal and what kind of education they will provide for their students. For our family, our mission statement or goal for homeschooling was to teach our kids to love God, love others, and do ALL...

So, you feel called to homeschool, but you don’t know how to begin your homeschool journey?  It’s a daunting task—educating your children while raising them to be responsible, kind, productive, God-fearing individuals. But God designed and prepared you perfectly for this role, and where you may be lacking, God fills in the gaps. Here are...

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...