The Heart of Apologia
By Rachael YunisSomeone recently asked me to describe the “Heart of Apologia.” It took me a moment to contemplate what they were really asking me to do. There were so many ways I could have taken my response. The people I work with at Apologia are some of my good friends. And I know that we all...Read More
14 Ways to Be a Great Boy Mom
By Rachael CarmanI love my boys. They are not little anymore. In fact, they are all grown. But no matter, I will always smile as I think of the rough and tumble that characterized their younger years. Lots of people don’t ‘get’ boys. They get aggravated, frustrated, annoyed, flustered, and downright angry with boys. The energy, curiosity,...Read More
Boosting Literacy: Fun and Effective Ways to Help Struggling Readers
By April LeshI have been homeschooling for over a decade now, and if you asked me what aspects have been most rewarding, most intimidating, and most frustrating, my answer would be the same for all three: teaching kids how to read! Reading feels a bit like magic. A bunch of symbols march neatly on a page, and...Read More
15 Living Books About Flying Creatures
By Trisha VuongWe have compiled a list of some of the most interesting living books about flying creatures to accompany Apologia’s science curriculum, Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures. You can find the first post about living books for Exploring Creation with Astronomy here). Finding living books with beautiful illustrations to expand your study is a...Read More
How to Homeschool A High Schooler
By Rachael YunisWhether you’re just starting out on your homeschooling journey or you are a homeschooling veteran, you could be looking at the high school years and wondering where to begin. Let’s face it: your kids might be college-bound or going directly into the workforce, but either way, they need to have high school-level courses on their...Read More
Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan, Anticipate Resistance
By Davis CarmanA man plans his ways, but the Lord determines his steps. –Proverbs 16:9 Do you make homeschool plans? I’m a big planner. My wife shares my affinity for planning. We like making a list of tasks to complete, designing a schedule for when we will tackle each item, and then putting our noses to the...Read More
10 Important Life Skills for High School Students
By Misty BaileyAs homeschool parents, we have the benefit of living life day in and day out with our kids. This gives us an advantage when it comes to teaching many of the necessary life skills our children will need to know before they leave our home. However, each of us will be faced with a child...Read More
Choosing the Best Christian Homeschool Curriculum
By Rachael YunisSociety unconsciously forgets God. But everything—visible and invisible—began in love. Christian homeschool curriculum from Apologia places everything in its proper place so that what begins in love also ends in love. God is present always and everywhere, so why should courses like science and math exclude Him? The Psalms tell us to seek His face...Read More