Group Classes: How do you decide?
by Penny Ross George just asked you what would happen if you were to substitute ingredient X in place of chemical Y in today’s experiment. You haven’t a clue–but how do you admit that without sounding...
View ArticleBuilding a Spiritual Heritage
How many of us began homeschooling excited about raising our children to become godly adults? It doesn’t seem to have taken long to fall into a rut of textbooks and fields trips. This isn’t exactly...
View ArticleHave Your Own Geo Club at Home
by Julie Chow 2007 CHEA Support Network Winner – Best How-to Is there a geography club that I can sign-up my kids for? While it is very fun to learn in a group atmosphere, parents do not need to...
View ArticleWhat is science?
by Chuck and Pam Geib The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handy work (Psalm 19:1 KJV) What is science? Science is observation. That means we must take the time to...
View ArticleWhen Should My Child Take Pre-Algebra and Geometry?
by Janelle Knutson For many homeschool parents, the upper grades can bring on a wave of anxiety as they try to figure out what they need to teach their child. Math is one of those areas. When is your...
View Article10 Tips to Start the School Year Right
by Karen D. Koch Before you read this, get yourself a cup of tea and take a deep breath. For many of us, the school year is quickly approaching and, if you are like me, you’re wondering, once again,...
View ArticleAre You a Homeschool Micro-Manager?
By Liz Mallett As a parent, my goal is to raise loving, humble, and functional children. I plan exciting field trips for them. I research the best, most engaging curriculum that I think my boys will...
View ArticleThe World is Your Classroom–Field Trip Planning Tips
by JulieBeth Lamb (Editor’s note. This article is aimed at homeschool leaders or those planning field trips for their groups, but has great ideas and reminders for groups or individual families...
View ArticleHomeschooler Text-Taking Anxiety
Question Hello! I have an 11 year-old-son who is homeschooled. Everything is going fairly well with his schooling except for his tests. Whenever it is time for a test, he will start to cry and become...
View ArticleWriter’s Conference: Homeschoolers Welcome!
by Susan K. Beatty 30% Discount Available for Homeschooled Teens and Young Adults to Get Career Help from Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Are you a Christian homeschooled teen or young adult...
View ArticleThe Duh–Truth!
by Todd Wilson, Keynote Speaker, 34th Annual CHEA Convention July 13-15, 2017 There are two statements that just beg the response, “Duh.” One is that “men and women are different” and the other is that...
View ArticleWhy Homeschool?
by Kristin Murdock Every new school year, you ask yourself the same question: “Why ARE we homeschooling?” Several times a year the question haunts you again (usually when your child experiences a...
View ArticleWhen Learning to Read Isn’t Easy
By Carolyn Forte, Excellence In Education, 34th Annual Convention speaker The top priority of most beginning homeschooling parents of 5 or 6 year-olds is reading. They look online at a dizzying array...
View ArticleHigh School Outside the Box!
by Carolyn Forte, Convention Speaker 2018 Homeschooling through high school can be intimidating for parents. Many, if not most, rely on standardized textbooks and supplemental classes, whether online...
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