The summer sun was sweltering through the window panes of her school room, placing droplets of sweat across her forehead. Wait. Maybe those sweat droplets were more from the massive pile of homeschool papers all disheveled and taunting her like nasty little gremlins. Yeah, that sounds about right. The school year had ended. The kids…
Have you ever met one of those kids who always seems to have their nose in a book? You know, the kind who literally wouldn’t be caught dead without a back up novel in her bag? It’s every homeschool mom’s dream. We dream about having that 7-year-old who reads the entire Chronicles of Narnia series in less than…
Going to a homeschool conference is overwhelming enough without adding any extra stress. Read these 7 ways to ruin your experience.
Homeschooling can be challenging even on a good day. Guiding your child through each step is tough. Here are 5 ways to teach them how to work independently! One of my favorite sessions to speak on at homeschool conventions like Teach Them Diligently is this concept of developing independent learners. It’s my favorite because of the…
When I was a student teacher, my college video taped several of my lessons to use for evaluation purposes. I vividly remember one lesson where I had all 18 of our first graders down on the floor for a read-aloud about George Washington. During the lesson, I don’t recall being bothered by anything, but when…
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I could hear the grass being mowed outside the thin glass windows of my college Calculus II class that day. The room was silent and my exam book was closed. I had finished it. Every problem was completed. As I sat there smelling the grass and watching as students turned in their books and left…
Is your homeschool child struggling with handwriting? Learn how to teach handwriting in homeschool. You’ll find practical tips and resources for teaching kids how to write effectively.
Are you new to homeschooling? It’s one of the most exciting journeys, but it comes with no road map. How do you start homeschooling? Let these 4 steps help!
Have you ever walked 100 miles through the mountains of China to save orphans during the war? How about lain in bed for 80 days in the African jungle praying for healing so you can share the gospel with unreached people? Or… when was the last time you sat down at the breakfast table with…
Are you looking for inspirational stories for kids? Are you wanting books that teach moral lessons? Check out these favorites!
It’s not some illusive idea. The Perfect Morning Routine does exist, and it’s right at your fingertips. See how we make it work with these 7 tips!
Discover why I ditched the homeschool lesson planner and how it boosted responsibility and independent learning for my kids. Click to read.
It’s often that people gaze upon my circumstances in amazement. I can’t say that I blame them. Even the cashier’s at Walmart wonder how I manage to homeschool 4 kids. They have no clue that I also work full-time and do this gig without a spouse. But I think this “amazement” occurs because we have…
Do you want to know the secret to keeping up with your homeschool portfolio all year? No more piles of chaos! Read more to find out how. So you’ve made a homeschool portfolio before. It sat on the shelf collecting dust until the day before your annual evaluation when you pulled an all-nighter trying to…
Make your own homeschool reading curriculum that will excite, educate, and stick! Which book series would you add to a homeschool reading curriculum?
Honestly, I think this whole planning thing is one of the biggest obstacles keeping families from feeling victorious in their homeschool. We struggle with what to teach, when to teach, how to teach. Then just as we start to slightly grasp all of that, we must find a way to fit everything into the school day,…
I want to empower you with the courage to homeschool out of the box. You are the one who can make the best curriculum choices for your family.
You’ll love our recommended laugh-out-loud book list for kids. Read any of these funny children’s books aloud to have everyone in the family laughing!
So you want your child to become a voracious reader. It’s a noble cause. After all, this is the one academic skill that dictates the success of all the rest. Strong readers are successful in virtually anything that they want to learn. And believe it or not, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all magic formula that will…
Ever had one of those mornings when nothing was done by 11 a.m.? Me too… until I started teaching responsibility with a morning routine for kids. Read on! Ever had one of those mornings when no one was dressed and no teeth had been brushed by 11 a.m.? Have you ever thought, “How am I…