Who Was Stephen Foster? Stephen Foster was a songwriter known for his parlor and minstrel music. He is remembered as the “father of American music.” Early Life Stephen Collins Foster was born on July 4, 1826, in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania, just east of Pittsburgh. He was the ninth of ten children…
Everyone knows that it is impossible to homeschool a teenager, right? Wrong! The fact is that not only can you survive homeschooling a teen–or even FOUR of them–but your family can truly thrive in this homeschooling lifestyle. 3 Myths About Homeschooling Teenagers 1. My teen needs to go to school…
Self Portrait of Benjamin West (ca. 1763) Who Was Benjamin West? Benjamin West was an Anglo-American painter who is best remembered for his large-scale historical and religious paintings. He is known as the father of American painting and has been called the “American Raphael.” Early Life Benjamin West was born…
World War II was the first historical event to actually catch my interest in high school. Over the years I’ve continued to learn more, especially about the horrific tragedy of the Holocaust. As Kaylee read about the events of World War II, she developed a deeper interest in the time…
As one of the original thirteen colonies, Pennsylvania has a rich and colorful history. Learning more about the famous people of this state is truly a fascinating study. Get ready to meet some of the most famous people who have been born in or lived in Pennsylvania! Famous Pennsylvanians: Artists…
I’m so grateful to have found a history text that my ninth-grade daughter truly enjoys. Here are her thoughts on All American History: “One of my favorite parts of All American History is the sections telling all about the presidents . . . I didn’t know very much about the…
You’ve invested your time in curriculum research and homeschool planning. You’ve purchased the best materials you could find. But now, in spite of all your efforts, it’s just not working. The curriculum is excellent; your child is eager to learn. What’s wrong? It’s very likely that the curriculum is simply not…
This post is sponsored by Great Homeschool Conventions. I was compensated for my time writing this post. See my Disclosure Policy for more information. So many of America’s “heroes” have been chosen for all the wrong reasons. Sports figures, actors and actresses, media personalities–they may be popular, but that doesn’t make them…
My tenth-grade son, Devin, has always been a reluctant writer. No matter how much I tried to encourage him, he never felt that he had the ability to write well. After watching Kaylee increase her writing skills and confidence last year through the Essay Rock Star online writing course, I decided…