by Amy PentimoneOne of the joys of homeschooling is the freedom that it affords to each family to teach in a way that best suits their needs. To some, summer is a time to take a break and enjoy less structured days before heading into new grades...
by Julianna Dotten, updated by Amy PentimoneIt’s summer, and it’s time for a break. After all the hard work put into teaching through a difficult semester, the last thing you want is for your kids to forget everything. And, your kids have to...
by Amy Pentimone The first hints of beautiful spring weather bring an urge to set the books aside and soak up all the sunshine. Your kids would probably love if you did just that! But what should you do when your inner teacher says to just push...
If you're like most homeschool parents, you have a pile of papers on your desk ... everything from a third grade math exam, your high schooler's ACT results, the toddler's latest scribble drawing. What do you keep? You can't save everything....
by guest author Stefanie Bennett I would like to pose two questions: What kind of relationship do I want your children to have with writing, and how does your homeschooling approach help to shape that relationship? To answer these questions, it is...
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...
By Julianna Dotten Few American holidays have held such a unique place in our hearts as Independence Day. Sadly, though, it's far to easy to let the watermelon, barbecue, and fireworks take over the day. Let's not forget the stories of God's...
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...
