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Some families decide to homeschool out of a strong desire to home educate, some are forced to because of circumstances, and other families, like the Overstreet family, never imagined or considered homeschooling. However, after stumbling…

We’ve been concerned about Common Core State Standards, or CCSS, for many reasons including the emphasis on standardized testing, the loss of individualized learning, the unrealistic requirements for teachers and students alike, and the lack…

Preparing for college is no easy task – for both parents and students! Kids, we realize the amount of stress you’re enduring at this phase in your life. It’s a busy time, but there’s also…

Last week, we introduced project-based learning and explained why it works for your child. No matter their learning style, all children can benefit from project-based learning not only by becoming engrossed in a topic, but…

Many parents have heard or thought of the dreaded four letter word when discussing their child’s progress or as you try to get through a homeschool lesson. “Oh, he just wants to PLAY.” This makes…

Even the most seasoned teachers and homeschool families struggle teaching one subject: writing. Finding the best homeschool curriculum for writing can be one of the biggest challenges that parents face.  In our 25 years of…

I had a conversation with a homeschooling friend this week whose sixth grade daughter is struggling with writing. “My daughter is so unfocused when it comes to writing that we end up stretching out our…

Throughout the month of February, classrooms and homes around the nation will focus on the history and accomplishments of African Americans. For good reason! However, so many of our children will learn about Martin Luther…

Let’s face it, no matter how great our kids are, there will be those days when we have to wonder if the arguing, annoyances, and back-seat bickering will ever end. When one wakes up grumpy…

We often ask children what they “want to be” when they grow up. Astronaut, chef, teacher, or, for 8-year-old me, President. Encouraging dreams are healthy and important regardless of how those dreams change over time.…

As a parent, you always worry if you’re doing enough for your child to help them succeed. You may ask yourself: Are the books I get for them stimulating their mind, or are they not…

Even though we try to remind our children that the real reason for the Christmas celebration is to remember the birth of our Lord and thank God for sending His only son to save us,…