By Guest Author Natalie Ambrose, Though the homeschool community grew substantially in recent years, home education can still sometimes feel like an “outsider,” fringe place. Many homeschooling families will intentionally seek out pods of community...
Lessons on Homeschool Community … from Geese!
By Guest Author Barbara West This fall when you see geese heading south for the winter, you will notice them flying along in a “V” formation. What might be of interest to you is what has been discovered about why they fly in this formation. As each...
What’s a Homeschool Group All About?
By Amy PentimoneWhether you’re just starting out on your homeschool adventure or continuing on the journey, having support as you go is a huge help. Thankfully, homeschool groups exist throughout Colorado, as a place to enjoy the fellowship of...
Keeping the Home in Homeschooling
Dealing with Extracurriculars by guest author Marcia Washburn Do you ever wonder, "If a woman's place is in the home, why am I always in the car?" Do you find yourself hurrying children through chores and schoolwork to get to lessons, co-op...
Free Field Trips for Homeschoolers
By Julianna Dotten Don't let the cost of museum admission stop you from taking your children on field trips! Did you know many county libraries have free admission cards to museums, state parks, and more? Here are the highlights on what's...
4 Reasons to Join a Homeschool Group
Why join a homeschool group? Here are four reasons from the newly updated Colorado Homeschooling Guidebook, chapter 9, “Homeschool Groups.” The Need for Support in Homeschooling The need for encouragement and support along the journey is one thread...
Best Foot Forward
By Shari McMinn As home educators, we can often be isolated from those around us – on our block, in our surrounding neighborhood, and in our community, whether a small town or large city. Studying together as a family at home in the morning,...
Resources for Homeschool Families
Are you looking for music, sports, art, or theater opportunities for Colorado homeschool students? How about quality curriculums or reputable ministries and services? CHEC.org’s newly updated resource section has helpful lists of tutors,...












