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?”...
Why Attend a Homeschool Conference? Five Reasons All Homeschoolers Should Consider It
by Renée Gotcher As a second-generation homeschooler, I expected to be ahead of the game when I began homeschooling our three daughters in 2010. However, as I’ve shared in previous blog posts, the homeschooling landscape had changed dramatically by...
Help, I Need to Start Homeschooling — Now!
by Renée Gotcher Have you ever scrolled through an online homeschool group and seen that “emergency exit” post? It’s a common scenario: a panicked mom wants to pull her child out of school immediately, but has no clue where to start. In a quick...
You Can Homeschool on a Budget Without Government Funding
Right now, school choice and vouchers for homeschooling are hot topics of discussion in Colorado. But what are the consequences for accepting tax-payer funding for private homeschools or for families to participate in public school “homeschool”...












