Do you want your kids to learn to love science and math through a STEM homeschool curriculum? Then you’ve come to the right place! These curricula offer opportunities for kids to get hands-on experience with STEM concepts along with a thorough explanation of the how and why of science and math. These STEM-based homeschool curricula include curricula for elementary, middle school, and high school students. Affiliate links used in this post. BJU Press BJU Press is a Christian homeschool curriculum that heavily incorporates science and math into its materials. Math is a fundamental component of ..read more

After high school, many think college or University is the only way to get a good job. But that’s not true. Homeschool entrepreneurs have an advantage because they learn to think outside the box and find ways to make money from home. There are lots of opportunities available for homeschoolers who are willing to put in the time and effort. Affiliate links used in this post.  An Objection Before we dive in, I’d like to thank one of my readers who asked the following questions after reading my article “10 Reasons to Not Go to University or College: Why I Don’t Want My Children Going There ..read more

Ever get frustrated at the amount of busy work your children are doing due to the curriculum they’re studying? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many parents feel frustrated at how much time their children waste on tasks. They can see these tasks don’t further their child’s education or have any perceptible positive input. In this article, we’ll talk about what busywork is and how it’s different from helpful homework. We’ll also identify the signs of busywork. Then, we’ll identify useful work and time-wasting activities in class. Finally, we’ll examine why some curriculum (or teachers) assign bu ..read more

  If you love the orderliness and independence the Montessori method promotes, you’ll love having a Montessori home, which will help your children develop these traits. You can make many areas of your house child-friendly by changing the children’s bedroom, schoolroom, and garden surroundings.  Contents of this article: Setting up a Montessori Home Toys and Games Mistakes you can Make When Looking at Materials and Setting up Your Home Cheaper Versions of Expensive Montessori Materials Affiliate links are used in this post.  Setting up a Montessori Home When setting up your M ..read more

Whether you’re just dabbling with the idea of homeschooling or you’ve decided it’s for you and you’re ready to take the first steps, you’re probably asking yourself, ‘How do I homeschool?’ Below, we’ll cover several steps that will help you get started with home education. In addition, we’ll look at useful resources so you can start homeschooling your child tomorrow. Below, we’ll consider the basics of how to homeschool: Finding your state’s homeschooling laws Deschooling Looking into a homeschooling method that suits you Picking a suitable curriculum Deciding if you need a schedule Finding h ..read more

Want your child to devour books with a literature-based homeschool curriculum? Curriculums like these are often great fun for those who love books as they allow parents and children to read and learn together. There’s family bonding, laughs, and learning. But there are lots of different options. Christian, secular, history or science focused, free or paid,  online or offline, Christian and secular. Let’s take a look at an option that will suit you below. Affiliate links are used in this post.  In this post, we’re going to cover these options and more: Sonlight My Father’s World Ver ..read more

So, you’d like to go on an extended holiday, but you’re worried about the hole it might leave in your children’s education. Can your children afford to take a year off school while the family travels the country? Do you need to delay the road trip until your children finish their formal school years? The good news is that you don’t need to worry about these problems. All you need to do is… roadschool. Roadschooling offers children a rich buffet of learning experiences they won’t be able to get in a school. It provides them with real-life education instead of textbook education. Imagine learnin ..read more

If you’re a homeschool parent, you likely have a child who loves to read. As a parent, it’s important to encourage your child to read a variety of literature and expose them to different ideas and cultures. Here are some books that every homeschooler should read. Below are some titles that have impacted history throughout the ages.  Let’s take a look. Affiliate links used help support my homeschool. Thanks in advance! 1. The Bible Whether you are a Christian or not, the Bible is an essential read. Many classic works of literature reference the Bible, and having a basic understanding of i ..read more

Many of my friends use the Sonlight curriculum for their homeschooling needs. They appreciate the program for its high-quality books that contain many old classics and promote a strong Christian worldview. Homeschooling parents find this aspect particularly appealing. This program aims to teach children using fun storybooks more than dry textbooks. This means a child’s interest will be retained longer than if they used dry textbooks. But is it worth it? We’ll look at the program below before sifting through some online Sonlight reviews (at the end of the article) to see what others say about i ..read more

If you have children with a knack for math, many of your traditional math programs just won’t make the grade. So you have a couple of great options we’re going to compare and contrast today: Beast Academy vs Singapore Math. These two options are advanced mathematics programs that teach in a more problem-based way. But what’s different about them? Let’s dive in and take a look. Affiliate Links are used in this article. They help support my family at no extra cost to you so thanks in advance. Similarities of Beast Academy vs Singapore Math Many people compare these two programs because they’re s ..read more