Using Ancient Civilizations and the Bible as a spine, we studied through quite a few ancient cultures. Along the way we decided to s...

This past school year, our three younger children (7th, 5th, and 1st grade at the time) studied the Ancient History time period. For ou...

Teaching Kindergarten through Second Grade science in a co-op setting is wonderfully challenging. It really is a joy to ignite an intere...

Building a student portfolio isn't something that happens over night or just at the end of a school year. In fact, it is best done ...

...About Homeschooling. Today, I offer you some statements to ponder, which, in my opinion, are simply untrue. You are welcome to disagree...

You need a break, but you need to log 180 days of school. The kids need a break, but they have to complete 180 days. Just how can you ...

I once read it was the teacher's job to teach their students. { Startling , I know.} The expert went on to say teachers have a responsib...

You've sailed by mid-year. You've regained your footing after the holidays, and your days are back to the predictable routine. ...

Homeschooling doesn't have to be school at home. It took me years to accept this simple fact. I planned, taught, and orchestrated...

"Always in motion is the future." ~ Yoda Yes, I know, we just celebrated the 100 day mark , and I'm already starting t...

...regardless of what educational choices you make. Wealth isn't always measured in money. Similarly, the value of an education is...

Ever since our children were little, we have helped them memorize Bible verses. It is important to us that they hide God's Word in their...

Just how do we fit together learning and living? Today, I thought I would share what works for us so far this year. Each year, we c...

...in yourself, your children, and others. Comparisons - With each comparison, we lose.  We lose the joy of creating by makin...

Sometimes it is daunting to plan an entire year for one student, let alone two, or more! Now that our school year has ended, our year e...

It's that time of year!  The time of year when I report on all we have done for an entire school year to our umbrella school. F...

Sometime during the fall, I mentioned the importance of building a portfolio over the course of an entire school year, rather than waiting ...

Math was one of my favorite subjects in school.  Actually, I liked most of the subjects, except science.  I am not sure I ever had a go...