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5 Reasons to Switch Your Homeschool Math Curriculum

By Kathryn GomesAre you considering switching math programs? Here are five reasons to consider switching your homeschool math curriculum to Exploring Creation with Mathematics from Apologia. 1. You Need a Shorter Lesson Length to Keep Your Student Engaged Each activity and problem set is carefully crafted to engage kids and help them master new concepts, but we...Read More

It Just Takes Two

By Davis Carman“All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.” (Matthew 22:40) Six-hundred-thirteen. Remember that number. According to Jewish tradition, that’s how many laws were officially on the books from when God handed the Law down to Moses. I don’t know how hard most Israelites tried to keep these laws, but there were certainly...Read More

It’s Not Easy to Climb Smooth Mountains

By Davis CarmanOur American culture likes things to be quick and easy. Think about breakfast. Cereal with milk takes seconds to prepare, even if you top it off with some healthy fruit. Instant oatmeal gets right to the point: “instant.” Just add hot water and…voilà!…your breakfast is ready. There are even some new entries to the breakfast...Read More

If You Want to Homeschool with Focus, Try These Five Moves

By Davis CarmanOur homeschool goals need to be realistic, but they should also challenge us. Here are the top five moves that can help you homeschool with focus. A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. — Proverbs 16:9 (NKJV) It’s a new year, which means you’re probably thinking about setting some goals....Read More

The Homeschool Journey is Worth Taking

By Ashlynn HenkelDavis Carman, President of Apologia, talks about his homeschool journey, how he acquired the company, and walks through the layout of the curriculum in this podcast episode of The Homeschool Advantage with Bex Buzzie. Top Three Takeaways Homeschooled students are highly sought after by Colleges and Universities because of their work ethic in academia and...Read More

God’s Anointed One

By Davis CarmanYou anoint my head with oil. (Psalm 23:5) There are plenty of examples in Scripture of anointing. David was anointed by the prophet Saul as the future king of Israel (1 Samuel 16:12–13). Naomi instructed Ruth to anoint herself with oil before meeting Boaz (Ruth 3:3). The prophet Elijah anointed Elisha to be his successor (1 Kings...Read More

Words Have Meaning

By Davis CarmanWords have meaning, how we use language matters. Gods word shows us this all the way back in the tower of Babel. Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. — Genesis 11:1 Language is a creation of God. Think back to the city of Babel. At the time, the world had...Read More

What to Prioritize in Your Homeschool?

By Davis CarmanHis divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. — 2 Peter 1:3 When you made the big life decision to homeschool your children, you took on the monumental responsibility to train, disciple, and educate...Read More

Absolutely Not! Say That Ten Times Fast

By Davis CarmanAbsolutely not! How can we who died to sin still live in it? — Romans 6:2 (NET) When the author of a book in the Bible repeats a word or phrase multiple times, we should pay attention. After all, the Holy Spirit inspired the authors. Yet these men were different from each other. And their...Read More

9 Homeschool Field Trip Ideas

By Alyssa EspositoSome days, you can feel it; school is just not going to happen like usual. Maybe the siblings are arguing, a kitchen appliance broke, and breakfast is chaos, or the weather is too nice not to enjoy it. Whatever the situation, one of the great things about homeschooling is that your days can be flexible,...Read More