Homeschool History

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Constitution Week Study Resources

Happy Constitution Week! Were it not for the rights outlined in the Constitution, you may not even be reading this article. Thanks to those rights, you’re free to read whatever you’d like.  The…

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Remembering 9/11 in Your Homeschool

On September 11, 2001, the world as we knew it changed. That morning, four planes were hijacked by members of an Islamic extremist group known as al Queda, and those planes were used to carry…

JUNE 16, 2022

Juneteenth Freedom Day

Are you familiar with Juneteenth? Do you know what it is or why it is celebrated? If not, let's have a little history lesson together! It's a national holiday definitely worth including in your…

APRIL 7, 2022

The Importance of Discovering Lost History

If history teaches anything it is that religious freedom isn’t always free and some men and women must risk all to preserve it. This is unfortunately one fact secular history books omit, and…

JANUARY 19, 2022

Black History: What is Achievable is Repeatable

Guest post by Sandra K. Yocum As educators, we must be committed to sharing leadership examples that enlighten students to discover that what is achievable is repeatable. Thousands of black…

MARCH 16, 2021

Women Who Changed History

There's no doubt about it - there are many great women in history who've made their mark. Every year, we make it a point to bring you information about women of achievement.  Women haven’t…

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Tips for Teaching Black History in Your Homeschool

This post is sponsored by YAAHA. We are in a crucial time in the history of the United States of America and it’s time for us as a homeschool community to examine our history studies and…

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Thanksgiving Activities for Homeschoolers

Sponsored by Time4Learning. Thanksgiving unit studies and activities combine history, art, culture, food, science, math, reading and more. From baking goods, drawing pictures, crafting, comparing…

MARCH 11, 2020

How to Create Your Own Thematic Homeschool Unit Study

Are you looking for a fun and engaging homeschooling experience? (Aren't we all?) Unit studies are an exciting experience for kids. A unit of study focuses on one central theme, e.g. insects. …

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Women of Achievement

In recent years, it has become painfully obvious that standard history books are lacking when it comes to women’s achievements.  There have been numerous influential women in history, many…