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Taking School On the Road: Field Trip Checklist

Taking School On the Road: Field Trip Checklist

[…] a phone call to discuss scheduling a visit. Have questions like these ready when you talk to the on-site representative: Will there be a structured presentation and how long will it be? Is there a hands-on experience where children can handle materials and explore? Is the program designed for a specific age group? If […]

Five Great Reasons Why You Need to Homeschool Now

Five Great Reasons Why You Need to Homeschool Now

[…] and gentle to bold and very serious. When speaking to groups of parents, I often share my 5 top reasons to homeschool. The bottom line is this: How can a Christian parent even consider sending their children to a public school today?  Yes, this is a strong statement. Tragically, the evening news far too […]

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Why Apologia Live Classes Should Be Your Next Adventure: General & Physical Science

[…] on soil pH into a detective story starring God’s “forensic fingerprints” in nature. These instructors don’t just lecture; they host live, interactive sessions where questions like “ How do glow sticks work?” and “Did Noah need sunscreen on the ark?” are celebrated. And yes, you can actually talk to them. Unlike pre-recorded videos that […]

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Homeschooling with Purpose: Best Practices for Using A Bible Curriculum for Your Family

[…] curriculum can serve as a guide, helping both parents and children stay on track and achieve their spiritual and educational goals. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to choose the right Bible homeschool curriculum, set meaningful goals, and create an engaging learning experience that integrates biblical studies with other subjects. Understanding Bible Homeschool […]

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8th Grade Curriculum Bundle

[…] provided a recommended course sequence for you to view. Curriculum Scope & Sequence Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T. for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting. You’ll […]

The 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony: From a Biblical Worldview

The 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony: From a Biblical Worldview

[…] calling him the “father of lies.” Here’s one more thought related to Satan’s statement that Adam and Eve could become like God. Have you ever thought about how you would have responded to Satan if you were in this situation? What kind of reply could Adam and Eve have given if they were more […]

living books for science

Living Books for Science

[…] minds to the truth, beauty, and goodness of God’s creation can help stimulate the practice of self-education while they are still young. The question is not, — how much does the youth know? when he has finished his education — but how much does he care? and about how many orders of things does […]

9 Steps to Beginning Your Homeschool Journey

9 Steps to Begin Your Homeschool Journey

So, you feel called to homeschool, but you don’t know how to begin your homeschool journey?  It’s a daunting task—educating your children while raising them to be responsible, kind, productive, God-fearing individuals. But God designed and prepared you perfectly for this role, and where you may be lacking, God fills in the gaps. Here […]

Eclipse

What is an Eclipse?

[…] find the time to go outside and enjoy this special event created by God! —Damian Ludwiczak, Exploring Creation with High School Astronomy Solar Eclipse vs. Lunar Eclipse Many people confuse the two types of eclipses. The difference is that in a lunar eclipse, the Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, causing the […]

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Devotional: A Younger Son, an Older Son, and a Father

[…] scene. This son is angry, refusing to join in the celebration. Even after the father begs him to join, the older son refuses. He reminds his father how hard he has worked and how long he has obeyed. He’s been the “good son” but hasn’t had a single party for it. He saw his […]

30 Reasons Why We Homeschool

30 Reasons “Why” We Homeschool

[…] communities today. Sharing My Homeschool Testimony As I have homeschooled, I’ve shared my journey with other homeschooling parents and those considering going down this path. I’ve explained how we came to this decision, how God went before us, His Holy Spirit convicted us, and we made it only by His grace. I’ve talked about […]

Should Christians Homeschool Their Children?

[…] 6:4 tells us that we are to raise our children in the fear and admonition of the Lord.  In Philippians 4:8, we hear instruction from Paul on how to think. He shares: “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or […]

2nd Grade Curriculum Bundle

2nd Grade Homeschool Curriculum from Apologia

[…] a recommended course sequence (one possible curriculum path option your child can take) Books for further reading How to Have a H.E.A.R.T for Your Kids by Rachael Carman How Many Times do I Have to Tell You? by Rachael Carman Co-Op Kickstart Guide There are many creative ways to teach an Apologia course in a co-op setting, giving […]

Ah, Motherhood

Ah, Motherhood 🌸

[…] his mother’s womb. The thought takes my breath away. God’s hands are all over your little babies; they will come out covered in His fingerprints! There are so many things I would like to share today, but I have narrowed to three. Relax This one sounds so much easier than it is. But having been […]

5 Charlotte Mason Values

5 Charlotte Mason Values: And Comparisons to Traditional Schooling

[…] 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 Families who home-educate their children often talk […]

5 Reasons to Switch Your Homeschool Math Curriculum

[…] homeschool. My kids never get bored of their math books since each lesson uses different manipulatives and activities to teach the concepts. I am so impressed with how well the books are written and especially love using generic manipulatives and household items we already have. My 2nd grader gets easily frustrated when things take […]

The New Socialization, Blog post by Davis Carman

The New Socialization

[…] actually talking about when they meet a homeschooling family and utter the words, “What about socialization?” Sadly, many students accustomed to a public school setting don’t know how to function outside of the four walls of the institution. The pressure to conform is too great. And it can be surprising what people will compromise […]

God's Anointed One Blog Post By Davis Carman

God’s Anointed One

[…] represented the Lord in a special way. To honor the king was to honor God; to disrespect the king was to disrespect the Lord. You may recall how David had several opportunities to kill Saul, the murderous king who spent years trying to end David’s life. But each time, David stayed his hand because […]

Oh, the Places You Will Go! Blog Post by Davis Carman

Oh, the Places You will Go! Oh, the God You’ll Come to Know!

[…] need a Good Shepherd, a Master, a Friend. You need to know you don’t know better than Him. The next thing I’ll mention – correction number one: Many, many times life will happen to you. You’ll be broadsided. You head, it will spin. You’ll wonder what happened again and again. Your dreams will get […]

Parenting Teens (a.k.a. Riding the Mechanical Bull)

Parenting Teens (a.k.a. Riding the Mechanical Bull)

[…] junior high because of his emotional swings. He never knew if he would wake up happy or angry. His emotions controlled him, and he had no idea how to explain this or manage them. Of course, he wasn’t admitting this to us at the time because he wasn’t mature enough to objectively analyze his […]