We have updated and revitalized our free guide: Summer School for Mom — one of our favorites! And one that we have received quite a bit of positive feedback from. What are those ideas that are … [Read more...] about Summer School for Mom {Free Guide}
Homeschooled Mom
4 Things You Need to Know to Educate Your Children
Education at its best is an impartation of knowledge, skills, and values. But that is just the beginning. It is also an implantation of the ability to teach oneself, to understand what is known -- and … [Read more...] about 4 Things You Need to Know to Educate Your Children
5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier
We've all been there. The promises of that "perfect" product that will meet our needs -- which somehow implies allay our fears. We're all too ready to grab it. But if you have spent any time at all … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Making Curriculum Choices Easier
Summer School for Mom: Laying the Foundation
When we first start educating our children at home, we tend to tackle the most obvious need first: the materials we use. While this is an understandable first choice, it isn't always the best choice. … [Read more...] about Summer School for Mom: Laying the Foundation
Educating Ourselves: Where to Start?
We've made the case for educating ourselves. But many are left with the question: how? For me, educating myself started with a few good mentors and a stack of books. When we first began traveling … [Read more...] about Educating Ourselves: Where to Start?
New Recommended Reading List
There are many families who around this time of year make the decision to educate their children at home. They use the time off for Christmas to pull together a plan to finish the year and look ahead … [Read more...] about New Recommended Reading List
Helps For New Homeschoolers: Find Your Own Way
I could do it too: give you a plan completely laid out from Kindergarten through 12th grade, covering every subject plus hand-picked and much sought-after electives, including all of the books you … [Read more...] about Helps For New Homeschoolers: Find Your Own Way
Too Many Choices?
Many homeschoolers, especially veterans, thrive on the freedom homeschooling affords their family. They love the many choices. For example: They can schedule breaks when and where they are needed. … [Read more...] about Too Many Choices?
Practicing the Art of Homeschooling
Homeschooling is really an art. It relies so much more on atmosphere and aesthetics than it does on science and academics. The more effort spent on relationships -- with God and one another -- the … [Read more...] about Practicing the Art of Homeschooling
Searching for the Right Homeschooling Approach
When we research the various approaches to learning, it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the options. Each method has its strengths and weaknesses, points of confusion, advocates and … [Read more...] about Searching for the Right Homeschooling Approach
