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”...
Practical Tips for a Peaceful Start to the New Year
by Shari McMinn And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:39 ESV). During the hurricane which is sometimes called Christmas, we can find ourselves overwhelmed...
Four Homeschooling Misconceptions Debunked in Our 14-Year Journey
by Renée Gotcher As a homeschool graduate (also married to one), deciding to homeschool should have been an easy choice for me, you might assume. However, my experience was not so straightforward when it came time to make a decision. Even though I...
Feeling Overwhelmed? Five Places to Find Homeschool Encouragement & Support
by Renée Gotcher Finding support and encouragement for your homeschooling journey is vital. No matter how prepared or qualified you are, or how “on board” your spouse and children are, you will find yourself in need of encouragement at some point. ...












