High School – DIY Homeschooler

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…

A School Chemistry {Free eBook}

4 Oct 202129 Sep 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 201911 Nov 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…

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…

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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Poetry

14 May 201911 Nov 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 201721 Sep 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,…

Learn to Code Apps and Websites {Free!}

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…

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

16 Nov 20169 Nov 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…

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…

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…

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45 Life Skills Your Children Need Before They Leave Home

16 Sep 201524 Sep 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…

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…

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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Character Sketch

19 Mar 201514 Oct 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.…

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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…

College Prep Reading List {Free}

23 Sep 20131 Sep 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…

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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Biography

18 Sep 201330 Aug 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…

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14 Forms of Writing for the Older Student: Autobiography

4 Sep 201330 Aug 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…

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

21 Aug 20136 Sep 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…

How to Write Clearly

24 Jan 20136 Sep 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…

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,…

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…

Electoral College Tools {Free}

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…

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…

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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7 Free Writing Lessons for December

7 Free Writing Lessons for December

Here is a free download with 7 writing lessons for December taken from Write Something Every Day.

25 Nov 202227 Nov 2022

100 Best Books for Children ~ Hawthorne

100 Best Books for Children ~ Hawthorne

Number five and six on The Hundred Best Books for Children list are classic retellings of the Greek myths by Hawthorne.

17 Nov 202218 Nov 2022

Golden Numbers Book of Verse ~ Free eBook

Golden Numbers Book of Verse ~ Free eBook

Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth is a free book of poems intended to put a student on a path to loving poetry.

14 Nov 202215 Nov 2022