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Best Bible Curriculum Options for Kids

Best Bible Curriculum Options for Kids

By Trisha VuongThe Importance of Bible Curriculum for Children Before diving into some of the best Bible curriculum options for homeschoolers, let’s talk about our why. Why is studying the Bible important for kids? If you don’t have your why solidified, here are some ideas that may help. Bible Education to Learn Their Faith As parents, our...Read More
How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?

How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?

By Davis CarmanWe’ve all had those moments as parents—staring at our kids and wondering, “How many times do I have to tell you?” It’s like a broken record that plays in the background of parenting life, right? Being a parent isn’t for the faint of heart. It means understanding that a lot of what we do involves...Read More
50 Reasons Homeschooled Kids Love Homeschooling

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
Fall in Love with the Science of Autumn: Hidden Colors Activity

Fall in Love with the Science of Autumn: Hidden Colors Activity

By Rachael YunisFall is a beautiful time of year full of hidden colors from other seasons. In many parts of the world, its crisp, cool air and colorful trees leave families wanting to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Opportunities for camping trips, bonfires, farmer’s markets, and community fairs and festivals show up throughout weekends in...Read More
Gobbling Turkey Craft

Gobbling Turkey Craft

By Rachael YunisCreate a gobbling turkey craft this Thanksgiving! Learn about the science of sound with this fun science activity. Supplies for turkey craft: • One plastic cup • One paper clip • 22” piece of string • Construction paper or Tissue paper • Tape (or glue) • Scissors • Ruler • Paper towel • Water •...Read More
Why We Love Apologia Math

Why We Love Apologia Math

By Alyssa EspositoMany students grow up loving math. They love the way it’s a universally understood language and that it has finite answers and patterns. Breezing through their curriculum, they enjoy all things numbers. But there are also many students who struggle with, or simply don’t enjoy math. For those students, there was a point in time,...Read More
When Will I Ever Use Algebra?

When Will I Ever Use Algebra?

By Katie Pennington“When will I ever use Algebra?” I’ve heard that question so many times, from not only students but parents also. Each time I hear it, I am reminded that this is a serious question that needs to be answered. Instead of just giving some overcast, cloudy answer like, “every day,” I am going to answer...Read More
The Time to Homeschool Is Now

The Time to Homeschool Is Now

By Davis CarmanWhen our first child was born thirty years ago, homeschooling was nowhere on my personal radar screen. Then in 1996, Rachael and I reluctantly began our journey down this path. Four years into it we were sold on the lifestyle and made a personal commitment for the long haul, even with high school looming in...Read More
My Graduation Speech

My Graduation Speech

By Davis CarmanI had the honor of delivering the following graduation speech on June 4, 2016, at the North Carolinians for Home Education commencement service held at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. One of my daughters, Molly Caroline Carman, participated in the ceremony, becoming the fourth of our seven children to graduate. In this article, I...Read More
How to Homeschool with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus

How to Homeschool with Stunning Confidence, Contagious Joy, and Amazing Focus

By Apologia MarketingGet Started Homeschooling with Confidence Whether you are getting started with your homeschool journey or have been on this path for some time, we want to help you be confident, joyous, and focused in your homeschooling. Our reasons for homeschooling are often as varied as our families. There are some common threads, however, and struggles...Read More