Awesome Imaginative Learning Projects Your Special Teen Will Love
All four of my children have some sort of learning difference, which means they need imaginative learning projects to succeed. The oldest two struggle with
The Best Preschool Program for At-Home Learning: a Sonlight Review
Because my kids are teenagers and young adults, I don’t often write about little kids. After all, most homeschool programs try teaching small children to
How to improve reading skills with LightSail
My younger son needs a little nudging when it comes to reading books. He is very picky. It is challenging to find books that he
Why a Flexible Online Degree is a Great Option
This year, my younger daughter enters her junior year of high school. You know what that means, it means it’s time to talk about career
Easy to Use Curriculum to Make Teens’ Writing Better
Since I don’t believe in teaching little kids to write, we often do formal writing instruction a bit late. Narration and oral storytelling naturally lead
Why inductive Bible lessons for kids are the best
Generally, I don’t really like Bible studies for kids. I feel that they often make Jesus look like a nice man who helped people and
Best Writing Websites for Kids with Imagination
Since my kids are all teens and young adults now, a lot of newer homeschooling moms (especially this past year! LOL) ask for my advice.
Why These Homeschool Biology Classes Get Teens Excited
Right now, I have one child in high school and I have graduated two children. My youngest is finishing up middle school. Since I have
The Ultimate On-Demand American Sign Language Classes That You Must Try
When my children were smaller, we belonged to a different church. In that church, one of the congregants was deaf. So, an interpreter stood at
Fun Writing Activities Inspire & Teach Your Teens to Love Storytelling
Let me start by saying that I do not advocate teaching young children composition skills. Teaching young children how to write often has nothing to
Convenient Online Homeschool Science Classes Your Kid Will Love
This school year has been a bit crazy. I usually do a lot of hands-on stuff with my kids, but my remaining two students are
The Best Science Games for Bored, Unmotivated Kids
I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in learning. This is even more true now that they are older. They aren’t interested
Achieve more with high school dual enrollment at Thiel College
As I’ve talked about before, I don’t think that college is for everyone. But, if your teen wishes to pursue a career that requires college,
Adventure Academy Review: 10 Ways for Using in Your Homeschool
When my oldest children were younger (they are adults now), I incorporated many different educational experiences into their homeschool. These sometimes included computer games. At
The best way to teach online computer coding classes
When my kids were small, we didn’t do any computer-based lessons. I occasionally incorporated some educational videos and when I needed a break, I offered
5 easy ways to use Artzabox in your homeschool
Have you ever wished you could walk where Jesus walked? I do. I wish I could go to Israel and do the whole Bible tour.
Top 10 Best Children’s Books about Elections and Politics
Living books form a significant pillar in my homeschooling approach. So, I thought I’d create a list of my top children’s books about elections. After
Teaching Kids Life Skills with the Life Hacks Series
Recently, I tried making a list of kids life skills that all homeschoolers need to teach. I wanted to help unschoolers focus on what’s important
5 Monthly STEM Kits for an Awesome Fun Homeschool
As I discuss in my guide to Christian unschooling, one of the necessary ingredients to successful unschooling or natural learning is resources. While I have
Homeschool Math Curriculum: Best Options for High School
Trying to unschool upper level math requires a lot of thought and sometimes, work, on the parent’s part. And, if you live in a highly
The Best Living History Resources for Your Homeschool
When I was a kid, I hated social studies. I struggled to keep myself awake. The teacher always taught from a textbook and homework consisted
The Best Unschooling Books to Renew Your Mind
Because unschooling is so contrary to the public school mindset, it’s necessary to renew our minds about education if we choose to pursue this style
Alternatives to Traditional College Teens Need to Know About
Unlike a lot of parents, I don’t think every kid should go to college. In fact, for many kids, it’s not the best choice. They
Typing Games Teach an Essential Skill: A TypeDojo Review
One skill that every student should learn is typing. I can’t think of any situation where you don’t need fast and accurate typing. Doesn’t everyone
