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How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You: I Love You? (12 of 13)

By Davis CarmanHow many times do we have to tell our children things? In our journey through parenting, there’s been one profound yet simple message that I found essential to impart upon our children: “I love you.” According to some statistics, less than half of the kids growing up today hear this message daily. This realization should...Read More

Should Christians Send their Kids to Public Schools?

By Davis CarmanRachael and I started our homeschool journey way back in 1996 (almost 30 years ago). Although the first year was rocky, by year four, we were committed for the long haul even with the unknown of high school looming in the distance. During the second ten years of our homeschooling journey, we started speaking at...Read More

Having Pets in Your Homeschool

By Davis CarmanWhether they come to us by chance or through deliberate adoption, having pets in your homeschool can have a profound impact on your family and dramatically enhance your students’ home education. Beyond teaching responsibility, having pets in our homeschooling environment transformed how our children learned. Pets foster engagement with Creation and teach life skills that...Read More

5 Invaluable Actions to Take in Hard Times

By Rachael CarmanSome days are bad. Some weeks are bad. Some months, some years — life is hard. Sometimes it’s just one thing, while other times, trouble seems to come at you from all directions. Sometimes everyone knows, and sometimes no one even suspects. There are times in life that can only be compared to a wilderness...Read More

Pumpkin Thinking Putty Activity: Fall in Love with the Science of Autumn

By Rachael YunisWe all fidget, but kids can sometimes be the masters of fidgeting. So, why not give them something to explore with their senses while they listen to their lessons? The Pumpkin Thinking Putty Activity is the perfect fall-themed science activity to add to your homeschool because it helps kids focus when they have something to...Read More

Best Bible Curriculum Options for Kids

By Trisha VuongThe Importance of Bible Curriculum for Children Before diving into some of the best Bible curriculum options for homeschoolers, let’s talk about our why. Why is studying the Bible important for kids? If you don’t have your why solidified, here are some ideas that may help. Bible Education to Learn Their Faith As parents, our...Read More

How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?

By Davis CarmanWe’ve all had those moments as parents—staring at our kids and wondering, “How many times do I have to tell you?” It’s like a broken record that plays in the background of parenting life, right? Being a parent isn’t for the faint of heart. It means understanding that a lot of what we do involves...Read More

The ABCs of Life

By Davis CarmanWhat are the ABCs of Life? There are three things we all seek in life—Achievement, Beauty, and Community. Read more in this devotional. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. — Matthew 7:7 Although I am not a pastor, I have...Read More

7th Grade Curriculum Bundle

By Alyssa EspositoSo your homeschooled student has reached middle school—congratulations! Continuing your child’s home education beyond elementary school is a wonderful thing and a huge accomplishment for a homeschooling parent. Our hope is that Apologia continues to partner with you in your student’s educational journey. For 7th grade, Apologia’s suggested curriculum path includes your choice of Exploring...Read More

Empty Classrooms: Chronic Absenteeism in Public Schools

By Alyssa EspositoIn recent years, public schools have encountered a substantial challenge: an increase in student absences. This phenomenon, known as “chronic absenteeism,” refers to students missing 18 or more school days annually. While this was not a prevalent issue before the pandemic—affecting only 15% of students—the rate has nearly doubled, reaching almost 28%, and is consistent...Read More