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Third grade can be an exciting turning point in your homeschool. Your child is developing greater independence, building important academic skills, and becoming more curious about the world around them. At the same time, you may be wondering: How do I choose the right 3rd grade homeschool curriculum? With so many curriculum options available, it...

UPDATE: Listen to the continued conversation Listen to the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast episode where Davis and Rachael Carman discuss Shiny Happy People with Ladd and April Lesh. Amazon Prime Video is now streaming “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” an exclusive four-part documentary that purports to expose the truth lurking beneath the wholesome Americana...

All human beings worship something or someone. The question is: who or what will we worship? We know what our culture demands that we worship: ourselves. In a speech at the World Economic Forum in 2018, Yuval Harari declared, “All of life for four billion years, dinosaurs, tomatoes and humans were subject to the laws...

The best 2nd grade homeschool curriculum isn’t necessarily the one with the most books, the most activities, or the longest list of subjects. It’s the curriculum that fits your child’s needs, your family’s goals, your teaching style, and the way you want to homeschool. As you compare second grade homeschool curriculum options, consider a few...

As Christian parents, the matter of education is something not to be taken lightly.  Our children are a gift, given to us by God, not the government.  The Bible teaches us that parents have authority over their children and that He will hold us responsible for whether or not our children learn the truth about...

Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. — Matthew 26:41 Scripture tells us that Jesus faced the same temptations we experience, yet He did not sin. God’s Word also informs us that with every temptation, God provides a way of escape. These...

What images come into your mind when you think raising an American patriot? There are so many things that may come to your mind as symbols of patriotism in the United States of America. Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie or Chevrolet? Parades, weekend barbeques, lines to the voting booth or standing for the red, white and...

You have your curriculum picked out, you are working on planning, you’re feeling somewhat confident about your decision, and then the question comes…have you found a homeschool community or group? Wait… what? You may ask yourself, “I have to find a homeschool group?”  And then, a new round of research ensues, and you’re faced with...

Starting first grade is such a special milestone. Your child is growing in independence, discovering new interests, and beginning to build the academic foundations that will support them for years to come. If you’re choosing a 1st grade homeschool curriculum, you may also be wondering where to begin. What subjects should your first grader study?...

An oracle concerning the valley of vision. (Isaiah 22:1) My morning and evening readings often include a selection from The Valley of Vision. This is a collection of Puritan prayers and devotions first published in 1975 and in its sixteenth printing as of 2018. Each prayer has a poetic form that eases comprehension, enlarges and...