Life is full of shifting roles and a wide range of emotions that accompany the changes. Who would expect grief to become my companion after I sent my youngest off to public high school after spending over 20 years educating my children? During my first year of homeschooling, I found myself weeping on the doorstep…
One question I received was whether a homeschool curriculum is needed. Yes, I think one is. How else will you know if what you are teaching is age appropriate or grade level? How will you know for sure that you are going in the right order? Homeschool curriculum offer valued guidance I know how to…
Dear Homeschooling Mom, Quit being so serious—that’s one piece of advice I wish I’d learned earlier in my homeschooling days. You see, I worried constantly about messing up, not doing enough, missing some vital piece in the educational process. I feared not measuring up, letting my kids down, failing them. I let my insecurities rule…
More Than Grit, a middle-grade, historical novel by Gretchen Carlson, released today. I loved this debut novel and believe that not only will young people relate to it, but it will also be an excellent addition to any school reading curricula. Sissy, who lives in Kansas in 1939, wants to earn money, so she can…
A year has passed since my last day as a homeschool teacher, but since March, my children studied at home again due to COVID-19. I’ve heard many discussions about the home-based education measures taken because of the pandemic. Views vary to the extremes. But major differences exist between the two: responsibility and investment. I still…
Are you seeking resources that incorporate both the Bible and science? Well, I have some suggestions that may interest you. Through the years, we have discovered treasured resources to supplement our homeschool classes. I’d like to recommend Answers in Genesis for homeschoolers and for anyone wishing to incorporate these books, movies, and magazines into their…
If you have ever educated your children at home, you know it is hard but rewarding work. Here are a few perks about homeschooling for those considering this educational alternative. 1. Your children are close friends. They play, share books, and talk. They care about each other and miss each other when they are separated.…
Well, it is literally a new year, and our students are back to the books. Over my 18 years of teaching homeschool, I have learned some techniques that helped lessons stick. Perhaps you may find them helpful with your own student(s). Tip One: Memorize by Singing and Repeating My kids learned the Preamble to the…
With all the busyness of this time of year, it would be easy to miss the greatest gift and the real reason we celebrate Christmas—Christ. As Ann Voskamp says, “Christ came into the world for you—and you came into the world for Him.” What a profound observation! Every year, I make sure that my family…
In August 1999, I made a brave and life changing decision. I started homeschooling my children. My eldest was in second grade, my second born was a preschooler, and my baby was a toddler. It has been 18 years. When I first began, there were several families in my area who homeschooled, so there was…