Elementary Homeschool

Is your first year as a homeschooling family? Or have been homeschooling for years? Either way, preparing your child's learning space for academic success is important. In fact, many homeschooling…

Q: My child is 4 years old and doesn't seem very interested in books. Does that mean he won't be a good reader? A: Your son is too young for anyone to determine if he will be a good reader.…

As a mother of six children, I have found that "good character" is not something that just happens with a child. In truth, it takes intentionality, effort, teaching, effort, role modeling, and…

Have you ever thought about adding a specific study on a topic that was outside of the homeschool curriculum that you are using? An easy way to do that is with a unit study. While there are many…

For many Christian families, the main drive behind their decision to homeschool is to provide their children with a Biblical worldview. Whereas the Bible is completely absent from secular education,…

It's common for students of all ages to lose motivation from time to time. In fact, this can be a source of stress and strain for parents. Below are several fun ideas from some current homeschooling…

The question of socialization comes up often in conversations about homeschooling. Parents who are new to homeschooling or considering it as a future option may recognize that school provides…

June is designated as National Oceans Month and National Zoo and Aquarium Month, so we wanted to offer you an ocean animals unit study. Surprisingly, there is so much that can be said and learned…

Many parents who are homeschooling look to the Internet to find online instructional resources. But determining whether or not certain online courses are an effective academic solution can be…

Indeed, the "Classical" homeschool approach has existed since the Middle Ages and has produced some of the greatest minds in history. In fact, the goal of the classical homeschool technique…