Epiphany Unit Study
by Katie Julius As the calendar quickly slips from December to January, we homeschoolers often find ourselves searching for motivation to hit the books again after the busyness of the holiday season. We invite you to take a bit longer to savor (and recover from) the...
Lessons from Advent
by Katie Julius One of my most vivid memories as a child during Christmas time was the advent wreath - a beautiful lush evergreen wreath adorned with three purple, one pink, and one white candle. We had a large one at the front of the church sanctuary that was lit...
Leaving a Legacy of Servant Leadership
by Angela Lasch How often do you think of the future of your group? If you are nearing the end of your homeschool journey and don’t plan to continue as a group leader, then it might be something you think of often. But, you may not think of it too often if you no...
Christmas Book Favorites from CHEA
by Elise Hamel In the cozy glow of Christmas lights and the crisp air of anticipation, there's a special magic found in the pages of a book. This week we wanted to share some of our treasured favorites from the CHEA staff, board, and volunteers. From classic tales...
5 Unique Christmas Unit Study Ideas for Your Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes Homeschooling around the holidays can be challenging. Busy schedules, special events, extra activities, and the general excitement of the season all contribute to distractions and delays. Take the opportunity to lean into that excitement and...
We’re More Concerned About Socialization Than We Are About Worldview, and It’s Showing
by Nicki Truesdell As a nearly lifelong homeschooler (40 years, in fact!) I can accurately report that the number one concern of homeschooling skeptics has always been socialization. I can also confirm that very few people are concerned with worldview, or even know...
Homeschool Myth-Busting: College Edition
by Penny Ross Are you afraid that private homeschooling will put your child at a disadvantage when applying for college admission? Let me assure you that it will not! All three of my children were homeschooled, kindergarten through high school graduation. Between...
Homeschool Myth-Busting: High School Edition
by Penny Ross As grade 9 drew near for my oldest child, I was quite concerned that it would be too difficult and time-consuming to homeschool high school. I worried that I would be doing my kids a disservice by continuing to teach them myself. However, now looking...
Praying for What’s Important
Will you join homeschool families from all across the nation in a day of prayer on Friday, November 3? A Heritage of Prayer in our Nation Prayer has great significance for us as a nation as we follow in our founding fathers’ footsteps and seek the wisdom of God when...
10 Truths About Teaching Kids With Dyslexia
by Marianne Sunderland October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. As a long time homeschooler with 20+ years of experience teaching kids with dyslexia, here are 10 truths I want you to be aware of: 1. Your kids will learn to read. Eventually. All kids learn to read in their...