Homeschool: It’s Time to Take a Break This is a good time of year to take a break from some of your homeschooling and have a check up about how things are going. And if they aren’t going well, it’s time to look for the resources and get the help you need so that your homeschooling days do not become a battleground between you and your children. When your children are little, everything is new and learning is fun! Writing their name is fun! Counting is fun! Drawing is fun! Science is fun! Even helping Mommy is fun! However, as the children get used to the routine of their school days and learn ..read more

Homeschool Art Project: So Blessed that I HAD to be thankful! The Lord is so GOOD to us! I kept thinking and thinking of all the blessings He has provided for us and guess what happened? This art project! (Directions below.) The Blessed art project in progress This art project is recommended for the 10 and older crowd; however, I have had students as young as 5 years old do a successful project with assistance. Supplies: Colored card stock. My example is on a red textured card stock, size 12 by 12 inches. Tip: Lighter colors work best. Colored markers of different thicknesses. Tip: For younge ..read more

It’s SALES DAY- A ONE DAY SALE! MARCH 14, 2023.    TUESDAY ONLY SALE! If you haven’t gotten your BJU Press Homeschool material yet, NOW is the time! Everything will be 15% off (excluding Testing & Evaluation and Logos). Please not— this discount CANNOT be combined with any other discounts or promotions except for the payment plan. This sale is not retroactive on orders already placed. Note: The deadline for getting in orders will be 11:59 (EST) on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Please, please  please use my LINK for your orders by clicking here. Thanks in advance. You can thank m ..read more

Are you parenting with the “What IF?” outlook or the Even IF? The following article is shared with permission. I love this perspective! (The pastor who wrote it has asked to remain anonymous- so if you think you recognize this, you probably do.) A little over a month ago, my 5 yr. old daughter came out of her room after bedtime and told me that she thought she heard something that made her feel nervous. It reminded her of the scary part of a movie she saw one time. I held her in my arms and promised her that she’s safe. I told her I’m big and strong and I’ll keep her safe, that our house is ..read more

Mom asks: Do you have any ideas for winter fun?Help! Any suggestions for activities for the kids to make it through the winter blues of February? or a muddy Spring? Mallory:  Every. Single. Homeschooling. Mom is wondering the same things . Seriously can’t wait for spring to get here so we can go outside regularly. Andrea: February is so hard. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them and purchase I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. From A: Start some indoor seeds. Or re-arrange your living room. If you dare lol Oh we also dyed the dog blue ..read more

You Should Homeschool Your Children This Year. Homeschooling is Reasonable.  That means that there are good reasons for you to homeschool this year.  It is a reasonable decision people make on behalf of their children considering their other school options. I  know you can homeschool successfully and do a great job with your child academically. How do I know this? I’m an ordinary mom. With a lot of determination. I did it. We did it. My husband was supportive and I taught. With 4 strong-willed kids, a limited budget, and a lot of determination.  My children then conquer ..read more

We have been painting some birds for our latest art project. You can see an Instagram reel about them here. Homeschooling Bird Art Project Material: Acrylic Paint (This is a set of colors but you can buy any extra colors separately. This set includes White, Black, Red, Orange, Navy Blue, Blue, Light Blue, Light Pink, Nutmeg Brown, Yellow, Green, Purple, Bright Pink, Teal, Pewter Grey, Bright Magenta, and Parrot Blue) Brushes, Card Stock or some other heavier paper to make bird patterns, and a 12 x 12 canvas board. Have available: a pencil, scissors, water, paper towels, and a craft smock if ne ..read more

Teach Your Children Bible Principles for What to Read With homeschooling, you can teach your children Biblical principles for what to read. Make sure you do! This was especially important in our family as our children became readers. There was no way I could pre-read all the books before my children read them so we came up with a list of questions to ask yourself as you read.  If a book you were reading had these objectionable elements in it, or an objectionable tone, then you didn’t finish reading the book! Because we need to be careful what things we put in our mind, we wanted to b ..read more