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Homeschooling With a Honeypot
Faith-based resource Have you ever sat through a somewhat dry Sunday morning sermon or one you’ve heard before? You know, the one where your mind wandered off to that cute little stinker…
Choosing to Homeschool From a Dad’s Perspective
Our family’s journey to homeschooling has been an interesting one and hopefully will be an encouragement to you. Let’s begin by taking a trip down memory lane of how we got to where we are…
The Elusive Pimpernel: The Working Dad’s Role in Homeschooling
My favorite movie of all time is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. It explodes with danger, intrigue, and suspense all swirling with sword fights, heroes, and spies; not to mention witty…
Calling the Websters: Reclaiming the Dictionary
Guest post by Gabriel Morse. I am realizing the sad truth that when I speak to children and young people these days, we are not speaking the same language at all. The words sound the same,…
To Be or Not to Be: Learning From Failure Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Choosing to homeschool is only for the brave, and I commend you for stepping into the battle on your child’s behalf despite what family, friends, or the culture…
To Be or Not to Be – Learning From Failure Pt. 2
Guest Post by Gabriel Morse This is part 2 in a series on Learning from Failure. Read part 1 here. Now I know it can be considered poor form to discuss failure, especially in homeschooling…
Writing Book Reports: Elephants and Blind Beggars
Guest Post by Gabriel Morse “Ugh, why do I have to write about these people?” “Who cares about book reports, anyways?” I have to admit I used to employ these stalling tactics…
Help! Can Someone Else Homeschool My Child?
Making the decision to homeschool is a big commitment. It takes time, money, and sacrifice. What if due to circumstances you must homeschool but are not able to homeschool your children yourself?…
Promoting Health Awareness in Our Homeschooling Life
As of 2012, about 3.4% of children in America were homeschooled. As a parent, you know just how challenging and rewarding homeschooling your child can be. Most of the challenges come from making…
Gameschooling Benefits for the New Homeschooler
Growing up homeschooled, my mother made certain that real-world learning experiences were at the foundation of our core curriculum. While part of the day was spent solving algebraic expressions,…