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!
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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 should have most of these items and ingredients hanging around your home, or they can be picked up at a minimal cost.
My cowboy and I are raising four cowpokes (yes, all boys!) here in northeastern Colorado, so their favorite experiments are the ones that end with a great explosion and/or mess. As the mama, those aren’t always my top picks, but I do love seeing the thrill in their eyes as we embark upon creative learning adventures. Here are some of our favorites; I encourage you to try one on your next “inside” day:
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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 an incredible thing, and in our modern world we have more of it than ever before. It’s incredible to think that just 20 years ago, Google had only just been founded, Facebook and YouTube were still just ideas, and the smartphones we can’t live without today didn’t even exist. There’s no doubt that this connection has come with incredible blessings and advantages (homeschool families especially know how great a resource for learning the Internet can be)! But it’s also brought tremendous challenges and damage. Consider the following statistics:
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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 of technology causes all kinds of issues.
However, purposeful use of technology is beneficial, and frankly, essential to raising kids that are equipped to be salt and light in the world. My wife and I homeschool our five kids so that they can communicate effectively, contribute to society, and follow God’s path for their life. In order to accomplish this goal, we need to teach our kids how to communicate using the methods of their generation. Let’s unpack this idea…
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Don’t Miss This History in the Making
By Amy Pentimone
Have your kids ever asked “When will I actually use this?” when you introduced a new math formula or as they recorded data from a science experiment? It’s not a bad question if it’s meant sincerely — instead of as a complaint. (Sadly, I know I was guilty of saying it as a complaint at different points when I was being homeschooled!) The reality is we want our students to understand how their education is practical for their lives! Hands-on learning, unit studies, and field trips are all different ways to keep the practical and real-life elements alive in our teaching.
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