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Choosing a 6th-grade homeschool curriculum is an exciting step as your child moves into the middle school years. At this age, students are ready to build on the skills they developed in elementary school while taking on more challenging concepts, developing greater independence, and discovering how different subjects connect to the world around them. But...

So we must not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 ESV Don’t ring the bell! What do I mean by “Don’t ring the bell?” What am I talking about? You’ve probably heard of the Navy SEALS They are an elite...

In the spirit of Father’s Day, I can’t resist the temptation to present some classic dad jokes. You want to keep reading. I know you do. I was at a homeschool conference located on the shores of New Jersey over the weekend. As I was observing the wildlife, I asked myself why seagulls fly over...

At Apologia, we are passionate about the principles of education by Charlotte Mason. Markedly, her emphasis on sharing living ideas with children and respecting their personhood as learners has greatly impacted the design and effort of our curriculum. Subsequently, in our Young Explorer’s Science series, each book is thoughtfully written with your children’s appetite in...

This is what’s in the official Carman Family junk drawer in the kitchen. It is supposed to have handy writing utensils, a Post-it pad, some scissors (yeah, right), some tape, maybe a Sharpie; you get it – miscellaneous stuff. But those things are not usually in there. It’s supposed to be a place we can...

In Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th Edition, students will explore the science of God’s physical laws of creation as they study chemistry, physics, earth science, and science research concepts. Students will complete labs and hands-on projects throughout the course for an immersive learning experience with practical application. Students will experience the awe and wonder of...

For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves…  — Romans 8:22-23a The “How” Apologia publishes creation-based science, math, and Bible curriculum. When you hear the term “creation-based,” what comes to mind? Maybe the first thing that pops...

Are you looking into Christian homeschool curriculum? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide for parents to help in this transition. Introduction to Christian Homeschool Curriculum Are you considering home education for your family? If so, we are excited for you to begin this adventure of a lifetime. Are you looking into Christian homeschool curriculum? We’ve...

If you have ever thought that homeschooling is just for other people, read on. If you have ever said that you are not organized enough, you don’t have enough patience, or you wouldn’t know where to start to homeschool, read on. And if you have ever wanted to experience the power of the risen Savior...

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...