by Shari McMinn Our Father which art in...
Back-to-School Reset: 8 Simple Steps to Smooth Daily Routines
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How to Homeschool
5 Essential Questions Answered About HomeBase by CHEC
by Renée Gotcher When my family started homeschooling in Castle Rock in 2010, I was grateful that Colorado offered three legal options, including the private, independent school route (which we chose). Since then, the homeschooling landscape has...
Reclaiming Homeschool Enrichment: Start a Family-Friendly Homeschool Group
by Shari McMinn A few months ago, I enjoyed a lengthy discussion with a trusted friend who is a “retired” homeschool mom. The Lord has laid it on her heart to start a low-cost, family-friendly homeschool group at her church for homeschool...
The Summer Reset: Practical Steps to Sharpen Your Homeschool Teaching Skills
by Shari McMinn He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that...
Not Another Program: Why Simple Homeschool Co-ops Stand the Test of Time
by Renée Gotcher One of my favorite homeschooling memories is wrapping up a semester of Botany by taking a scenic scavenger-hunt hike with two other families whose children were close in age to ours as part of a simple homeschool co-op we created....
Conquering the Homeschool Conference: Five Smart Strategies to Leave Equipped, Not Exhausted
by Renée Gotcher Last month, I shared the top five reasons I believe all homeschooling parents should consider attending a homeschool conference — especially if it’s local. However, I also understand that many aspects of attending a conference can...
Year-End Evaluations for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn Bring on summer! While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease (Genesis 8:22 ESV). Summer Refresh, Reset, and Rest for Homeschool Students Although I enjoy the...
Why Homeschool Testing & Assessments Are a Tool, Not a Toil
by Shari McMinn There are many outside the homeschool world who would criticize the choices we make to home educate. They question our ability with, “How are you qualified?” or “Why do you think you can do a better job than trained professionals?”...