Classical home educators are united by their desire to cultivate a life of virtue in themselves and their children. They are devoted to teaching their children from the best of what Western Civilization has to offer. Many classical home educators follow the neoclassical approach outlined by Dorothy Sayers in her […]
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Discovering Your Homeschool Style: The Unit Study Approach
With the Unit Study method, families organize their learning around a central theme. There are so many different ways to use this strategy. A theme could be topical (like space, insects, or the Civil War) or seasonal (such as learning about maple syrup in early spring or snow during winter). […]
Read MoreDiscovering Your Homeschool Style: The Traditional Approach
Many homeschoolers follow a Traditional approach, especially if they’re just starting out. Traditional style homeschooling (also known as a school-at-home approach) closely mimics the education your child receives in a mainstream public or private school. Are You Drawn to the Traditional Approach? Here are a few signs that you might […]
Read MoreDiscovering Your Homeschool Style: The Unschooling Approach
Unschooling is a child-led approach to education where children have a high degree of autonomy over what and how they learn. Unschoolers seek to honor their children’s natural learning processes without imposing arbitrary timetables or grades on education. Those who identify as unschoolers exist on a spectrum. On one end […]
Read More5 Tips for Learning at Home When Coronavirus Closes Schools
If you find yourself unexpectedly educating your children from home due to the coronavirus, welcome. We know this is not the way you had anticipated spending these weeks and months, but we are here to support you in any way we can. We’d like to share with you a few […]
Read MoreBuild a Solar Powered Pizza Box Oven
Did you know you can make a simple solar oven using items from around the house? This oven will get hot enough to warm up a snack or treat – and it’s a fun way to learn about harnessing the sun’s energy! Maybe you can make a yummy s’more. Be […]
Read MorePalm Sunday and Easter Traditions for Your Homeschool
Check out these ideas for making the Easter season meaningful in your homeschool. Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent and the celebration of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Crowds celebrated his arrival by placing garments in his path and waving palm branches, […]
Read MoreFavorite Easter Books for Kids
Whether you’re looking for a book to show your children the true meaning of Easter or you want a silly story to tuck in their Easter baskets, we’ve got you covered. Here are some titles your kids are sure to love! You can download this book list in printable form […]
Read MoreHow to Set Up Your Homeschool Space for Maximum Learning
Having a homeschool space that suits your family goes a long way toward making your homeschool more pleasant. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a useful school space. In fact, you might not even need a designated space at all! Here are some ideas to help […]
Read More20 Great Books for Black History Month
Every February we set aside some time to commemorate the African-American community and celebrate the impact they have had on our nation. Reading books together as a family is a wonderful way to learn more about these great Americans and the important contributions they have made to our society. Here’s […]
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