I Homeschool, but not Primarily Because of My Children
by Israel Wayne “I could never homeschool my children. I don’t have enough patience. I couldn’t stand to have them around me that much!” Have you ever heard that line? What about: “I can’t wait for the school year to start! It will be such a relief to have the...
Don’t Miss the Twirling Moments
Hey Dad, We’ve been home from our south Speaking tour for just over a week. We left Florida and it’s been rainy and cold ever since. But I’ve still been basking in the memory of vacation and uninterrupted family time (but it’s growing fainter by the second). While...
Self-Teaching Offers Path to Educational Freedom
by Sam Sorbo I had been homeschooling my three children for several years already when I realized I was stuck. My firstborn was a dedicated entertainer. Clever, studious enough, and always engaged, Braeden was my homeschool test case and by all accounts a success....
Fractions, Algorithms, and Proofs, Oh My!
Math. One little four-letter word can send parents and students alike into panic. This is the subject that many families say is the most daunting to teach in their homeschool, especially in the high school years. Unfortunately, our kids sometimes pick up on our own...
Why Homeschool Community is Important
by Katie Julius I’m sure that if you’ve even suggested the idea of homeschooling to your family and friends, you’ve heard the question, “What about socialization?” It’s probably one of the most common “concerns” that parents have when considering educating their...
Homeschooling, Pods, Micro Schools, and Co-ops: What’s the Difference?
by Rebecca Kocsis With the onset of the pandemic, I have admired the effort and ingenuity of parents to see their children receive a safe and high quality education. I applaud them for taking back their children’s education. Many parents’ efforts have been nothing...
Should We Take Government Money for Private Education?
by Nathan Pierce, Family Protection Ministries Taxation and government funding are not new concepts. Throughout human history, governments have levied taxes on their citizens. In biblical times, the Pharisees tried to muster up accusations against Jesus by questioning...
Giving Roots to Love
by Michael Farris, Alliance Defending Freedom As I write this — bleary-eyed in a sweatshirt and pajamas at my home computer — my wife, Vickie is upstairs trying to get our newborn son, Peter James, to go back to sleep. Vickie is even more tired than I am because only...
Author! Author! Creative Writing in Your Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes Creative writing is a great tool to use in your homeschool. It offers an outlet for creativity and free expression, a place to explore ideas, and is an excellent way to practice communication skills. Check out this Homeschool Living article for...
Like Mary
by Rebecca Kocsis I had a Christmas baby. Mine was a baby girl. Cradling her in my arms as I convalesced after she was born, it was so easy to identify with Mary, the mother of our Lord. The wonder of a new life; the miracle that had taken place; thinking of all that...