Middle School - Teach Them Diligently

Top 5 Homeschooling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | 297

In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast, David and Leslie Nunnery discuss the common pitfalls that homeschooling families often encounter and how to steer clear of them. From forgetting to enjoy the journey to letting fear dictate decisions, they provide valuable insights and practical tips to help homeschoolers stay on track. The episode takes a countdown approach, adding a touch of suspense as we explore each mistake and its solutions. Tune in to

Becoming Homeschoolers | 288

Discover the profound impact of homeschooling on family life, spiritual development, and academic achievement. Monica Swanson and Leslie Nunnery share personal insights and practical advice from Monica’s latest book, “Becoming Homeschoolers,” offering valuable guidance for both new and prospective homeschooling families. The conversation covers practical tips for homeschooling, the value of homeschooling in building strong family relationships, and the advantages of homeschooling in terms of academic success and character development. Monica’s book provides a comprehensive

Parenting Toward Your Goals, Part 2: Bring Your Children to Jesus | 285

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast with David and Leslie Nunnery! In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of parenting with the ultimate goal of leading our children to Jesus Christ. David and Leslie share invaluable insights on cultivating love, compassion, forgiveness, mercy, and selflessness within our parenting journey. They emphasize the vital role of modeling these qualities ourselves and guiding our children to embody them in their interactions. Drawing from their

The Importance of STEM Education in Homeschool | 281

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast. Today, we have a special guest, Robert Walsh, joining us. Robert is the founder of the Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy®, bringing a wealth of experience as a former mathematics teacher, IT director, programmer, and business owner. With his diverse background, Robert sheds light on what STEM truly entails, why it’s vital for our children’s future, and how to seamlessly integrate STEM into our daily lives. Robert will be

Bridging the Gap: Nurturing Strong Bonds with Your Teenagers | 260

Welcome back to the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today’s episode is a treasure trove of wisdom as we explore the art of building and maintaining strong relationships with our teenagers. Joining us today are Hal and Melanie Young and in this episode, we tackle the fundamental question: Why is it so vital to have a good relationship with our teens? Hal and Melanie will share their insights and experiences, drawing from their journey as parents of

Well Said: The Journey to Healing, Forgiveness, and Stronger Relationships | 251

In this episode of the Homeschooling Families podcast, Leslie Nunnery interviews Sarah Molitor, a mother of seven and an author of children’s books. They discuss various aspects of family life, including dealing with different stages of parenting, the joy of children, and the challenges of using words for forgiveness and reconciliation. Sarah Molitor shares her personal journey and how she came to write children’s and adult books. The conversation emphasizes the importance of using words

Light Raiders Adventure Bible System: An Exciting Approach to Discipleship for Kids | 249

Join us in this episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast as we delve into the exciting world of the Light Raiders Adventure Bible System. We’re joined by James R. Hannibal, the creator of this innovative Bible curriculum framed in a role-playing game. Discover how the Light Raiders system combines fantasy, scripture memory, and real-world application to engage kids in their walk with the Lord. https://vimeo.com/876468002?share=copy Meet The Guest: Former stealth pilot and tactical deception officer

The Homeschool CLT Approach | 240

Welcome to the Homeschooling Families Podcast. Today Leslie Nunnery is joined by Kimberly Farley, the Director of Homeschool Partnerships at CLT (Classic Learning Test). Most states require some sort of testing throughout children’s homeschool journey. Today, Kimberly shares her journey as director at CLT and how testing can be a beneficial tool for homeschooling parents. This podcast will provide great insight for parents as they navigate requirements, why testing is relevant, and the goal of

Top 10 Middle School Math Curriculums- Homeschool Family Favorites

Find out which are the Top 10 Homeschool Middle School Math Curriculums as voted by thousands of families to help determine the Homeschool Family Favorites.

Raising Godly Girls In A Lonely, Anxious World | 153

I’m so thankful I was able to raise my young children without social media telling me how horribly hard my job is and planting seeds of discontent. It’s stunning how quickly the messaging has changed for parents, but it’s even more unbelievable to think about what our children are being confronted with. Media, messaging, friends and others are reinforcing lies to our children, and as parents we get the incredible privilege to give them the

Graphic Organizers: You (and Your Child’s) New Best Friend

Everyone learns differently–and that’s okay. Nevertheless, this is a fact that can make it challenging to figure out what learning methods work best for each child. Good news: if you’ve got a middle schooler under your roof, recent research shows that he or she will likely benefit greatly from graphic organizers. In a recent study, two experiments were conducted. In experiment one, a group of middle schoolers were divided into three groups and tasked with

7 Highly Effective Ways to Disciple Gen Z | 107

On today’s podcast, we are joined by Joe Elliot, who is the founder and executive director of the Catalyst Collective. He’s also designed an incredible tool that can give us great discipleship and parenting insights into our kiddos as well as help them better understand themselves. Today, we’re going to be talking about 7 effective ways to disciple Gen Z, and Joe will give us not only actionable ideas but a lot of great information

The Joy of Read Aloud Time | 87

Today we are joined by Michelle Dunham about getting your children to engage during read aloud time. Michelle will give us some great insights and tips to help us not only make our children more interested in what we’re reading (well, and THAT we’re reading at all,) but will also help them build skills that will make reading more enjoyable and beneficial for them for the rest of their lives. This is a podcast you

Preparing Our Teens For Life | 86

On today’s podcast, we are joined by Jen Dodrill. Jen has some wonderful insight on preparing teens for life. So many kids are entering college and the workforce without the necessary life skills to succeed. Leslie and Jen will talk about why we need to change that and what tools you can use to prepare your teen for an ever changing world. With all that is going on in the world, one of the life

Free LIFEPAC Writing Lesson from AOP

Writing worksheets can supplement any child’s education to help build some of the fundamental skills to become a better writer. Get your student writing and build essential skills with this free LIFEPAC writing lesson on paragraph components from LIFEPAC 7th Grade Language Arts. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE LIFEPAC WRITING LESSON (PDF) About AOP Founded in 1977, AOP is a leading provider of PreK-12 Christian curriculum, educational resources, and services to homeschool families worldwide. AOP follows its

Ultimate School Supply List for New Homeschool Parents

It’s back-to-school time and stores everywhere are promoting their merchandise as stuff your kids can’t supposedly live without. From backpacks and jeans to notebooks and electronic gadgets, the retail industry clamors for parents to buy, but what do you really need? After polling several homeschool groups on social media, AOP compiled the best school supply list for homeschool parents! 3-hole puncher 3-ring binders Art smock (an old, oversized shirt put on backward works great) Art

Monarch Family Feature: Growing Up Without Borders

In 2013, Tyler and Chantal Patton embarked on a five-week holiday to Europe with their three daughters, Julia, Angelique, and Chloe. They enjoyed it so much they decided to return home to pack their bags and travel around the world. Since then, they’ve traveled to 197 countries while sharing their experiences with the world thanks to Monarch online curriculum, which has enabled them to homeschool their 3 girls while living their dream lifestyle. Your First

Top 10 Elementary Writing Curriculum Choices For 2021

Writing curriculum programs are not a one size fits all; and, as a home educator, it is ultimately up to you to make the best decision. We have asked some of our Teach Them Diligently Families what their favorite elementary writing curriculums are. Listed below are the most recommended elementary writing curriculums. Click Here To Get Your Copy Of The 2021 Homeschool Curriculum Guide The Top 3… Institute For Excellence In Writing – From their

Top 10 Homeschooling Elementary Spelling and Vocabulary Curriculum Choices For 2021

Spelling and Vocabulary is a hard but fun subject to teach. We asked our fellow homeschooling Teach Them Diligently families what do you recommend as an Elementary Spelling & Vocabulary curriculum choice? We compiled their choices about this and 39 other levels and subjects of curriculum in our FREE Homeschool Family Favorites Guide. Click Here To Get Your Copy Of The 2021 Homeschool Curriculum Guide The Top 3… All About Spelling – From their website: Developed

Happy Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day!!

Did you know that July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day? I love summer. Summer is and always has been one of my favorite times of the year. I think it’s because some of my best memories come from the summertime. Whether it be swimming with my family or going out to get ice cream with friends, summer has just always been special to me. Yesterday, I was just searching the web to find

Healthy Tech Habits for Kids |55

On today’s podcast, we’re going to be talking about teaching our kiddos healthy tech habits and the freedom that both they and us as parents will gain when we give them the proper foundation and boundaries to grow into responsible technologically savvy adults. Leslie will also share intentional ways her and David have discipled their kids to use technology wisely. Additional Resources: Teach Them Diligently has partnered with GabbWireless to offer a HUGE discount on a