The Best Way to Get Your Homeschool Off to a Good Start
By Davis Carman So you already know in your heart that you should be getting started homeschooling. And you know that with God you can do all things, including climbing this mountain called homeschooling (Matthew 19:26; Philippians 4:13). Yes, the journey will require courage, strength, and perseverance, but you have made the decision and you’re ready to...Read More
Plan Your Homeschool Year with These 5 Questions
By Apologia MarketingPlan your homeschool … if that thought just sent you into a panic, take a deep breath and relax. You don’t need to immediately start hammering out weekly lesson plans quite yet. The best way to start preparing a plan for your homeschool is by taking time to reflect on the past school year. Here’s what you...Read More
Homeschool Basics to Stay the Course
By Gerri SmithWhether or not you receive grief for homeschooling, let me encourage you to stick with the homeschool basics and keep your eye on the finish line. One can expect negative feedback from those who might not understand the choice to homeschool, but thankfully very little came our way. So when I was hit with a...Read More
Creating a Lively Home
By Tessa CarmanWhen my brother and I started school at home, we had already experienced both public and private schools. Perhaps because of this, I truly came to love the freedom afforded by homeschooling. There were no permission slips for field trips, I had time to read all I wanted, and there was the flexibility to engage...Read More
Tips for Homeschooling Multiple Ages
By Vicki DincherOne of the many benefits and challenges of homeschooling is the mix of ages gathered in your school each day. Popular culture says effective teaching means dividing everyone up by ages into “grades” and handing out materials that have been assigned to that group to learn. Children will certainly be mastering skills at different ages,...Read More