By guest author Julianna Duerksen Looking for a fun unity study for one of those cold, snowy January days when you’re stuck in the house? This Art History Unit Study is something multiple ages can do — older students will enjoy digging deeper into...
Tales from a Teacher’s Bookshelf
By Guest Author Andrea Elston There is nothing more precious than the treasure of a good book! As a parent educator, you understand how important it is to develop a love for reading in your children but finding the right pieces of literature to...
Why Attend a Homeschool Convention this Year?
By guest author Andrew Pudewa Time is precious. Money can be tight. Travel must be prioritized. And, almost all the information you will ever need can be found online. So, is going to a conference really worth it? I have been to many...
Holidays as Homeschool Curriculum
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...
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...
Everyday Math for Young Learners
By Guest Author Vicki Bentley Mathematics is simply the study of the patterns and order in the world that God has made. It ranges from elementary arithmetic — the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — to more...
Memorial Day Unit Study
By Julianna Duerksen Can you imagine if the entire population of Denver, 650,000 people, died within four years? It would be a tragedy never to be forgotten. Around 620,000 men gave their lives in the War Between the States (the Civil War) — and...
Practical Tips for Teaching Civics
An interview with Julianna Dotten, author of Colorado Civics What is the importance of students learning about their state? Colorado is unique in its state history in that we really were founded by bachelor-miners (I say that tongue-in-cheek)....