Christmas School

Christmas School

by Katie Julius It’s supposed to be the most joyous time of the year filled with holiday cheer. Sadly, I think most parents would admit that this is actually one of the most stressful times of the year. You have holiday gatherings to attend, gifts to purchase, a home...
Growing Mission-Minded Children

Growing Mission-Minded Children

by Marcia Washburn, The Old Schoolhouse As Christian parents, we are eager for our children to serve God wholeheartedly. Our mission is to help our children develop their God-given life messages and to learn how He wants them to share these messages with the...
10 Ways to Commemorate Holy Week

10 Ways to Commemorate Holy Week

by Katie Julius Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, the remembrance of the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey as the people waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!” (John 12:13), a stark contrast to the events that would occur later that week. This week,...
The Third Time is the Charm

The Third Time is the Charm

by Rebecca Kocsis We changed curriculum three times the first year we started to homeschool. Three times. The year we started homeschooling my kids were four, six, and seven. I had mostly borrowed material from a friend that was designed for traditional classroom use....
7 Ways to Simplify Your Homeschool

7 Ways to Simplify Your Homeschool

Editor’s Note: This time of year is often referred to as the “winter blues.” The holidays are over and the end of the school year is far off in the distance. It can be challenging to keep a positive attitude (both mom and kids!) and to keep pushing on with school. We...