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Many parents create a mission statement when they begin homeschooling. It is a way for them to state their homeschooling goal and what kind of education they will provide for their students. For our family, our mission statement or goal for homeschooling was to teach our kids to love God, love others, and do ALL...

So, you feel called to homeschool, but you don’t know how to begin your homeschool journey?  It’s a daunting task—educating your children while raising them to be responsible, kind, productive, God-fearing individuals. But God designed and prepared you perfectly for this role, and where you may be lacking, God fills in the gaps. Here are...

How do you choose the best preschool curriculum for homeschooling? First, preschool-aged children do not necessarily need a curriculum. However, preschool is a wonderful time to explore home education! If you have considered homeschooling but lack the confidence or experience, this season is a great stepping stone into this exciting possibility. The easiest way to...

Math picture books are an easy way to add some life and color to any math lesson. Simply work these into your homeschool schedule by adding them to your morning routine or right before you begin a new lesson. Either way, math picture books can increase interest in a new concept and excite your visual...

Are you preparing for your first year of homeschooling or need some fresh motivation? By popular demand, our team of homeschool mom veterans has compiled our favorite books just for you! For your convenience, these book suggestions are categorized so you can scroll right to the season you’re in. Add these to your home library,...

If you’re here, your student has entered the pre-teen years! Whether Apologia has been a staple in your home throughout the elementary years or you’re just looking into what we offer, Apologia’s science, math, and worldview homeschool curricula ensure your student enjoys a year of exploration and wonder. Following the suggested homeschool curriculum path, 6th...

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...