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We’re delighted you’re here! Whether you’re in search of homeschool support, parenting tips, some much needed inspiration, or help for a hurting heart, our team is here to help share the joy (and the hard times). We look forward to growing together with you as a community of discipleship-focused moms and dads each on our own homeschool adventure.
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My Children’s School Is Closed…Now What?
If you find yourself suddenly homeschooling due to the school closings for Coronavirus prevention, you may be feeling overwhelmed with what to do. Even if
Official Teach Them Diligently Coronavirus Update
Dear friends,What a week it has been! All of us have been taken aback as new information about the Coronavirus and its impact on the
The Importance Of Knowing Your Homeschooling Why
Our Getting Started Homeschool Story When our three oldest children were in third grade, first grade, and kindergarten, the Lord started working on my heart
The Often Overlooked Key To A Healthy Marriage
There is much talk these days about a healthy marriage and how to achieve it. One key building block is often overlooked, though. Join David
DISCIPLESHIP
Homeschooling offers more time for discipleship: teaching, showing, and living out what it looks like to follow Jesus.
Official Teach Them Diligently Coronavirus Update
Dear friends,What a week it has been! All of us have been taken aback as new information about the Coronavirus and its impact on the
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
Our Days Are So Precious
Saturday was a great day at our house. As the kids were taking care of the things they needed to do, they were also having
2 Simple Ideas for Discipling Your Children
Through the years, David and I have seen the Lord do amazing things in the lives of our children, and by His grace, they all
Announcing the Family Devotion • Discipleship • Bible Memory Guide
Through the years, many parents have asked David and I about family devotions– and even how to approach their own personal devotions. We all know
Find Your Identity– My Thoughts On Overcomer (Plus, a free resource!)
Things don’t always go as we want them to. Bad things happen and always will. Companies close. People move. What we once held dear can
What makes Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) unique?
As a health cost sharing ministry, CHM isn’t insurance. Here are five unique attributes that enrich your experience as a CHM member. 1. CHM members
Are We Engaged In The Right Battle?
One day last week my son asked me to play a game of chess with him. He had it already set up and was so
ACADEMICS
Homeschooling resources and support for every step of your child's homeschool education: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Special Needs.
The Importance Of Knowing Your Homeschooling Why
Our Getting Started Homeschool Story When our three oldest children were in third grade, first grade, and kindergarten, the Lord started working on my heart
Homeschooling Dads- Interview With Darren Jones of HSLDA
Leslie is joined by Darren Jones of HSLDA to discuss many ways for dad to be involved in the homeschooling efforts of your family. Whether
Are You Still Homeschooling? Teach Them Diligently Podcast Episode 1
Welcome to the first ever Teach Them Diligently Podcast. This week, David and Leslie Nunnery, founders of Teach Them Diligently, give you some insight into
Why Do Kids Struggle With Focus & Concentration?
Discover The “Big Seven Neurotoxins That Attack A Child’s Brain Health. One in ten American children have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). Boys are three
Danger To Families Through Common Core
Common Core is getting a lot of attention these days. David and I get asked about it quite a bit, and honestly it’s so far
Top 10 Homeschooling Middle School Spelling and Vocabulary Curriculum Choices
*This page may contain affiliate links. For more information please see our disclosure page/privacy statement for more information. Celebrate you have made it to middle
Top 10 Homeschooling Elementary Spelling & Vocabulary Curriculum Choices
*This page may contain affiliate links. For more information please see our disclosure page/privacy statement for more information. Homeschooling comes with some challenges in the
3 Proven Ways to Help Your Preschooler Homeschool
If the thought of homeschooling preschoolers conjures up images of workbooks, tears, frustration, and hours of teaching, then you need a new approach to instill
FAMILY
Family life and homeschooling should be fun; here are some resources and fun ideas for your family time.
Easy Meal Planning and Preparation Tips for Your Busy Family
Erin Chase of $5 Dinners and Freeze Easy joins Leslie Nunnery today as they discuss the importance of family dinners– and how to make them
Official Teach Them Diligently Coronavirus Update
Dear friends,What a week it has been! All of us have been taken aback as new information about the Coronavirus and its impact on the
The Often Overlooked Key To A Healthy Marriage
There is much talk these days about a healthy marriage and how to achieve it. One key building block is often overlooked, though. Join David
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
Are You Still Homeschooling? Teach Them Diligently Podcast Episode 1
Welcome to the first ever Teach Them Diligently Podcast. This week, David and Leslie Nunnery, founders of Teach Them Diligently, give you some insight into
Our Days Are So Precious
Saturday was a great day at our house. As the kids were taking care of the things they needed to do, they were also having
2 Simple Ideas for Discipling Your Children
Through the years, David and I have seen the Lord do amazing things in the lives of our children, and by His grace, they all
Announcing the Family Devotion • Discipleship • Bible Memory Guide
Through the years, many parents have asked David and I about family devotions– and even how to approach their own personal devotions. We all know
ENCOURAGEMENT
All of us here at Teach Them Diligently believe in you and your homeschooling journey, enjoy some homeschool encouragement from us!
Official Teach Them Diligently Coronavirus Update
Dear friends,What a week it has been! All of us have been taken aback as new information about the Coronavirus and its impact on the
The Often Overlooked Key To A Healthy Marriage
There is much talk these days about a healthy marriage and how to achieve it. One key building block is often overlooked, though. Join David
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
Our Days Are So Precious
Saturday was a great day at our house. As the kids were taking care of the things they needed to do, they were also having
Announcing the Family Devotion • Discipleship • Bible Memory Guide
Through the years, many parents have asked David and I about family devotions– and even how to approach their own personal devotions. We all know
Homeschool Mom Relationships Matter
I am an introvert by nature– BIG Time!! If I had my druthers, I would stay home, doing my family thing, content to abide peacefully
Community is the homeschool secret sauce!
Homeschoolers teach children themselves for a variety of reasons. One thing we all have in common is that parents can be the best educators for
Then Came The Morning
Then came the Morning… How dark the “night” must have been after Jesus had been crucified and buried. Not only had they lost a son,
HOMESCHOOL CONVENTIONS
Information, along with some teachings, about and from our homeschool conventions. We hope to see you at one of the Homeschool Conventions soon!
Merry Christmas and a Look Back At What God Has Done
Praise God that 2019 was an incredible year. Thousands of families have been blessed through the events and resources provided through Teach Them Diligently.
11 Ways for your Family to Get Organized and Save Time
A few weeks ago we had a Facebook party to launch the 2020 Teach Them Diligently season. During that party, we asked those of you
Hidden Browsing: What’s missing from your Internet history and how to find out
About 80 percent of homeschool parents don’t know a common way kids hide what they do in Internet browsers like Chrome and Internet Explorer.
Meeting Needs and Making A Difference In The Lives of Single Homeschooling Parents.
It’s easy to think that our lives are so wrapped up in homeschooling, parenting, and discipling our own children that we can’t be of much
Danger To Families Through Common Core
Common Core is getting a lot of attention these days. David and I get asked about it quite a bit, and honestly it’s so far
God’s Mercies Are New– EVERY DAY
I LOVE Mondays for the same reason I love New Year’s. I love the freshness of it– the newness of it. I agree with LM
Why NOT to Have a Lemonade Stand (A Rhea Perry Entrepreneurship Post)
by Rhea Perry The first thing most young entrepreneurs do when they need money is set up a lemonade stand in the front yard. When
About David and Leslie Nunnery
Leslie Nunnery and her husband David founded Teach Them Diligently, the nation’s premier source for gospel-centered homeschool events. With seven years of homeschooling experience from preschool-high school and a passion to encourage and equip homeschool families, this mom of 4 shares her know-how and insights weekly through Teach Them Diligently media and on TeachThemDiligently365.com.