Teaching multiplication facts doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Learn how to teach times tables easily and effectively with these simple strategies. One of my clearest memories from elementary school is my struggle to memorize the multiplication facts. In spite of repeated practice with flash cards, those facts would NOT stick….
Thiel College, a homeschool-friendly college in Greenville, PA, offers a small-class learning environment and excellent student-teacher ratio. This post is sponsored by Thiel College. I was compensated for my time writing this post. As homeschool teens approach high school graduation and begin to prepare for college, they may be worried…
If you’ve been in the homeschooling community for any amount of time then chances are you’ve run across the benefits of using notebooking. This method has been a popular adoption amongst homeschooling families for many reasons. Whether you’re new to the notebooking method or are looking for more resources, keep…
Springtime is a wonderful season to teach creation in your homeschool. It’s a season filled with all things rebirth, re-growing, and restarting for a new harvest season. If you’ve been looking for biblically-based, practical ways to teach about creation in your homeschool, here are a few ideas for how to…
It’s no secret that a major part in helping our kids understand their Christian faith is to help them learn Bible verses. God’s inspired and written word is the very key to salvation, having a relationship with Jesus, and growing in the faith. Without knowing what the Bible says, how…
If you’ve been homeschooling for any amount of time, then chances are you’ve wondered how to make learning meaningful even while using textbooks. Some families like to opt completely out of using textbooks for the fear of their child’s learning journey becoming too much like the very system they’re trying…
Making the bible more meaningful is a huge focus for me and other Christian homeschoolers. We don’t want just textbooks and rote memorization. We can all agree that we want real learning that’s built around cultivating relationships while learning with our kids. When it comes to incorporating the Bible, this…
Teaching kids to be independent learners is most homeschooling parents’ goal. However, the thought is often met with lots of questions – How do I teach these skills? What age is appropriate to start? Are there certain resources used? These, and many other questions, are normal concerns that should be…
If you’ve spent any time on my blog then you know how much I adore unit studies. With Spring approaching, it’s the season for all things warmer weather, new growth, and enjoying the great outdoors. All the reasons why I’d like to share a few must-do spring-themed unit studies. Benefits…