As homeschooling parents, all of us want to make the best decisions about what we teach our kids. We want to figure out how to best prepare them for the future. But this can be so overwhelming! Which history curriculum is the best? Which English material will help them learn what they need to know without causing undue frustration? Don’t even get us started on MATH! This dilemma can be especially consuming once our kids reach high school. We have credit hours to account for, electives to choose, GPAs to track, and possibly, college requirements to consider. As parents and teachers of our kids ..read more

When it comes to homeschooling high schoolers, P.E. can be one of the most difficult credits to fulfill. A lot of teens aren’t into sports, and getting them active is like pulling teeth. Even if your teen loves sports and athletics, they may not have a healthy relationship with exercise or the discipline to grow their skills and strength. You might even be on the verge of throwing up your hands and giving up! However, students need to learn how to exercise and nourish their bodies in a way that promotes strength and overall health, which is what physical education is meant to accomplish. You m ..read more

My friend recently thought it would be entertaining to see if she could describe a few of her friends (including me) to an AI generator. This particular generator was supposed to produce an animated character based on the prompts it was given. It took a few tries, but eventually, the generator spit out characters that looked like my husband and me. I was both fascinated and a little bewildered that this was possible! With a little creativity, analysis, and time, my friend had communicated clearly enough that this program could interpret her words and reflect the appearance of her friends. Mayb ..read more

A family morning meeting can really lay the groundwork for your homeschool day, especially when you begin with God’s Word! Keep reading to learn how to start your day by bringing the family together! As we start a brand new homeschool year, there are always a lot of questions. How do you start your homeschool day? What time do your kids get up? What time do you start? Do you need to be intentional about how you start your day? If you’ve wondered about any of these things, keep reading! Starting your homeschool day intentionally can really lay a solid foundation for everything you do throughout ..read more

I know, I know . . . it’s the end of the school year, and you are more than ready to take a break. So many things in life call us away from some of the planning and record keeping that we know we need to do. Whether it’s that upcoming vacation, relaxing by the pool, picking up that book you’ve been waiting to read, or any other number of pleasures (or even obligations!) that are calling your name—what I have to share with you today is essential to your homeschool year. I have three (truly) easy steps that will help you be so neat and organized with all your homeschool records so that you can ..read more

Studying missionaries is a great way to experience other cultures with your kids. Check out this super cool printable pack. I don’t know about you, but I love traveling. I love tasting new food dishes, seeing the beauty of God’s creation in diverse landscapes, and learning about customs and traditions that are unique to the area. Sadly, we can’t spend ALL our time traveling because we do have school to get done. But what if you could “travel” by studying real people and their ministries in countries throughout the world? The second volume of our history study, To Every Nation 2, explores the l ..read more

Do you feel frustrated trying to create the best homeschool schedule? After 20 years of homeschooling, I can tell you that it’s NOT impossible to create the perfect homeschool schedule. But I can also tell you that it probably doesn’t look anything like what you might have imagined. If we haven’t met, I’m Kim Sorgius. I have an M.A in Curriculum Development and planned to spend my career teaching in the public school system. Until one day while on maternity leave with my first child, I began homeschooling my 8-year-old nephew in an effort to save him from being retained the second time. My goa ..read more

Looking for 8th-grade homeschool curriculum? Thinking of the middle school years can come with a little apprehension. But after years of homeschooling, these are the resources we have grown to love for the middle school years. Before I give you my opinion on the best 8th-grade curriculum, please note that there are many differing views on what should be taught and when it should be taught. I’m not seeking to refute anyone or call names. I’m sharing what has worked well for our homeschool after combining my experience in the classroom with teaching at home. Remember, that’s your job too. Seek ..read more

Looking for 7th-grade homeschool curriculum? Thinking of the middle school years can come with a little apprehension. But after years of homeschooling, these are the resources we have grown to love for the middle school years. Before I give you my opinion on the best 7th-grade curriculum, please note there are many differing views on what should be taught and when it should be taught. I’m not seeking to refute anyone or call names. I’m sharing only what has worked well for our homeschool after combining my experience in the classroom with teaching at home. Remember, that’s your job too. Seek ..read more