by guest author Vicki Bentley Do you ever feel stuck in the day-to-day sameness of your school routine? By circling the holidays on your calendar, you can have not just instant mini units, but family fun and fond memories. Celebrate! Family...
A Homeschooler’s Testimony
By Guest Author Cate Ritchey I am Cate Ritchey. My husband, Craig and I are the blessed parents of five children: two daughters, a son, and two more daughters. As I reflect on our family life, my heart overflows with blessings I attribute to the...
Legislative Update December 1st, 2021
By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Confusing Rule Changes Demand a Response With God’s help, the School Entry Immunization (SB20-163) bill, which was passed in June 2020, was amended to keep most homeschoolers out of the new...
Unique Learners: The Holidays Can Be So Hard!
By Shari McMinn Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! (1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV) Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it’s just another day in the life of trauma mommas. Are you one of them? I am. This long...
Wintertime Science Delights
By Guest Author Brandee Gillham How is it that when the days are shortest, they can feel the longest? The winter months can seem to drag on, so here are some fun and encouraging STEM-based activities to do with your kiddos in the kitchen. You...
5 Simple but Powerful Ideas to Help Homeschool Families Navigate Technology
By Guest Author COSMO Technologies This blog was written for CHEC by COSMO Technologies, a family tech company founded by homeschool graduates. Learn more about COSMO and an exciting partnership with CHEC at the end of this article. Connection is...
Legislative Update November 3rd, 2021
By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Stop Misinformation The increase of new homeschooling families means there are more students withdrawing from public schools which presents unique challenges for school administrators and...
Unique Learners: What’s in a Label?
By Shari McMinn We frequently read labels for food ingredients, cleaning chemicals, and operating power tools. Why? Because it helps us become more successful with their use in our overall lives. If we apply this concept to our homeschools, should...










