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The Unwritten Curriculum of the Homeschooling Lifestyle
by Melissa Dean “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, ESV) The initial decision to homeschool was
Navigating the College Route
by Jason M. Smith What You Want Out of College Start your research into prospective careers early in high school. Don’t hesitate to invest a
Nurturing All the Special Needs in Your Family
by Melissa Dean As mom to four children with special needs, I have made a lot of mistakes juggling family relationships. I wish I could
Eight Reasons Kids Learn Best at Home
by Debra Bell, Ph.D. After I finished homeschooling our kids, I headed back to school myself to complete a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. I wanted
Training Toddlers and Preschool Children
by Kerin Morgan In the whole scheme of things, toddler years are very short. But these are the years when the most aggressive training should
History of Newspapers & Journalism
History of Newspapers & Journalism Perhaps now more than ever, teaching your children the history of newspapers and the importance of honest journalism, how to
Hidden Allergies and Learning
by Dianne Craft At a recent consultation for their twelve-year-old daughter, a dad stated, “If you do nothing else for us, you will already have
What God Wants Your Teen to Know
by Inge Cannon Think back to your school years as a child or a teen. What lessons were most efficiently learned—the ones you gleaned from
Homeschool Problems: Caught in a Hedge of Thorns?
Homeschool Problems by Beth Sterne Do you often wish homeschool and life would “go better?” Do you feel as if you’re caught in a maze
Trying to Fit It All In
Trying to Fit It All In by Sonya Shafer There was once a man named Bill who decided to go for a walk. A long
Twelve Common Transcript Transgressions
by Inge Cannon Parents who homeschool their children during the high school years must provide a written statement that summarizes the academic achievements of those
History of Airplanes: Orville & Wilbur Wright Unit Study
History of Airplanes: Orville & Wilbur Wright Unit Study As we shift from spring into summer, a fun outdoor unit study is just the thing
Right Way to File a Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent Q. My school district sent a link to their Notice of Intent form and said I must provide a Notice of Intent
American History: Oregon Trail Unit Study
A homeschool unit study is a great way to incorporate a variety of activities into your study of American history. Check out these creative resources
Teaching and Learning Patience
Patience is a hard lesson to learn–and teach! And yet, one of the greatest blessings of homeschooling is that it allows us the opportunity to
What My Father Taught Me By Being a Mentor
Mentoring Your Children by Mike Cheney My mentor experience began when I was thirteen and my brother Jay was ten and we first went into
Building a College Resume
College Resume Building by Jason M. Smith Pick a college, any college–and build a resume. That school wants to be able to say that it
Finding Support When You Homeschool a Child with Special Needs
“Every person is made in the image of God, so each one is valuable.” by Kathy Kuhl Homeschoolers who have children with special needs need
Homeschooling a Child Who Learns Differently
Kathy Kuhl Often parents ask me about starting to homeschool. Here’s what I’d say to anyone starting out: Don’t Panic You’ve always been responsible for
Adapting Curriculum for Your Child with Special Needs
Adapting Curriculum for Your Child with Special Needs by Judi Munday, M.A.; M. Ed. Parents who teach more than one child find it challenging to
Learning Styles Crash Course
Learning Styles by Joyce Herzog It took me ten years to become a good teacher. You don’t have ten years, so here is a crash