Homeschool Update Archives

How do we teach our children that writing poetry can be fun?

Martin Luther made this frequently quoted statement: “Music is a fair and glorious gift of God.”

It’s easy to overlook preparing children for what lies ahead. How can they succeed if they don’t know what is expected of them?

Advancements in technologies offer a plethora of learning resources right at our fingertips to enhance our homeschooling efforts.

God helped us discover how to combine our two homes. However, we found that a smooth blend requires five conditions.

Our challenge is to teach our children faithfulness in these “little things” day in and day out, correcting them gently.

You can help ease reading problems, writing problems, and motor skills in young children by doing a few simple exercises.

I have to admit that in our two-year study of the United States, James Madison was a subject we had yet to cover.

All children sometimes throw fits and disobey, and that fact does not hinge on the adeptness of the parents.

The story of Moses & the Spies has it all—intrigue and adventure, suspense and drama,—even lessons for parents on how to teach.

How we play out the final years of homeschooling, and what we do “after homeschooling,” are questions we must consider.

Constantly preparing curriculum for the kids can lead to burnout. Why not take some time to study something yourself?

Ever wondered about the day in the life of an Amish family? They have more in common with homeschoolers than you might think.

We are so thankful for the freedoms God has given us in Canada, and the privilege of educating our children at home is one of them.

Am I communicating that their pleasure should be the focus of hours spent with others. Is that really what I want to be teaching my kids?