There is no one right way to conduct homeschool education. Our convention survey asked this year’s attendees what teaching methods they would like to learn more about. The top two responses were the Charlotte Mason and Classical methods.

Charlotte Mason

Charlotte Mason was a British educator who lived in the … read more

It might be best to start by explaining what unit studies are not. Unit studies are not textbook studies. Textbook studies entail as many as eight separate subjects, having little or no correlation. For example, you may study literature, focusing on British poets, while your geography studies center on … read more

Under the law, you are only obligated to … read more

-Unhurried: a low-stress approach delaying formal academics until child demonstrates readiness.

As children are pushed to achieve academic goals at earlier and earlier ages, the incidence of learning disabilities is growing at an alarming (some say epidemic) rate. There may be a host of root causes, from immune … read more

For most home school families, education is not confined to a specific time and location; it’s part of a lifestyle woven into every grocery store visit, car ride and family outing. Every experience is a self contained classroom.

A few years ago my family stumbled upon an activity that spotlights … read more

 In August, I received this e-mail request: “Barb, how would you classify a Christian worldview class for a high school transcript? Our youth pastor teaches an hour long class once a week throughout the school year. The homework time probably takes the average child several hours a week. He uses … read more

 Toddler grabs a board book and retreats to a quiet corner. Teen props up in bed, eagerly finishing a well-worn copy of a favorite literary treasure. Home libraries, filled with valued storybook companions, engage minds, move hearts and comfort souls.

Start Small — Build Together

Ideally, home libraries are … read more

 The phone rang. I didn’t recognize the number flashing on caller ID but answered anyway.

“Hello, Cheryl. This is Tammy. We met at mom’s meeting last month. My annual homeschool evaluation is due in July. I’m anxious and have questions. I thought maybe you could help.”

“Evaluations concern many parents, … read more

 Overwhelmed by all the choices, daunted by the immensity of their responsibility and worried about breaking the family bank, homeschooling parents often find choosing curriculum a fearful task. But there are some strategies that will help you sort through the choices, alleviate fears and probably save you money.

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Are you interested in action, adventure, mystery, intrigue and discovery? Well, science contains all these elements and many more! I can see you shaking your head in denial. Yes, I am using those adjectives in the same breath as the word science.

Without God’s grace I wouldn’t be writing … read more