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Gearing Up for the New School Year

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by Shari McMinn

And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night (Exodus 13:21 ESV).

My late husband was a car enthusiast! Whenever we prepared to drive long distances from our remote farm, he would spend hours and hours prepping our vehicle to be roadworthy for our travels. Thanks to his patient tutelage of our children with vehicle maintenance and repair during their homeschooling years, several of my adult sons are enamored with vehicles, too. And my daughters all know how to change oil, check tire pressures, jumpstart a battery, and spot-check under the hood for problems. Just as he helped us prepare for safe driving by maintaining our vehicles, we homeschool parents need to gear up for our new school year, which many started earlier this month and others will begin after Labor Day.

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Christian Home Educators of Colorado's Legislative Update keeps you informed about issues related to parental rights, religious liberty, and homeschool freedom

Upholding the Homeschool Law

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By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations)

The purpose of this blog is to focus on the Homeschool Law and what is required. If you choose to enroll in an independent school, then you should review your school’s policies to make sure you are compliant with them.

Upholding the Homeschool Law

It’s that time of year again when people start asking about how to begin homeschooling. Questions about the homeschool law abound on social media and within homeschool groups, and a simple internet search on the homeschool law can lead you down a long path of misinformation. Be careful where you get your information! Not all sources give reliable information. I recommend reading the homeschool law (CRS 22-33-104.5) yearly, so you know exactly what it says. CHEC’s website is a trustworthy source for reliable information on the homeschool law.

Let’s take a look at some of the nuances of Colorado’s homeschool law that often cause confusion or lead us to believe the law actually says something it does not.

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Mom facing common homeschool struggles and looking for solutions to overcome them

5 Common Homeschool Struggles and Solutions to Overcome Them

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by Yvonne Strachan

I am genuinely grateful for my experiences educating my kids over the past fifteen years. But that does not mean our homeschool journey has been without challenges. In previous articles, I have shared some pretty hard times we have navigated through. However, the most challenging part of my homeschool journey has still been avoiding the same struggles that commonly overwhelm many homeschool families. Why do we have these struggles? I genuinely think it is because of our strong love for and dedication to our children. This is why we need to be careful! All the opinions, resources, and opportunities out there can be valuable; however, if not managed well, they can completely overwhelm us.

Here are five of common struggles homeschool parents face, along with simple solutions, to make your homeschooling journey easier and more enjoyable!

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Home discipleship through academics: Mom teaching child

Home Discipleship, Part II

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by Yvonne Strachan

“What is the point?”

This is one of the most common questions children ask about academic study. Thank God for this question! It presents a valuable opportunity to reflect on and convey the true purpose behind your home education efforts.

You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise (Deuteronomy 6:5-7 ESV).

Since God’s Word is relevant to every area of life, we must effectively disciple our children through every subject. But how do we do that? After all, what does God have to do with language arts or math? Read on to find out! You may be surprised by what you discover!

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Home Discipleship is something we can do every moment of every day.

Home Discipleship, Part I

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by Yvonne Strachan

It was an ideal homeschool day, one I had dreamed about having for years! My children and I were up, showered, dressed, fed, and working diligently on our studies. I was sitting next to my sixteen-year-old daughter on our couch, sipping coffee and helping her with Geometry. Then my phone rang.

“Hello?” It was my mom’s neighbor. What happened next would change the trajectory of our homeschool efforts for the remainder of our school year.

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