Homeschool History
The Importance of Teaching History in Homeschool
Post Sponsored by American Heritage Education Foundation Studies in the last 20 years point to a growing problem in America that can no longer be ignored. The problem is that many Americans…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …