Educating a child’s mind is the ultimate goal in developing a lifetime love for learning by means of experiences. Education is not merely grasping concepts forced into the brain to dissipate shortly after the information has been regurgitated through quick ways of testing. Our home education journey was a choice […]
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Christina’s Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 1st Grade (and a Two-Year-Old)
Today as we continue with our series highlighting what the different members of the Homeschool Compass Team are choosing for their own homeschools, we hear from Christina, who will be homeschooling with a 1st grader and a two-year-old this fall: My children are very young, so we are really just […]
Read MoreVenus’s Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 10th Grade
For the third post in our series highlighting the resources our Homeschool Compass Team is choosing for their own students, today we hear from Venus. Venus is a long-time homeschool mom who graduated her firstborn in 2018 and has a tenth grader (and a cat or two) still schooling at […]
Read MoreAimee’s Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 2nd and 4th Grade
As we continue our series sharing what curriculum our Homeschool Compass Team are choosing for their own homeschools this year, today we hear from Aimee who is homeschooling a 2nd grader and a 4th grader. Aimee and her husband, Nick, both work outside the home so they share homeschooling responsibilities. […]
Read MoreAlene’s Homeschool Curriculum Picks for 7th Grade
This week we will be showcasing some of the members of the Homeschool Compass Team as they share what curriculum they are choosing for their own children in the upcoming school year. Today we hear from Alene who has a homeschooled 7th grader, a 10th grader in traditional school, and […]
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 MoreFirst Day of School Printable Pack
We’ve got a great Back to School Printable Pack for you filled with resources for your first days of school. Click here to download these free printables! In this packet you’ll find: Inspirational Quotes for Your Homeschool We’ve got 10 quote printables to inspire your homeschool from Scripture verses to […]
Read MoreStocking the Pantry with Self- Serve Snacks for the School Year
Anyone else find their homeschool lessons sidelined by kids asking for snacks again? Here is a shopping list of non-perishable items you can stock your cupboards with so your kids can easily make their own (somewhat) healthy snacks during the homeschool day. Peanut Butter or other nut butters Spread on apples, […]
Read More10 Back to School Traditions for Homeschoolers
As parents we’re often excited to jump right into a new school year and immerse our kids in all the learning we have planned. But our kids may benefit from a gentle start to the homeschool year, especially if they’re still in summer mode. Choose one or two of these […]
Read MoreBegin the New Year Thanking God for Your Homeschool
In the stress of getting everything ready for a new school year, it’s easy to lose sight of the privilege it is to get to pour God’s love into our children day after day, year after year. Thank God for His Protection Because your children stay home with you, you […]
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