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By Nicole SaundersI have had the privilege of homeschooling my children for the past nineteen years and counting. With eight children ranging in age from twenty-five to four, there are days I feel like I will be homeschooling till I die. There are also days when I feel as inadequate to the task as the first day...Read More
Do You Worship a Sun God? Don’t Answer Too Fast!
By Davis CarmanElijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” (1 Kings 18:21) As Christians, we “believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.” This opening...Read More
How to Do a Science Fair Project
By Sherri SeligsonScience fair projects are a wonderful opportunity to go beyond the knowledge you learn in a textbook. Through independent research, a science fair project allows you to explore any scientific or engineering topic that interests you, study a subject in depth and come up with a hands-on experiment that investigates a question you have about...Read More
The Revival Right in Front of You
By Davis CarmanAnd it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. — Joel 2:28 (ESV) Asbury College Spiritual Awakening Last month, a revival broke out unexpectedly at Asbury College,...Read More
Homeschooling Preschoolers
By Ashlynn HenkelAre you homeschooling preschoolers? What a fun age! Preschool-age children truly are a wonder. They are full of questions, eager to discover new things, and filled with awe and wonderment. During these introductory preschool years, there lies the perfect opportunity to begin introducing God’s beautiful world of Creation to their open minds and hearts. Train...Read More
Life’s Ultimate Questions
By Davis CarmanFor all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. — Romans 3:23 Does God exist? Is truth knowable? What is the purpose of life? These are some of life’s ultimate questions. Are there answers? And how well do your answers conform to reality? When you compare the worldviews and religions around the globe,...Read More
5 Charlotte Mason Values: And Comparisons to Traditional Schooling
By Davis CarmanIf you’ve been running in homeschool circles or researching home education online, you’ve probably heard of Charlotte Mason. Apologia’s curriculum is based on the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. But what are the Charlotte Mason values, and how can you incorporate it into your homeschool? “Education is a life, an atmosphere, a discipline.” – Charlotte Mason, 1842-1923...Read More
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