by Julianna Dotten Step into an average homeschool family’s day, and you’ll notice a definite difference in the routine, subjects, and teaching methods between one family and the next. Every family’s personality and goals are different, but much of...
Homeschool Community Makes a Difference!
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...
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...
5 Simple but Powerful Ideas to Help Homeschool Families Navigate Technology
By Guest Author COSMO Technologies This blog was written for CHEC by COSMO Technologies, a family tech company founded by homeschool graduates. Learn more about COSMO and an exciting partnership with CHEC at the end of this article. Connection is...
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...
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 About Tech?
By Guest Author John Sowash It’s pretty easy to notice the negative impact technology has on society. You may be inclined to minimize the amount of technology you allow in your home, and I wouldn’t argue with you if you were. After all, aimless use...












