More than once I have heard other Christian home educators make a statement similar to the following: ‘I am Christian. I just want to teach what is needed for college and then teach what is in the Bible on the weekend, not during normal school hours. I want my children to know who God is, […]
What We Unsocialized Homeschoolers Do in Summer
Not too long ago I wrote a post about staying away from judging those who insist on questioning your decision to homeschool. One of those categories of questions/ unsolicited comments has to be around the issue of socialization. So as I thought about our summer thus far, I couldn’t help but laugh at the thought […]
10 Ways to Customize Your Curriculum and Cut Costs–Part 2
I committed to writing a part 2, or sorts, to suggest ideas for older students. There are realities of life and new expectations as children grow, whether they attend college or decide upon another route. They must be able to articulate themselves in written and oral format. I will boldly state that any curriculum that […]
A Pre-Conference Blogging Break
I should have posted this message days ago, but I had no idea how busy these days would find me! I am taking a brief hiatus in order to make final preparations for the Heart of the Matter Online Conference and the Great Homeschool Conference in Memphis, TN. Please keep us in your prayers until […]
Creating a Set of Experiences
Have you ever heard a word or phrase that seemingly “stuck” with you? That conversation that you psychologically cannot turn loose? The words are obviously meant to marinate, but the “why” isn’t apparent in the moment. I had this experience a few months ago when I ran into a former coach at our youngest daughter’s […]