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In the bustling world of homeschooling, where rushing feels like the norm and productivity is king, Leslie Martino introduces a refreshing perspective in her book, The Joy of Slow. Leslie delves into the transformative power of slowing down, not just in education but in life itself. Her insights provide a road map for parents, educators,...

As your homeschooled student approaches high school, it’s important that they are set up for success in their higher education years. That is why Apologia has some fantastic course offerings to prepare your students for college, career, and beyond. 9th graders following Apologia’s suggested curriculum path will go through Exploring Creation with Biology and Exploring Creation...

Introducing Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day, 2nd Edition, one of two very exciting new Apologia titles for spring 2025. Exploring Creation with Zoology 3 is part of a three-part series (which can be completed in any order) in which students explore the animal kingdom and complete hands-on activities to...

At a recent high school science Olympiad in Colorado, the winning team consisted of a group of homeschooled students. Read Article Homeschool Competition Winners For decades, homeschool students have dominated the headlines by winning National Spelling Bees, Speech and Debate tournaments, Robotics competitions, and more. I’ll even make a homeschool-parent-humble-brag by noting that our own...

Understanding the Homeschool Journey A recurring concern among homeschooling parents is the fear that their children might not keep pace academically. Ladd Lesh, C.O.O/G.M. of Apologia and father of nine, reflecting on his own homeschooling experience, recounts how his parents navigated similar concerns by focusing on individual growth. During the 1980s, homeschooling families often faced...

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus, throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. — Ephesians 3:20-21 Busy I know your life is full. So...

Homeschooling is more than an educational choice; it’s a lifestyle that integrates family, learning, and faith in a harmonious rhythm. In a recent conversation with Whitney Newby from Brighter Day Press, we explored her journey into homeschooling, the genesis of her ministry, and her passion for inspiring moms through her new book, “Lift Your Eyes.” Finding...

As homeschooling parents, we often encounter challenges that make us question our approach. One such challenge is the diverse age range of our children, especially if, like in our family, you have multiple kids spanning a wide age gap. But there’s good news—multi-age learning can be a wonderfully enriching experience for both parents and children,...

As a homeschool advocate, I love it when a young couple tells me before they’re even married that they plan to homeschool their children. I’d like to say I had that kind of wisdom and foresight as a young man or that even as a new father, I was just as committed to my children’s...

…the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23b “Extreme Home Makeover,” “My Lottery Dream Home,” “Love It or List It,” “Fixer Upper” – We love shows about homes. We imagine that if we can find the right one, then everything will fall into place, and life will...