It’s that time of day again. The kids are starting to whine and grumble. They’re getting hungry, and it’s only a matter of time before chaos ensues. You throw open the fridge or pantry, desperately looking for something that you can cook quickly—something that even your picky eaters will like—but it seems you never have […]
The Enduring Appeal of The Pilgrim’s Progress
In most of the world, the Bible is the only book that has been more widely read than The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan. This classic allegory of the Christian life has appeared in over four thousand English-language editions and has been translated into scores of other languages. Generation after generation, people have found blessing […]
4 Holiday Activities for the Homeschool Family
The holiday season is the perfect time to bring your whole family together for activities that are both educational and fun—bonus points if the activity results in homemade, inexpensive gifts! Here’s a list of four enjoyable holiday activities that teach teamwork, truth, or both in the context of Christmastime. Hot Chocolate Stir Sticks from The […]
A Default Setting of Gratitude
Have you ever had to change your phone back to its default settings? Usually this happens when you’ve used and filled your phone to the point that it begins to malfunction; a reset to default settings often fixes whatever hiccups or problems it may have picked up. Remove all the extra noise and clutter of your […]
The Thankful Spot
Celebrating our blessings on a special day is a wonderful thing to do, but how do we teach our children to be grateful every day? How do we train them to see God’s hand in the little blessings as well as the big ones? Check out this Thanksgiving activity that offers weeks of thankfulness and […]
Truth in Action: Biographies that Teach Principles
Most homeschool parents realize the value of using biographies as a teaching tool to complement what their kids are learning. By reading biographies, your child can gain a much better understanding of how the people of a specific time period walked, talked, dressed, worked, and played; however, there is another important use for biographies—the teaching […]
Encouraging Fitness in Your Homeschool
As a parent, you recognize your children’s need for exercise. Young kids seem to have boundless energy, and when it’s pent up for too long, they have more trouble focusing on their homeschool work. However, as children get older, finding interesting ways to exercise can become more difficult. Many different forms of entertainment pull your […]