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Teach History Through People and Stories
One way to bring homeschool history to life is through biographies. If you are teaching about a foreign country, see if a missionary visited or lived out the remainder of his life in that country. Use his biography to learn more about the culture. Do you want your child to know…
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Christian Unit Studies for Homeschool: Learning Through Literature
For many parents just starting to homeschool or thinking about homeschooling, there is a desire to make lessons and learning feel connected. Many parents remember an education in which each subject stood alone, making learning feel fragmented rather than connected. Thankfully,…
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Teaching Children to Write Well: The Five Stages of Writing
How can I teach my children to write well? By acknowledging that it takes time and steps. There is no one answer for how to write, and different approaches work better for different people. However, writers consistently need to play the long game, moving through the writing…
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How to Choose the Best Middle School Writing Curriculum for Your Homeschool
Does your middle schooler freeze when it’s time to write? Maybe grammar comes easily, but creative writing feels impossible. Perhaps every writing assignment ends in frustration, or you’re wondering whether you’ve chosen the right writing curriculum. Finding the best middle…
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Scripture Memorization for Kids: Anchoring Their Hearts in God’s Word
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.” —Proverbs 3:1–2 Keeping our kids in the Word of God is crucial to their spiritual foundation. Scripture memorization for kids can help,…
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The Overwhelmed Homeschooler: Finding Rest When Homeschooling Feels Like Too Much
For more than thirty years, I was an overwhelmed homeschool mom. Not every minute of every day, but there were definitely days and seasons of overwhelm. Homeschool burnout is real and can cause guilt and stress. So, before you give up, Christian homeschooler, I would offer some…
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Beyond High School: College, Trade School, and Other Paths for Homeschool Graduates
Homeschooling a high schooler is exciting, but it definitely comes with its own set of challenges. On the one hand, high schoolers are independent learners, allowing for more freedom in the homeschooling day. On the other hand, a maturing teen is learning how to find his niche.…
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How to Use AI in Homeschooling Without Replacing Your Role as a Parent
It seems like everywhere I turn these days, someone is talking about artificial intelligence. “Have you tried ChatGPT yet?” “Do you let your children use AI?” “Is AI good or bad for homeschooling?” “What exactly is the role of AI in homeschooling?” Like many new technologies, it…
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Are You Covered? Navigating Homeschool Testing, Records, and State Requirements
Knowing your homeschool state requirements doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Every state has its own homeschooling laws, and those requirements can change over time. The key is to understand what your state expects and develop simple recordkeeping habits from the beginning.…