By Guest Author Andrea Elston There is nothing more precious than the treasure of a good book! As a parent educator,...
Tales from a Teacher’s Bookshelf
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Why is it so hard to teach writing?
By Guest Author Laurena Townsend Teaching students to write well is no joke. It’s a complicated task. First, the...
The Genius of Copywork Pt. 2
by guest author Robyn van Eck Read part 1 here. Literary Excellence If you think children learn the beauty of our...
The Genius of Copywork
By guest author Robyn Van Eck I was a new mother, just beginning to learn about homeschooling, when an older friend...
The Powerful Influence of Story
by guest author Mark Hamby of Lamplighter In the beginning, God (Gen. 1:1 ESV). In the beginning, God created His...
2 Tips to Inspire a Love of Learning
By Guest Author Kerry Beck Many parents pull their children from school because they want to give their kids a better...
Reading Aloud
By Julianna Dotten There’s no question about it: our family loves books. If you don’t get the picture from examining...
Family Fourth Ideas
By Julianna Dotten Few American holidays have held such a unique place in our hearts as Independence Day. Sadly,...
Recommended Readings: Historical Fiction
By Julianna Dotten I'll admit it: growing up, I loved historical fiction. I can honestly say I wouldn't love history...
6 Practical Books: Skills Your Kids Must Learn
By Julianna Dotten One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the daily opportunities we have to teach our children...
7 Autobiographies Your Family Will Love
By Julianna Dotten Homeschoolers love to read, but it can be tough finding good books. Here’s the place to find...
Resources for Homeschool Families
Are you looking for music, sports, art, or theater opportunities for Colorado homeschool students? How about quality...
Fourth of July Unit Study
by Julianna Dotten It was daring … and perhaps a bit audacious. But without it, there would be no America. The...
Teaching High School Literature
By guest author Kevin Swanson The founding fathers of this nation were brilliant men – outstanding communicators, deep...
Homeschool Through High School?
Guest post by Debbie Entsminger I was determined not to do it! Trying to teach a strong-willed middle schooler pushed...