Family Rules

family rules
  Every now and then our kiddos get out of sorts. They forget every single ounce of character training and they rebel against our rules. It’s never a pretty sight, let me tell you. As parents, it is our job to train and correct them. When they choose to forget what we have taught them
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Teaching Lies

sheltering
  Yes, I chose the title because it would raise the hair on your neck, but it matters too much to just let it slide. I grew up in early modern American homeschool circles. I remember wise instructors assuring parents that the best thing they could do to prepare their children for a dark world
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Summer Summit

summer summit
  You are invited to attend the Summer Summit on July 6, 2018 at Basics Co-op Community Room, 1711 Lodge Drive, Janesville, WI 53545. The four sessions of the Summer Summit are food, faith, friendships, and fun. These four f’s are the ingredients for a happy homeschool mom. FOOD – There’s something about a get-together
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History – Famous Homeschoolers

famous homeschooler
  Who do your homeschool students wish to emulate—famous homeschoolers? Using God’s Word, historical biographies, scientists, and explorers, we can fill our students’ minds and hearts with godly inspiration. Throughout the years, many famous people were self-educated, privately tutored, or schooled at home. When we look at their lives, it should encourage us as home
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The PEARL: Part 1 – Pray

how homeschoolers can evangelize
  “The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” – Matthew 13:45-46 Six weeks ago, I found myself sitting in church feverishly taking notes as my pastor, Jeff Griffin, began preaching the first
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6 Fun Ways to Use a Globe in Your Homeschool

use a globe
  Do you have a globe for your homeschool? My kids love the one we have! They think it’s so much fun to play with. But, a globe isn’t just for fun. It’s also a great tool to inspire learning for kids of different ages. Here are six ideas for integrating the globe into your
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The Importance of Sleep, Part 1

sleep
  Ever since becoming a mom, my constant mood is some form of tired. Drained, spent, exhausted; these are just some of the words I use when asked, “How are you?” Then when we decided to homeschool five years ago, my energy levels seemed to plummet even further. I simply assumed it was a product
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UnLock MathMatthew Blackwood Introduces UnLock Math

unlock math
   UnLock Math was founded by Matthew & Alesia Blackwood. Both homeschooled themselves, they are now homeschooling their own 4 children in rural Ontario. Alesia went on to become an accomplished high school math teacher. She now brings her passion for math and her gift for teaching it in a way that students find
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