Educating at Home is One of the Best Options!
Parents of school-age children often consider all their options before moving forward. For some of us, the freedom to homeschool our own kids seems both attractive and terrifying at the same time. And, if we share our thoughts with family and friends, we sometimes find strong opinions about why we CAN NOT and SHOULD NOT do this to our kids.
I’d like to be a voice on the other side of the discussion! Teaching your own kids at home is challenging, life-changing, and a priceless gift of love. There are some videos below that will help give some perspective, along with a series of articles focused on this wild and wonderful world of homeschooling. I hope you find it encouraging!
Videos About Educating at Home
Posts About Educating At Home
Writing and Spelling (Part 3 of 3 Rs)
Writing and spelling are another aspect of the Three R's. If your kids love to write and are great at spelling, then move on to the next blog, which is on the third "R" — arithmetic. If that's not your situation, I've got another story. It had never occurred to me how...
Teaching Grammar (Part 4 of 3 R’s)
Teaching grammar is a must! It provides the foundation and building blocks for writing. And, if you're like me and you never learned much, now is a great time to learn! I somehow missed this subject, or at least most of it, as I moved from school to school during my...
Making Math Fun (Part 5 of 3 Rs)
Teaching math to your kids can be a real challenge, but making math fun will make it an adventure! Math—loved or hated? Do you love math? If so, you light up when it's time to pull out the math books and teach your kids. If, on the other hand, you hate it, teaching...
Should Learning Be Fun?
As you begin reading this, check in with your own heart. Are you already feeling a bit defensive ("That's a CRAZY idea! No one would know grammar if learning had to be fun!!")? Or, perhaps a bit guilty ("Oh, NO! She's going to tell me I've been doing this wrong!")?...
You Want to Know WHAT?
As a young homeschool mom, I had the privilege of hearing John Taylor Gatto speak on education the year that he was named New York State Teacher of the Year. One nugget of wisdom shared that day, that has stayed with me all these years, is the concept of "the...
Break Down Each Step of Learning
In 2004, homeschoolers in Rotorua, New Zealand, joined us for an evening of dialogue about parents teaching children at home. It was a precious time, particularly poignant for me because it was being hosted by a Maori family. The Maori are the indigenous people of...
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Ancient History Curriculum
Beginning with the creation of the world, this curriulum title continues—with a constant focus on Jewish history—all the way to the early Roman Empire; and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Middle Ages Curriculum
How was the world changed by the resurrection of Jesus and the birth of the Church? In this title, we examine the fast-growing movement of Christianity throughout the known world—and weave it into the history of the 1st through the 18th centuries.
Modern History Curriculum
In the modern era, what part has Christianity played in bringing hope and new life to a suffering world? Though it’s not all good news, people inspired by the Spirit of God have given everything to serve others. With this constant reminder of God’s loving-kindness, we tackle some of the the most difficult times in world history.
Online Courses with Diana
If your student would enjoy being part of an online class, this year we are offering Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries, and, also World Empires, World Missions, World Wars. I “teach” through recorded lectures, while a kind, generous teacher handles the live classes.
American History Through Music
Though they seem quite “out of fasion” in our modern culture, these are books with American folk songs and the stories behind them. Learn a bit of American history and experience the joy of America’s folk songs. Great fun for singing along!
World History Audio CD's & Mp3's
If you love listening to stories (at a rapid pace!), you’ll LOVE these audio recordings. Even if you are using a different curriculum for history, these audio recordings will add so much more depth and WOW-factor!