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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
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
Four-Year Plan for Homeschooling Teens through High School
High School 4-Year Plan by Janice Campbell Here is an academically-oriented plan for homeschooling teens through high school, with an emphasis on preparing for life
High School on the Horizon
Homeschool High School by Diane Kummer Homeschool parents are a varied lot! Some of you have been teaching high school for many years, and because
Teach High School at Home
by Diane Kummer Homeschooling in the teen years can cause great doubt for many reasons. “Can I really do this?” “What if I mess up?”
Working Mom: Help for Mom-preneurs
by Connie Albers As a working mom–or “mom-preneur, “I wish I could say I did everything right, but I didn’t. There were times I’d work
Seven Tips for Managing Your Home Office
by Debbie Williams As a home office business owner you can budget your finances, create whiz-bang proposals, and effectively maintain a client list. But when it
Homeschool Unit Study on Apples
An Apple A Day Makes a Homeschool Unit Study With apple trees bursting into bloom all around us, now is a great time to consider
