If you’ve had the joy of using World History, 1 of 2 (HBL G), you know all about the doldrums. Milo, the beloved hero of The Phantom Tollbooth gets stuck there, where “nothing ever happens and nothing ever changes.” Does… Read More »10 Ways to Breathe Fresh Air into February Homeschool Doldrums
Easter is a time to reflect on the sorrow of Christ’s death and the joy that comes with His Resurrection. As a homeschooler, you have the blessing of flexibility in your school schedule, and you may choose to set aside… Read More »Meaningful Lent and Easter Books for Kids
Here are a few ideas to start meaningful Lenten traditions for your family. Following the format that we use when we design a Sonlight Unit Study, these suggestions include literature, crafts, and cooking. A Devotional Spine for Your Lenten Study… Read More »Simple Ways to Celebrate Lent with Children
You’re toying with the idea of homeschooling. You’re beginning to imagine what it could look like to school at home instead of sending your kids back to public school. You may be searching online for some school desks and chairs.… Read More »From Public School to Homeschool: Deschooling
Christmas Day has a wealth of wonderful, time-tested traditions. So many memory-filled activities have enriched our holidays throughout the years. But what about Christmas Eve? For centuries, Christmas was celebrated as a whole season, not just a single day. Many… Read More »Low-Stress Christmas Eve
Change can be hard. Even when we’re unhappy, our ruts of familiarity can keep us locked into less than ideal situations. Or maybe you’re fallen prey to the very common sunk cost fallacy. You’ve already invested half of a school… Read More »100 Reasons to Switch to Sonlight
Many parents worry about what’s commonly called “learning loss”, especially over the summer break. But the beauty of homeschooling is that learning never stops. Whether you’re spending your summers on a beach, hiking in the woods, road-tripping throughout the country,… Read More »Ways to Engage Your Children Over the Summer
1. Take School Outside! A great way to switch up the school routine on a nice, sunny day is to take homeschool OUTSIDE. Find a local park with a picnic table, or bring a large blanket to a nearby park… Read More »Tips & Tricks for Outdoor Homeschool Learning | Guest Blogger Molly Henard
Parent-led or Abeka Academy? Accredited or Independent Study (unaccredited)? Abeka offers faith-based curricula and products for every type of homeschooling family, but sometimes, choosing from all of the different homeschool options can get a bit overwhelming to parents who are… Read More »A Guide to Abeka Homeschool Options
One of the most common challenges we hear about from homeschool parents is how to keep children motivated throughout the homeschool day. We’ve consulted our extremely helpful Facebook community group, Abeka All Access, to discover the tips and tricks real… Read More »How to Keep Your Child Motivated During the Day