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If you’re hoping to raise compassionate kids—children who care deeply about others, pray with empathy, and see beyond their own world—you’re not alone. Most of us long to see our children grow into people who love God and love others with genuine, thoughtful hearts. But compassion doesn’t just happen. It’s something we nurture over time,…
Working with wire craft is a fun way to create beautiful and intricate designs, such as this butterfly bookmark craft. Wire craft can be used for a variety of purposes, and what better way to add a touch of whimsy to your homeschool reading experiences than with a wire butterfly bookmark craft? With just a…
In this post, we’ll discuss the most helpful tips for making 3rd grade math a success in your homeschool—and introduce a helpful teaching companion: CTCMath.
Looking for some help in teaching math to your second graders? We have some great suggestions and tips for you here!
Here’s why learning to let go has been on my mind of late: Several months ago, my son and I made a thousand-mile drive together, from California to Idaho. I spent close to a week there, attending introductory college classes with other parents in the morning, and hitting stores of all kinds in the afternoon…
Do you have a tween girl who is beginning to read the Bible on her own? My 9-year-old daughter made a profession of faith at seven. More recently, I’m so proud to see her taking an interest in reading Scripture for herself—beyond church and our homeschool Bible time. As she transitions to more independent Bible…
Teaching the kind of math first graders will enjoy can be a challenging experience but a uniquely rewarding one as well. So, let’s talk about how to help your kids build a solid foundation in math in first grade. As I mentioned in my recent post on teaching math to kindergarteners, I had high expectations…
Have you ever made the startling (and somewhat frightening) discovery that teaching your kids at home has much more to do with character than scholastics, and that inspiring them to do random acts of kindness is every bit as important as honing their skills in the three R’s? I like to think of myself as…
Quality Family Time vs. Outside Activities? Why Not Both!
Dr. Scott Turansky reveals how to strengthen the foundational relationship between parents and children, paving the way for homeschool success and a thriving environment for learning.
Are you interested in starting a book club? Book clubs can offer so many benefits: discussing great literature and authors, and building community with others. Here are 5 tips on how to start (and continue) a book club.
Building a strong foundation in kindergarten math doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are 3 ways to help your kids learn early math and a terrific homeschool curriculum.
