Homeschool Archives

Parents have asked me, “How do I get my child to write?” “With narration,” I reply.

I’ve never had to to remind a teen to stew over the weekend’s change of plans that didn’t go her way. Complaining is the norm.

Without knowing history, one cannot have a full understanding of why an artist painted what he painted.

My parents were never antagonistic, but it still took time for them to become enthusiastic supporters of homeschooling.

As readers, our most important task is to identify and understand the central problem—the conflict—in a story.

One day it took me two hours to get to work. After a great deal of thought and research, we left it all behind and moved to Oregon.

By learning what others have done before us, we are able to use critical thinking to guide our families in truth.

If your children are taking tests this year, here is some advice from one who has a love-hate relationship with the process.

That garden may be growing beans or daisies, but in the child’s heart, eternal seeds are growing.

I’m a frugal home educator and an enthusiastic believer in the value of educational travel. A journey doesn’t just teach—it inspires.

If you have a large enough family, you’re likely to have a child who develops a "Hate of Learning" attitude at some point.

Barna’s proclamation that an average 70% of teens will leave the church after high school graduation honestly doesn't scare me.

I think, though, in order to truly bloom where we are planted, we must be grateful for all circumstances seasons.

Obviously, the best toys here won’t be the best toys for everyone, but there are some things we’ve considered as we’ve purchased toys:

There are great things you can do with computers: play music, view websites, do research, interact with people, and much more.