By guest author Liz Mallet As a parent, my goal is to raise loving, humble, and functional children. I plan exciting field trips for them. I research the best, most engaging curriculum that I think my boys will enjoy. I spend more time planning...
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,...
Preschool at Home
by guest author Shari McMinn At a recent CHEC Intro to Homeschooling workshop where I presented the Nuts & Bolts portion of how to actually homeschool, I had several people ask me about preschool. As this is becoming a more prevalent question,...
High School and Beyond Seminar
By homeschool graduate Julianna Dotten Ready to start a new journey? Perhaps you've been homeschooling all along and are just now entering the adventure of homeschool high school. Or maybe this is your first year to homeschool. Let me tell you why...
Teaching History as HIS Story
by guest author Lynn Dean When I was a student, history seemed boring. Over and done. Pointless lists of dates and wars and people long dead — events that had little to do with my own life. History only became fascinating when I began to see events...
Colorado Homeschool Group Directory
Homeschooling moms and dads, you don’t have to feel like you’re alone! Like-minded families across Colorado gather in supportive groups to encourage each other and help with the teaching load. Plugging into a local homeschool group will allow your...
A Boy-Friendly Homeschool
By guest authors Hal and Melanie Young There are days when we look at our sons and think, “If they were in school, they’d be on so many pills they’d rattle when they walked.” At one point before our oldest graduated, Melanie was teaching six boys...
Teaching Music in the Home
Interview with Roann Keen I'm excited today to introduce you to Roann Keen, an early childhood music specialist, musikgarten teacher, and homeschooling grandmother. I hope our time together will be encouraging to you as you seek to impart a love of...












