By Julianna Duerksen So many times, I’ve heard moms of littles share how overwhelming the thought of homeschooling is: “I could never do that!” Or, for those who’ve dared try, stress themselves out by recreating public school at home — desks,...
by Shari McMinn You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. (Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV) As homeschool parents, we should...
By author Shari McMinn When homeschooling unique learners, it is a necessary constant to work on relationships while doing ‘school.’ Three times a year, our family ditched the books altogether and enjoyed doing special things to make memories, draw...
by guest author Patricia Dotten I remember as a young mom being so excited to start homeschooling! I envisioned a small row of desks in a meticulously organized and colorfully decorated school room in our basement, posters of presidents and the...
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...
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of Marcia Washburn’s article, “Getting a Handle on Housework.” For Part 1, click here. Just as we seek out curriculum well-suited to each of our children’s needs and learning styles, our Father does the same for us. It...
Guest author Marcia Washburn I just knew that this would be the year I would get it all together. This year I would find the secret to homeschooling a houseful of children and yet living in a house that was magazine — perfect. Yeah, right! When my...
by guest author Tara Clark The holidays are upon us! Some of you started anxiously awaiting the return of this season before last Christmas was over! You have longed for the return of the comforting smell of cinnamon and fir trees or the embrace...
