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You want your children to succeed in their education. We do too. We offer practical tips for teaching your children math, science, writing, and more! These tips can be applied to any homeschool curriculum. There are also highlights of our new textbooks with examples of how our curriculum trains your children to have success in their learning.

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Online Homeschooling Guide—How to Help Kids Learn Online

April 19, 2022 by Jenna

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For many parents wanting to homeschool, online homeschooling or other online learning options may seem like the best option. If you’ll be homeschooling multiple grades, or if you’re not confident in teaching some or all subjects, online homeschooling can help you to take care of all your children’s learning needs. But online homeschooling does have its limitations and potential risks. Some students may be more easily distracted on a computer. Internet access without the proper restrictions can give students too much freedom. Additionally, some students do not thrive with online learning expectations. So how can you be successful with online homeschooling? Let’s explore online homeschooling and some tips for being successful.

Learn about online homeschooling

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Homeschooling Smarter: How to Pursue Academic Excellence in Your Homeschool

April 12, 2022 by Guest Writer

Have you ever asked yourself, “Are homeschoolers smarter?” You are not alone. If you are going to take the time and effort of homeschooling your children, you want some assurances that they will come out ahead for all of your effort. In reality, you may be asking yourself the wrong question. Are there academic benefits to homeschooling? What are some of the pros and cons of homeschooling? Is homeschooling effective? Here is how you can ensure the academic excellence or academic success of your homeschooled children without worrying about how smart they are.

Learn how to pursue academic success

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Homeschool Physical Education: Ideas for P.E. at Home with Kids

April 5, 2022 by Guest Writer

Most homeschooling parents would agree that exercise is important for their children. For many high school students, physical education credits are required for graduation, and there’s very good reason for states to have this requirement. Exercise from homeschool P.E. promotes heart health, muscle development, a stronger immune system, and more restful sleep. But research shows it can also aid children’s mental development and help them focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get at least one hour of physical activity every day. A good way to ensure your child is getting enough regular exercise is to make homeschool physical education a part of your curriculum.

Find ideas for phyiscal education in your homeschool

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6 Things to Look for in a Christian Homeschool Science Curriculum

March 29, 2022 by Guest Writer

You want to find a homeschool science curriculum that does not challenge your core beliefs on every page. You also want to find a Biblically-based science curriculum that will properly train potential future scientists. Does such a curriculum exist? It’s possible to find a homeschool science curriculum that starts with a Biblical worldview and teaches the critical thinking skills necessary for your children to become scientists, if that’s what they want to be. Keep reading to find out what to look for in a Christian homeschool science curriculum.

Learn what to look for in a science curriculum

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Transitioning From Public School to Homeschool: Should You Make the Switch?

March 22, 2022 by Guest Writer

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Like many parents, you may be considering transitioning from public school to homeschool. The upheaval of the recent pandemic, along with the dangers of violence and bullying in schools, has prompted families to unenroll from school and seek alternatives to formal education. As parents are withdrawing their children from traditional school, they are looking into deschooling or immediately switching from public school to homeschool. Many of these parents are dissatisfied with the quality of education at public schools or want more time at home with their children. Whatever the reason, switching from public school to homeschool is a big decision. To ensure you’re ready for your decision, let’s look at why you might make the switch and how you would go about switching successfully.

How and why to transition from public school to homeschool

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