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Special Needs
Special Needs Your guide to helping your special needs child thrive in a homeschool environment! Homeschooling Special Needs Children It is not necessary to have
Christian Marriage
Christian Marriage Grow in love and intimacy for your spouse and your children as you journey together through homeschooling. Marriage & Parenting What type of
Prayer
Prayer A guide to prayer for homeschool parents and their children. Prayer for Your Children Several years ago, God burdened my heart that I was
Family Relationships
Family Relationships Your guide to healthy and Christ-centered relationships within your homeschool family! Homeschooling & Family Relationships Homeschooling not only provides a nurturing educational environment
Encouragement
Encouragement Be blessed and encouraged as you walk with the Lord and homeschool your children! Encouragement for Homeschooling The cat got out, you are out
Discipleship
Discipleship Your guide to helping raise your children in Christ as a homeschool parent. Discipling Your Kids How do we disciple our kids and lead
Parenting
Parenting Your guide to raising your children in Christ, disciplining them in love, and navigating your role as both parent and teacher. Christian Parenting Discipline
Additonal Homeschool Resources & Blogs
Start Homeschooling
The Growth of the Homeschool Movement
In North Carolina, the number of homeschoolers has now surpassed the number of students attending private schools. That statistic may seem shocking if you’ve been
General
For the Heart of Your Homeschool
Homeschool Population is Growing Homeschooling is exploding across America. The families that are just starting are from every region and state in the US, and
General
Five Mistakes That Keep Aspiring Artists From Success
There are five mistakes aspiring artists often make that can derail their success. Learn how to avoid them.
General
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
General
5 Ways to Include Preschoolers in Homeschool
Five Ways to Include Preschoolers in your Homeschool Day Sometimes
Change The World
Caring for the Millions of (un)adopted Orphans Worldwide
By: Herbie Newell, Executive Director, Lifeline Children’s Services In 2008, on a trip to Zaporizhia, Ukraine, the Lord awoke my heart to the fact that adoption
Testimonials
Parenting Our Children’s Hearts
I loved the focus on parenting our children’s hearts and being reminded that our first priority is not their education, but their discipleship. Favorite
General
Traditional Approach to Homeschooling
Let’s start with the approach that you are most familiar with: traditional approach to homeschooling. Why? Because you were trained by it. Most of us
Testimonials
Encouraged and Equipped Us
My husband and I would not be who we are today (as a couple, as parents, or as a homeschool family) if it were not
Elementary
FREE Color by Letter Alphabet Pack
Today, I am sharing a FREE Color by Letter Alphabet Pack as a fun way to explore and learn the alphabet. My two preschoolers have already enjoyed these immensely and it received 4 thumbs up! Included in the pack are 6 summer-themed coloring pages that come in a variety: upper case, lower case, color and black/white.
Start Homeschooling
Getting Started: Homeschool-Just Do It!
I tend to over think pretty much every decision that I make. I always have. I also tend to think out loud – and if
Testimonials
Love the Focus on Jesus
Outstanding speakers!! Appreciate affordability, love the focus on Jesus and bringing that into our family through school and life! Favorite
Early Childhood
Raising Boys
In today’s episode Mark Hancock discusses the importance of specific teaching-methods for boys. Our society tends to not focus on their particular learning styles and
General
Pretzel Stick Snowman Treats
A warm hand shake. A smiling face. A Christmas song. Christmas Advent is the perfect time to think about others. What better way to reach
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Top 18 Homeschool Blogs as Voted By Teach Them Diligently Families
At long last, we are so excited to announce our first ever Teach Them Diligently top 18 homeschool blogs list as chosen by Teach Them
General
Frank Talk About Parenting In Light Of The Internet
It is likely that every single day your children are exposed to media through the internet—playing games, researching for a paper or project, watching
General
Ordering My Days: A Busy Mom’s Look At Teach Them Diligently Planner
Last week, I realized just how much I have grown to love my new online planner. I have NEVER been one to use any online
Family Life
Balancing Homeschool and Marriage
A delicate dance is required when balancing homeschool and marriage. It’s one of the more challenging demands for homeschool moms. Whether you are new to
Family
The Many Benefits Of Regular Exercise Routine Within Your Family! An Interview With Scott Shipman
Most of us know the power of exercise and movement in our children’s lives and homeschools. We can see the difference in their behavior and
Testimonials
Loved and Accepted
I’m so EXCITED to meet up with dear friends and meet new ones! We feel so LOVED and ACCEPTED at the Teach Them Diligently conventions!
General
Curriculum Centers Expand Product Offering and Homeschool Helps
Teach Them Diligently has added the Curriculum Center to the typical 10′ x10′ booths in our exhibit hall. This is just another way that Teach
General
Don’t be Afraid to Ditch Curriculum
I don’t know why I have such a hard time taking my own advice. I have advised other homeschool moms in the past to ditch
Uncategorized
Rethink Art Integration – An Interview with Penny Mayes
https://vimeo.com/352111327 Adding some art history and exploration into your homeschool can really enhance the learning opportunities. Join Penny Mayes and Leslie as they discuss that
Start Homeschooling
Looking Back on Our Homeschool Years
We started our homeschool journey in 2006. The first year I had a Freshman and Sophomore in high school. I also had 2nd and 4th
Testimonials
Cup was Full to Overflowing
Thank you for all the work that went into the Conference this year. I came tired, a little discouraged and ready for school to be
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Pinpointing Potential Careers
How do you know God’s call for your life? For some, it’s a clear message to their heart from a young age. Others find it by trial and error. But many don’t know God’s call simply because they aren’t aware of how to recognize it.
General
Finding Joy in the Journey when the Finish Line is Near
Do you ever find yourself trudging along this time of the year, feeling like you are just accomplishing school? There is no joy, no passion,
General
Top 10 Tips for a Successful Homeschool Convention
I don’t know about you, but homeschool conventions have been something I look forward to every year since I began homeschooling almost six years ago.
General
20 of the Best Books for Preschoolers
The preschool years are the best years for early literacy. Their little minds are fresh and ready for new information such as reading. Preschoolers are
Discipleship
God Has A Plan… Do You?
By Charity Decker, Apologia I am not yet a homeschooling parent, but as an Army wife, I think we share a thing or two in
General
10 Tips to Teaching Preschool
Teaching preschool at home may sound simple…at first. But then, as the time grows near, you begin to question your sanity. How can you possibly
General
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
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Compiling a Strong Transcript
A student’s high school transcript is his life on paper. Academics, extracurricular interests, volunteer work, and standardized tests are compiled together, a one-or-two page summation
Homeschool
Building Strong Social Networks for Teens
Building strong social networks for teens provides a foundation for later success in life. Homeschooling through high school has more ups and downs than a
Discipleship
The Importance of Discipleship
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Isn’t that
Elementary
5 Reasons Why Online Curriculum Is a Game-Changer
Homeschooling comes in many shapes and sizes to fit all the different types of families who homeschool. For busy families with fast-paced lives, online curriculum
Getting Started
Thinking About Homeschooling?
You’ve met people who do it. You’ve seen reports about it on television. You’ve read about it in books and on the news. You may
General
Slowing Down in the New Year
Congratulations, mom & dad! You survived Christmas! 🙂 Now, what?!?! If you’re anything like me, you have a hard time getting back to “real life”
General
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
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
How to Choose a College
Last month we talked about staying in communication with your local college, as well as contacting universities to stay abreast of their transfer policies and admission requirements. This month, we’ll discuss how to choose which colleges to contact, and how to contact them.
Encouragement
A Strong and Courageous New Year
This year has been one filled with change and challenge for our family—as it has been for many of you, I’m sure. This time last
Encouragement
Homeschooling In Spite of Circumstances
Do you struggle with homeschooling? Does it sometimes look like there is no possible way that you can give your child a decent education
Frugal
Saving money buying books
As we are moving to a new area, I am looking for ways to save on expenses. We are moving from a fairly large area
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Why Extracurricular Activities Matter
Drama group, swimming, gymnastics, debate: how do these activities contribute to a student’s academic transcript? More than you think! While colleges will first take into account a student’s tests scores and grades, extracurricular activities provide a complete picture of who the student is and where he’s headed academically.
Character
Teaching Purity In an Impure World
“Dad, what does *!$&#! mean?” My son’s pronunciation of the crude sexual term even at 10 years old was flawless. I kept my eyes on
Testimonials
Encouragement
I have been craving inspiration and encouragement. It sounds funny, but I have been really hoping and praying that we can go this year and
Testimonials
Inspired
WOW! I don’t know how to narrow it down. 🙂 I think coming home more INSPIRED and ENCOURAGED to keep going on this path was
Uncategorized
Boldly Parent
This month, we will be digging deeper into the idea of discipleship-focused parenting. We will look at specific ways we can raise our children in the love of the Lord, and how much we as parents will grow in the process.
Testimonials
Next Year
Please tell me there will be a Teach Them Diligently convention next year!!! I was so very BLESSED this year! Favorite
General
Rethinking Rejection
There is a deep sadness that comes with rejection. Let’s look at how we can rethink that rejection through the lens of God’s Word.
Tips
We Need Homeschool Writers
God can use your homeschooled children to take back the medium of writing for His glory! How do I know this? I’ve seen it! And
Discipleship
Through The Eyes of a Child
Do your children ever minister to your heart? Bring conviction? Encourage you to keep plugging along? Mine do regularly. Following is a journal entry written
Encouragement
Protecting And Praying For Our Marriages
One of the most heartbreaking things that David and I have been faced with since starting Teach Them Diligently is the realization of just how
Start Homeschooling
Planning for Next Year? Add Puzzles and Games!
If you’re like me, this is the time of year you love to scour used book sales for the next school year’s big find. Who
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Teaching the History of Thanksgiving
Middle school students are mature enough to begin thinking more deeply about Thanksgiving. They are able to complete more complex assignments about the related history.
General
Passing On the Mantle of Homeschooling
The term mantle can be defined as, “an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another.” My Story I grew up as
Family
Investing Wisely and Morally
Investing Wisely and Morally There are really only a few things you can do with your money. You can spend it. You can save it.
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Achieving (and Keeping) a High GPA
Students aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure to achieve a high grade point average. Homeschool parents feel the pressure too – especially since they’re
Testimonials
Reliance
God revived our newborn son last year after he was diagnosed with an unknown congenital heart defect that sent him into cardiac failure. He endured
Testimonials
Favorite
I thoroughly ENJOYED seeing and hearing the children and babies AND seeing the dynamics of families! 😀 Being ENCOURAGED to be DILIGENT in teaching and
Change The World
Worldwide Tentmakers Ministry Update- How Your Support of Teach Them Diligently Supports God’s Work Around The World
Our family founded Teach Them Diligently as a means to help support our mission work with Worldwide Tentmakers. Our prayer from the beginning has been
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Gearing Up for Junior Year
It’s hard to believe it’s almost summertime! As you enter the busy days of swimming, sports, and family events, it’s easy to lose momentum in
General
A Homeschool Bucket List… Really?!?
As my children are getting older and I’m getting a clearer view of just how short my time to shepherd their hearts really is, I’m seeing
Testimonials
On Fire For Homeschooling
This was my best friend’s first year homeschooling. I had been pestering her about coming to TTD all year. She signed up the week or
2018 Conventions
3 Benefits of Taking Dual Enrollment Classes During High School
As you start to mull over which classes to take next semester, you may be hoping to get ahead in the college admissions race. So
Encouragement
Desperate– Encouragement for Moms in the Trenches
Do you wish you had a mentor? Do you ever feel like no one fully understands where you are right now and what struggles you’re
General
How Abeka Academy Makes It Easy
In recent years, video lessons have become more and more popular among moms in the homeschool community. So, how does Abeka Academy differ from the
Encouragement
7 Ways to Motivate Your Child
One of the challenges of homeschooling is coming up with motivation for good work. Let’s face it, threatening to send a bad report card home
General
6 Great Reasons to Read Aloud
My mom got this one right. Some of my earliest memories are of my mom reading aloud to me and my siblings. We would all
2013
Preparing for a Homeschool Convention
This post contains affiliate links. Attending a convention is one of the best things you can do for your homeschool. If you’re still on the
General
Why You Should Run Errands During Homeschool
Running errands with our children can sometimes be the best lessons in our school day. It can teach our children so many skills that
Discipleship
The Uncomfortable Quest of Pursuing Truth
Chuck Black There are many lies that I have believed at various times in my life. Some lies were told to me by a deceiver,
General
The Curse of Knowledge– (NOTE–By Marie Rippel)
As your child’s teacher, you possess something of value that your student needs — knowledge. One of the great challenges of teaching is discovering the
General
Homeschool Parents and Graduation Planning
For homeschoolers, a more exciting sign of spring than blooming flowers, warmer sunshine, and the arrival of daylight saving time is graduation planning. Our minds
General
Group Activities for Homeschooled Middle Schoolers
I’m blessed to be part of a local homeschool support group in my community that’s been around for about a decade. When we joined in
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Degree Completion Plans and Your Community College
If you’ve recently picked up a community college course catalog for the first time, it might seem overwhelming. How do you know what classes to take? How do you know those classes will transfer into a university degree program? Enter the degree completion plan: every homeschooler’s best friend in the quest for higher education!
Encouragement
10 Fun Summer Homeschool Activities
Whether you are a year-round homeschooler, or you take a break for the summer, summer (home) school activities are easy and fun to incorporate into
General
I’m Raising My Hand… Are You?
It was March at the end of my first year of homeschooling. I felt like we had had a pretty good year– I definitely knew
Testimonials
Amazing Time at Children’s Program
Thanks so much to General Matt and crew, our 5 year old had an amazing time and is sharing all he learned with us. Favorite
2013
Tales of Wordishure and Creating A Masterpiece
Enjoy your trek into the Land of Wordishure, where “God’s Word is sure”. The fun characters, silly situations, and strong Biblical themes make this adventure
Helps
7 Minute Race to clean house
We are moving to a different home and different city. Really a different culture. My kids have learned a new skill, we like to
Family
Teach Your Children to Succeed Financially: Video
Originally aired as a Facebook Live, this video will give you some great insights and ideas for how to teach your children to succeed financially.
Discipleship
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
Homeschool
Encourage Creativity and Art in Education
Why Art? Art is an important part of education. It encourages creativity and causes minds to flourish. Don’t take middle school art education lightly. You
Getting Started
How Homeschooling Helped My Family
For the past few weeks, I’ve shared ways you can prepare for next year’s homeschool by determining your educational philosophy & setting goals for your
Elementary
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
Testimonials
Speakers Were So Personal and Real
That’s hard, because I loved ALL of it. The workshops were SO encouraging. The prices and sales on the books were awesome. And the fact
2020 Conventions
Teach Them Diligently 2020 Event Orientation
We are truly excited to see your family at Teach Them Diligently 2020, and we wanted to take a few minutes to help you prepare
Encouragement
Avoiding Homeschool Fatigue
During our first couple of years of homeschooling, I felt a little exhausted with the process of it all on more than one occasion.
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
How to Choose a Major
If you’ve started applying for scholarships already, you may have noticed that some scholarship applications are already asking your student to indicate a major of study. But not many sixteen-year-olds have a firm grasp on what they want to do with the rest of their lives! It’s completely normal for your high school student to delay choosing a major as she explores her interests and passions. However, it’s also helpful to have a general direction for her academic path. Choosing a major starts in high school, and narrowing down potential careers is easier than you’d think.
Discipleship
Do You Have a Strong-Willed Child?
The conversations usually go something like this: “Sweet Cheeks, you may eat a bagel with cream cheese, or oatmeal. We are in a hurry this
General
Is Peace Possible? In December?
Silent night, holy night. All is calm. All is bright. I don’t know about you, but, nothing about the month of December looks like silent
Start Homeschooling
Don’t Give Up on Homeschooling!!
When my daughter was in the first grade, she attended a private Christian school. Life smoothly sailed along until I began to notice her listening
2018 Conventions
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
Elementary
What Parents Need To Know About Choosing A Fine Art Teacher
Many homeschool students are interested in learning more about art but don’t know where to start when it comes to finding the right teacher. You
General
Helping The Wife– #NoShaveNovember Homeschool Dad Questions
Featuring answers to questions received by homeschool dads at Teach Them Diligently events, let’s look at helping the homeschool wife.
Testimonials
Reliance
Knowing He has called me to this homeschool journey and that He will equip me on this journey. Favorite
High School
Homeschool Resources for Middle & High School
Many homeschool families make a drastic change when their children hit middle school or high school–they stop homeschooling. Some make this change based on well-thought-through
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