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Many people would say that the modern-day homeschooling movement in the U.S. began sometime in the 1970s. In the next decade, state and national organizations were founded, including the Home School Legal Defense Association in 1983. When Rachael and I began our homeschool journey in 1996, the movement was still in its infancy. Fast forward...

Fostering a love of learning in our children is a subject that is near and dear to our hearts. As veterans of the homeschool journey, we’ve discovered that this pursuit enriches our educational approach and transforms how we engage with the world around us. The Early Years As a former high school teacher, Rachael realized...

Balancing academics and play in preschool homeschooling is easier with Apologia’s expert tips. Learn the best strategies to foster early learning while keeping education fun and engaging for young children.  Have you ever marveled at how preschoolers are preloaded with questions? Curiosity, observation, and questioning are not only enjoyable but also really important. Sometimes, as...

As homeschooling continues to grow in popularity, many families are seeking ways to integrate their faith into their children’s education. Bible-based homeschooling is an excellent way to combine academic learning with spiritual growth. It offers students a deeper understanding of Scripture while nurturing their hearts. A structured Bible curriculum can serve as a guide, helping...

The third week of January was truly a big week in our nation’s capital. Donald J. Trump was sworn in as our 47th President, and he and his administration went right to work. Lawmakers cooperated by passing legislation to protect abortion survivors, innocent pro-life protestors were finally set free, and tens of thousands locked arms...

Physical science is an important subject; it teaches students the basics of much of our world. However, many parents feel unfamiliar with the subject and, therefore, are nervous about teaching it. Parents may be asking things like: What is physical science? What is the best location and situation to teach this subject? Is it worthwhile...

Good moms listen. Yes, I want my kids to listen to me. But do you know what I’ve learned? It starts with me. That’s right. If I want them to listen to me, I must listen to them. And it starts early when they’re very young. When my kids were really little, they needed me...

Biology, Zoology, Geology. I assume you know that the suffix of these words (i.e., “ology”) means “the study of.” Therefore, you can quickly determine that the corresponding definitions of these words are the study of living organisms, the study of animals, and the study of Earth. What other “ology” words can you think of? The...

Welcome to the New Year! We hope you’re as excited about 2025 as we are. One of our cherished traditions is to start the year with a focus on goal-setting. We believe in the power of setting intentional goals for our personal and professional lives, and we want to share our journey with you. Start...

I never wanted to homeschool. When I first heard about it, instead of investigating, considering, and researching, I concluded it wasn’t for me. I had mapped out a course for my life and was determined to work the plan. Now, over two decades and seven graduated kids later, I am amazed at all God has...