How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? Be Still
By Davis CarmanIn the beautiful, glorious chaos of family life, finding a moment of peace can be a challenge. Our home, especially during mealtimes, felt like an anthill of activity. There’s a delightful order in the chaos as someone folds towels, another sets the table, orange juice gets poured, and eggs are scrambled. Then, there’s a hush,...Read More
Top Tips for Teaching Preschool at Home: Creating a Christian Preschool Learning Environment at Home
By Rachael YunisDid you know that a baby giraffe stands minutes after being born? Within an hour, it can run. But God didn’t create humankind to live like the animal kingdom, and I’m grateful we don’t need to be born ready to run from predators. Likewise, as a homeschooling parent, you don’t need to rush to establish...Read More
Five Homeschool Essentials You Can’t Buy
By Davis CarmanWe’ve all heard this before: Adult: “How’s school going? What’s your favorite subject?” Teen: “I dunno. I hate school!“ When Children “Hate School” Does this bother you? Do you just accept it as normal? Is there anything you can do about it? Is it even possible to instill a genuine love of learning in today’s...Read More
How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You: It Doesn’t Matter What Everybody Else is Doing
By Davis CarmanWe’re diving into part nine of our series, “How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?” This segment is especially important as it centers on teaching children to transcend societal standards and focus on something higher—God’s will. As homeschooling parents, we have a unique opportunity to instill these values in our children. Introduction: Teaching...Read More
50 Reasons Homeschooled Kids Love Homeschooling
By Davis CarmanHomeschooling offers many advantages, many of which are deeply cherished by the children themselves. We’ve written lists of reasons we love homeschooling, but the reasons why kids love homeschooling are numerous and varied, from the freedom to learn at their own pace to the opportunity to incorporate pets into their “classroom.”This post highlights the top...Read More
Tips for Creating a Homeschool Daily Schedule from a Mom of 9
By April LeshFor all of you Type A homeschoolers out there, the words “structure” and “routine” translate to blissful harmony in the soul. Scheduling your school day is a no-brainer and is achieved oh-so-effortlessly. For the Type B’s (like me), those words are akin to a foreign language. It’s a language we want to know, but it’s...Read More
6th Grade Curriculum Bundle
By Alyssa EspositoIf 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 curricula ensure your student enjoys a year of exploration and wonder. Following the suggested curriculum path, 6th graders will...Read More
It’s Official—I’m an Eclipse Hunter
By Davis CarmanEclipse Mania Did you see the total solar eclipse that occurred on Monday, April 8, 2024? If not, I imagine you didn’t miss the countless articles on the subject. Editorials were in abundant supply prior to the eclipse such as here and here, and, of course, NASA has its own website dedicated to the cause...Read More