Do You Wish You Had More Time?
by Marilyn Rockett Every mom, especially a homeschool mom, wishes she had more time. Good news! In February 2012 you get your wish. You gain one day on February 29 (Leap Day). Have you been so busy that you didn’t realize 2012 is a Leap Year? Now you have a choice—what to do with...
Is Your Child a Struggling, Reluctant Reader?
by Max Elliot Anderson (#2 in the Series) As a child, I never liked to read. When I mention this to people, I can anticipate their reactions. Their mouths drop open in disbelief, followed by gasps. “You’re kidding!” often follows. That’s probably because I’ve also written a number of action adventures and mysteries targeted...
Organic Homeschooling
You don’t need to buy a goat to be an Organic Homeschooler. If you believe that education is discipleship and that people learn best from real life and real books, you are a good organic candidate. Explore these ways to use real life and real books to teach your children at home. Use Picture...
Seven Simple Ways to Stretch Your Homeschooling Budget
And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his master will make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?” —Luke 12:42 (NKJV) When presenting the idea of homeschooling to my husband about fifteen years ago, it was hard to imagine how...
Getting Started Homeschooling Today (partial)
Find a support group, attend a convention, study educational philosophies, pinpoint your child’s learning style, and choose a curriculum—many articles geared toward new homeschoolers give similar advice. However, the regional convention is far away, and at conventions we have witnessed the glazed eyes of the overwhelmed, inexperienced mom with her arms loaded with books...