Lessons I Learned on the Way to Jail
by Zan Tyler Editor's Note: Zan Tyler will be one of the speakers at our last Leadership Conference of 2024 on Friday, August 23 in San Diego. We hope you will be able to join us to hear more she has to share with those who lead homeschool groups or are interested in...
Teaching According to Ezra
by Charity Silvers As we head back into another school year, I have been going through the Bible looking for verses about teaching. This one in Ezra 7:10 really struck me as having a lot to say about the whole process that leads up to teaching. “For Ezra had set his...
5 Steps to Prevent Homeschool Burnout
by Natalie Orzame I’ve been homeschooling for six, going on seven years, and I have a confession to make. I felt ignorantly confident coming into this, even when most of my friends who wanted to homeschool did not have the confidence to try it. My sister homeschools...
Summer Unit Study: Olympic Sports
by Katie Julius The Olympic Games are officially underway! This weekend was filled with competitions in a number of different sports and disciplines, which continue through August 11 (the Paralympics will be held August 28 - September 8). From some of the more popular...
Summer Unit Study: France – The 2024 Olympic Host
by Katie Julius The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad officially begin this coming Saturday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France, with competitions being contested in 46 sports over 19 days (a few sports start before the official Opening Ceremony). If you missed the first unit...
Nurturing All the Special Needs in Your Family
by Melissa Dean As mom to four children with special needs, I have made a lot of mistakes juggling family relationships. I wish I could say that the wisdom I share springs from the things I did well, but honestly, most of it comes in the form of hard-learned lessons...
Sticks in the Mud: 7 Ways to Get Stuck on Outdoor Education
by Fiona M. Jones It used to be all about keeping children clean and safe. All of the guidance to teachers and parents was aimed at eliminating physical risks to children. But then studies began to show that indoor living, a lack of autonomy, and preventing exposure...
Kalani Mark Named 2024 CHEA Support Network Leader of the Year
Congratulations to the 2024 Support Network Leader of the Year, Kalani Mark of South Bay Faith Academy. Kalani currently serves as the Junior High/High School Principal and has made such an impact on her homeschool community that she was overwhelmingly nominated for...
Summer Unit Study: The Olympics
by Katie Julius While many homeschoolers take off the summer from traditional academics, if you’re like me, you’re always looking for opportunities to learn, no matter the season. Every four years, the Summer Olympics are held, hosting thousands of athletes from more...
5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes Summer homeschool can be the most fun and most memorable lessons! Whether you follow more structured lessons year-round or break for a summer holiday, the truth is you never completely stop homeschooling. One of the best things about...