One morning, my second-grade daughter was taking a heritage studies test when she complained, “Mom, this question doesn’t make sense.” I came to look and immediately saw the problem. My husband, who writes the heritage studies tests for our daughter, had accidentally typed on instead of own so the resulting question was confusing. Once I fixed the spelling […]
7 Ways to Help Your Child Be a True Friend
Having friends—and being a friend—is important for every child. Good friends provide emotional support, companionship, and love. They help your children to develop social graces and to understand people with backgrounds and perspectives different from their own. Becoming a good friend doesn’t happen by accident; like many important skills, it requires some guidance and training. […]
Virtual Charter Schools and the High Cost of Free
My wife and I don’t receive much mail, so we were fascinated when an eighty-page full-color program guide landed in our mailbox. The guide promised us that our children would have “success today” and “success for life.” It said our children could attend this online school from home. And best of all, it was free! […]
Introducing Our Third Grade Homeschool Curriculum
My family likes to remind me about how, as a homeschooled child, I used to sit on the porch and wait for my textbooks to be delivered. I would get so excited about opening each box, unpacking all the materials, and flipping through the books to see what I was going to learn about during […]
Getting Excited About Logos Science Kits
Have you discovered the Logos Science Kits yet? These kits were designed specifically for BJU Press secondary-level science courses, and they’re packed with tools, supplies, equipment, and clear instructions to help young homeschool scientists succeed! Mr. Bill Harmon, a Distance Learning teacher, uses the Logos Science kits during his instruction sessions. As a chemist and […]
What to Consider When Choosing Homeschool Assignments
Moms do a lot of thinking about their children’s futures. As you consider your own child, you want to ensure that his education will set him on a good path for his future. In order to do that, you’ll need to place greater emphasis on the assignments that are most compatible with those goals. You’ll […]
Why Is the Sky Blue and Other Kindergarten Mysteries
If you have young children, you know that soon after they get over saying the word no, their favorite word quickly becomes why. Kindergarteners can ask an average of four hundred questions a day. They’re innately curious, and while their curiosity is healthy, some of their questions can throw you for a loop. They might […]