We’ve been sharing living book suggestions for different areas of science, and today the earth gets her turn! Earth science covers a large breadth of topics, which makes it fun to investigate. Earth Science and Charlotte Mason The Charlotte Mason philosophies have greatly impacted how we design our curriculum. We aim to engage children in the discovery and wonder of His creation. Though a textbook from the outside, the pages within hold stories of life and are written with the child in mind. Our student notebooks leave plenty of room for written narrations, illustrations, copywork (print and c ..read more

Introducing Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, 2nd Edition, one of several exciting new Apologia titles for spring 2024. Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 is part of a three-part series in which students explore the animal kingdom and complete hands-on activities to make their learning come to life. Throughout this elementary zoology series, students learn about the amazing design and characteristics of the animal kingdom that are a part of God’s creation. Zoology 2 focuses on the amazing swimming creatures that God created. Shop Zoology 2 New Edition ..read more

Using living books to round out your study of human anatomy and physiology is sure to awaken the senses. This book is all about laying out a feast of living books to accompany a great year of exploring creation of the human body. Spreading a Feast Charlotte Mason refers to providing a generous portion of ideas, both deep and wide. It is almost impossible to find a single textbook that serves a full meal and is engaging and satisfying. Therefore, with science, and really any subject for that matter, it is wise to round out your educational feast with beautiful stories through living books. “Th ..read more

Spark your student’s love of literature with an Apologia Self-Paced Literature Unit Study. In this four-part literature unit study, students will have access to an audio narration of the novel for the course, video lessons, review questions, automatically graded tests, and optional essay topics. This self-directed Unit Study will provide all the learning tools needed for students to understand and master the rich concepts of the novel. The four books, one for each course, are all part of the Lamplighter Rare Collector’s Series and aim to strengthen students’ relationship with Christ as they st ..read more

Introducing Apologia’s newest elementary math title, Exploring Creation with Mathematics, Level 6. This title completes Apologia’s elementary math curriculum series. In Exploring Creation with Mathematics, Level 6, students will learn all about fractions and ratios, rates and probability, and negative numbers. They’ll also receive an introduction to algebra to prepare them for higher-level math courses. Units are presented along with fun, hands-on, interactive activities to help students make connections between the information they are learning and the real world so they can see the impo ..read more

We have compiled a list of 12 living books that will pair well with any study in chemistry and physics. When you are planning a study on chemistry and physics, you may not think about adding living books as a great teaching tool to supplement. However, they help add life and engagement to any subject. You’ll be surprised how much more your students remember when they can hear real life stories of people in the field of chemistry and physics, and how they changed the world! The Connection Between Science and Literature Science and literature are two subjects that are forms of human expression a ..read more

God is so good. I realize that sometimes it is an overused statement, but too often, it is the only statement that can explain Him. He is the Great I Am, the Creator God, the Master of the universe, and He is so good. After selling our house, we needed a rental house until our new home’s construction was completed. Our realtor laughed when we told her what we were looking for. We said we wanted a four-bedroom close to Davis’ work in Monroe. “You’ll never find that!” she said. And yet, God provided.  But as usual, God went above and beyond our request. He provided us with a neighborhood co ..read more

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.  —Genesis 1:1 If you’ve turned on the news lately, you may have heard that a total solar eclipse will take place on April 8, 2024. Well, while we are all familiar with our Earth, moon, and sun, every now and then, they line up in a special way that causes us to pause, look up, and enjoy a show so spectacular that only God’s hand could have put it into motion. In a partial eclipse, the edge of the Moon is still visible, and the moon covers up most of our Sun in an annular eclipse, but in a Total Solar Eclipse, like the one occurring ..read more

We at Apoloiga want to support you and your family in your journey to homeschool. One wonderful resource offered to homeschooling families is the ability to get involved in a co-op. If you’re considering teaching at a co-op, the Apologia Co-Op Kickstart Guide is for you. The guide offers suggested schedules, teaching methods, and additional content sources to help you get your students involved in the study of God’s creation and His Word. Let’s take a quick look at the type of content you will find in our FREE downloadable Co-Op Kickstart guide. Step 1: Choose Your Course Material Why Choose A ..read more

Homeschooling families have so many curriculum options available that evaluating each program for a personal fit for your student can be exhausting. There are, however, some key criteria that can help you assess and adapt any curriculum to fit your child’s learning style. Adapt Your Curriculum to Fit Your Child Rather Than Expect Your Child to Adapt to the Curriculum It’s a subtle difference in word order, but how you choose to teach a curriculum in your schoolroom makes all the difference in the world. If you’re looking at a curriculum and thinking that your child needs to “get on board,” you ..read more