The summer marches on, and we’re one step closer to starting the school year back up again. Have you begun thinking about your homeschool space setup? Whether you have a dedicated schoolroom, a homeschooling corner, or just freestyle it wherever the books fall, here are some ideas to consider. Keeping homeschool supplies condensed Janelle Knutson […]
10 Cool Facts About Amelia Earhart
July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day! An aviation pioneer who broke numerous records, Amelia Earhart is a beloved figure in American history and an inspiration to adventurous boys and girls everywhere. Celebrate her day with your kids this summer, and discover ten cool facts about Amelia Earhart. 1. Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. […]
Creating Sets for Distance Learning with Jodi Kappel
In a previous post we learned how Del Thompson influences BJU Press textbooks through art. But there’s also a lot of art that goes into creating sets for Distance Learning. If you take a tour of our Distance Learning studios, you’ll be able to go through the scene shop, and you might even meet the […]
Finding Your Balance
One of the greatest advantages of homeschooling is the freedom to plan your school schedule to best fit your family’s needs. You get to decide how to arrange your school year, and you also get to set your daily school routine. But as you do, remember two essential components—structure and flexibility. As a battery needs […]
Decluttering Your Homeschool
Clutter stifles. It cuts off creativity, productivity, and efficiency. If you have to climb over math manipulatives and a life-sized cardboard Civil War cannon just to get to that microscope for today’s science lesson, you know it’s time to purge, cleanse, spring clean, and get some fresh air into your homeschool room. In similar ways, […]
Science and Water Play Ideas for Summer
Water—besides its obvious benefits for cooling off during those hot summer days—is a wonderful sensory experience. It’s perfect for splashing, stirring, pouring, and squirting . . . and it offers an ideal opportunity to teach science concepts too! Here are some science and water play ideas for summer, doable with simple supplies that you have […]
Come Tour the Distance Learning Studios
Did you know that you can tour the Distance Learning studios at BJU Press? If you come by for a visit, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at where all the teaching happens and get to meet all your favorite teachers too. So who’s responsible for giving the tours? Recently, Jennifer Matesevac, who has many other […]