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The Library

The Bible Period by Period ~ Free eBook

15 Nov 202114 Jul 2022
The Bible Period by Period by Josiah B. Tidwell can be used as the basis for Bible study for older students. Written by a former Professor of Biblical Literature at…
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A School Chemistry {Free eBook}

4 Oct 202114 Jul 2022
Ready to cover chemistry? You can do it! The best way to cover chemistry at a high school level is through experimentation. Here is a free public domain book that…
How-To

10 Steps to Writing a Research Paper

25 Sep 201928 Jun 2022
Putting together a research paper is the culmination of a student's previous experience: skills, interests, and writing background. Writing a research paper can appear daunting, but it doesn't have to…
The Library

God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life {Review}

20 May 201928 Jun 2022
It is that time of year when some will graduate — with no clue what they want out of life. Hopefully we have provided our children with a love of…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry

14 May 201928 Jun 2022
Writing poetry may seem like an odd place to start when encouraging a young writer, but some students will find it an easier task than many other forms of writing.…
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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Descriptive Narrative

20 Sep 201728 Jun 2022
What is a Descriptive Narrative Essay? Narrative essays usually tell us how something happened. They are typically written in chronological order and use transition words such as first, before, later,…
The Finds

Learn to Code Apps and Websites {Free!}

1 May 2017
Codecademy offers an easy way to learn and develop programming skills! The site, which has grown considerably since our first review in 2012, offers an interactive approach to help students…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Note-Taking

16 Nov 201628 Jun 2022
Note-taking is one skill older students of all types need to perfect. There are several benefits of being a great note-taker: Forces you to think while you read.Encourages you to…
Lifestyle

What is My Vocation?

18 Apr 201628 Jun 2022
Perhaps the answer lies in the way we ask the question. How do we know our vocation? Strictly speaking—and contrary to the way we pressure young people to 'decide' what…
Lifestyle

Productive Alternative to a Gap Year: Run a Business!

8 Feb 201628 Jun 2022
It has always been true, but perhaps with college having become a default societal setting it is even more obvious now -- there are a vast number of students attending…
How-To

45 Life Skills Your Children Need Before They Leave Home

16 Sep 201528 Jun 2022
There are many things we do each day — life skills — that we take for granted. We've done them so long that we forget that our children might not…
Lifestyle

Instilling a Proper View of Work

10 Aug 201528 Jun 2022
Much like it does of success, our world has an odd view of work. We daily see those who loathe their jobs, who do the minimum amount possible to still…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Character Sketch

19 Mar 201528 Jun 2022
There are several reasons to have students write character sketches: To summarize or narrate a book read.As a prewriting exercise before writing a work of fiction or a biography.To understand…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Limericks

8 Oct 201428 Jun 2022
If you ask a student to write a poem, his reaction may be ... well, let's just say less than enthusiastic!  The limerick makes a fun, easy introduction to writing…
The Finds

College Prep Reading List {Free}

23 Sep 201328 Jun 2022
Whether your child ends up needing a college education to pursue his profession or not, you'll appreciate this free college prep recommended reading list from Dr. James Stobaugh at For…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Biography

18 Sep 201330 Jun 2022
Now that we have tackled the autobiography, we already have a good start on writing a biography since the two forms of writing share similar elements. Again, a biography is…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Autobiography

4 Sep 201328 Jun 2022
Another type of writing that comes easier to students is the autobiography.  After all, they are familiar with the subject! When we think of a biography we envision the detailing…
How-To

14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: How-To Essay

21 Aug 201328 Jun 2022
One of the easiest forms of expository writing for most students to tackle is the how-to essay.  Who doesn't know how to do something?  And if we already know how…
The Library

How to Write Clearly

24 Jan 201328 Jun 2022
Many of Dr. Beechick's ideas when it comes to writing are are summarized in her book, How to Write Clearly: The Meaning Approach. There seems to be two main concerns…
Activities

Activity: Balancing a Checkbook

31 Oct 20121 Aug 2022
Some may say it is an old, technologically-outdated activity — after all, most people can or do bank online. But if your child does not understand how checkbook balancing works,…
The Library

A Review of Algebra {Free eBook}

19 Jun 201217 Jun 2022
Whether for college entrance exams, high school review or other study, A Review of Algebra by Romeyn Henry Rivenburg is a valuable resource for honing your algebra skills. In most…
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“How Homeschooling Has Benefited My Life”

8 Mar 20126 Aug 2022
We have added an article by Christopher Wuehler, homeschool graduate, to our Still On The Fence? page. In the article, which originally appeared in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Mr. Wuehler…
The Finds

Electoral College Tools {Free}

30 Jan 2012
C-Span is offering educators tools for helping students understand the electoral college process in its The Electoral College and the Constitution lesson plan. All tools are free downloads. 2012 Electoral…
The Library

Workbook for the SAT Essay {Free eBook}

9 Sep 20111 Sep 2021
Workbook for the CollegeBoard SAT I Essay by James P. Stobaugh is a free, 34-page download that will help your child prepare for the essay portion of the SAT. Even…
The Finds

Full Electronics Course {Free!}

17 Feb 201116 Jul 2022
If you are looking for a formal electronics course, here it is...free. Lessons in Electric Circuits by Tony R. Kuphaldt is a six-volume course suitable for high school or college…

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10 Favorite Activities {2021–2022}

Ten 2022 reader-favorite activities from the archives: balancing a checkbook, viewing sunspots, charting the weather, and more!

8 Aug 20221 Aug 2022
Step-By-Step Guide to Homeschooling

Step-by-Step Guide to Homeschooling ~ Updated

Our Step-by-Step Guide has been frequently updated but the principles really haven’t changed. Get started!

4 Aug 20221 Aug 2022
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10 Favorite How-Tos {2021–2022}

Ten reader-favorite how-tos from the 2021-2022 archives: Reading, notebooking, narrating & more!

1 Aug 2022
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