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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
General
Five Ways to Finance Your College Education
Of the many thoughts racing through a student’s mind as he approaches high school graduation, two of his preoccupations are likely, “What do I want
General
Is Teach Them Diligently Dead?
This past Easter morning I sat down with my family as we had done many times before. We typically make it a point to read
Character
Top 10 Homeschooling High School Government & Economics Curriculum Choices
Are you ready to teach your homeschooling high schooler about the ins and out of government, civics, and economics? Homeschoolers excel in this area. The
Testimonials
Mamma Really Needs This
Excitement was flying high at our house as everyone was packing and getting ready for the next two days of convention! I must say, we
Discipleship
Helps For You To Continue– Prayer Resources
We all understand the importance of continuing in what we have learned– of growing each day to become more like Christ so we can help
Discipleship
The Perfect Homeschool Mom
It’s inevitable that everyday there are Moms all over the world watching the Perfect Homeschool Mom and wanting to be her. Those Moms who are
Testimonials
Encouragement
One thing I’ve learned at TTD is that I am not alone! TTD is my favorite conference and I always walk away refreshed and encouraged.
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
Encouragement
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
Tips
Field of Flowers: Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
We share with you today an art lesson Lucia Hames (Nana) taught to her grandchildren. It was a summer afternoon on her back porch. Nana
Getting Started
Set Up Your Target: Getting Started in Homeschooling, part 2
My husband is into archery. He has researched various bows and different kinds of arrows, and he is using vocabulary that is completely foreign to
Encouragement
Big Announcement– Well, It’s Big To Me, At Least!
Throughout my entire life I have been reminded and have strongly believed that God’s plans were better than our plans– higher, greater, more spectacular. Well,
Testimonials
Kids are Happier and Listening Better
Israel Wayne’s talk on anger has already changed the tone and feel of my household for the better. We haven’t had any yelling matches or
Testimonials
Can’t Wait
The countdown was on when the dates were released! It’s already on all my calendars and I CAN’T WAIT to head to Nashville this year because
Testimonials
I Heard Things I’ve Never Heard Before
I feel like as a parent I heard things I’ve never heard before. I was so thankful for all the scriptures that were shared and
Testimonials
Begging to come back next year
My children who are never away from me for more than a couple of hours begged, “Please don’t pick us up early from the children’s
Testimonials
Renewed Spiritually
Really?!? Everything! The variety in the sessions offered was outstanding! My husband was able to attend some that were just for him, and one about
Discipleship
Training Our Children to Have Clean Hearts In a Dirty World
One of the many hats a homeschooling mom wears is one of purifier. We are a God-ordained filter for our children. Bouncing off the tarnish
Encouragement
How to Rescue an Older Learner
I’m often asked how to cope with removing an older learner (student) from a failing situation in “school” and beginning to homeschool them. That’s sort
Testimonials
Wow!
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
Testimonials
Fellowship
While the godly speakers and huge vendor hall will be WONDERFUL, I am most looking forward to the FELLOWSHIP with other home school families. It
Testimonials
Homeschool Education
Getting back to the Word and make it the foundation of our Homeschool Education, not a pre packaged curriculum. Favorite
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
Start Homeschooling
From Public School to Homeschool
For those families who have children in public or private schools, the decision to start homeschooling can be overwhelming and scary – both for the
Testimonials
How Much We Learned
My friends and I definitely want to return next year to the TTD conference. I can’t tell you how much we learned and how grateful
2018 Conventions
We’re Raising Grown Ups
How to Prepare Teenagers for Adulthood By Carol Topp A concerned mother asked my advice concerning her 23-year-old son who was working 60 hours a
Start Homeschooling
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
Encouragement
Saying No to Say Yes
by Jennifer A. Janes Summer rolls into fall, and I’m overwhelmed. The routine and accompanying peace I longed for during the busyness of the heat
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Finalizing Your College and Career Plan
With the holidays approaching and Christmas break around the corner, this email may seem like just another addition to your to-do list! But if you have a few minutes this month, December is a great time to sit with your senior to finalize your college and career plans.
No plan needs to be written in stone, especially in the ever-changing climate of the teen years. Even so, tangible goals for this final semester of your student’s high school career are incredibly helpful as you decide what’s next.
Encouragement
Day Starters—Scriptures To Start Your Day Off Right
Encouragement and insight about starting your day off on the right foot through God’s Word, plus a free printable to get you started.
Testimonials
God Is The One Leading
I love that every speaker truly speaks from the Teach Them Diligently philosophy. Each one I listened to emphasized that God is the one leading
Testimonials
Next Year
Please tell me there will be a Teach Them Diligently convention next year!!! I was so very BLESSED this year! Favorite
2017 conventions
8 Things Every High School Student Should Know
Today’s guest post was written by Bethany Davis, a college senior and campus leader from South Carolina. As a senior in college, I am a few years
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
What Next?
January 1st is a special day, and not just because it’s the beginning of a new year! This is the first day the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available for families of college-bound students for the fall.
Elementary
Top 10 Homeschooling Elementary Handwriting Curriculum Choices
*This page may contain affiliate links. For more information please see our disclosure page/privacy statement for more information. One thing that binds every homeschooling subject
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
Special Education – Everyone Needs It
Special Education is special because it is the first area of education where parents are forced to question a basic philosophy of education: Traditional
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
Start Homeschooling
Getting Started: Choosing A Method
(This is part one in a series. The series will cover all aspects of getting started in homeschooling.) What should I do for my children’s
Start Homeschooling
Lunch Ideas for Homeschool Moms
What a fun challenge it has been to put together a list of homeschool lunch ideas for us to share! I found that there are
General
CHOOSING A COLLEGE: A DISCUSSION FROM BOTH PARENT & STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
I decided to tackle the college choice question from two different perspectives. As a parent, there are things you may be concerned about that are
Testimonials
What a Joy
As vendors at Spartanburg, we spent most of our time in the vendor hall. What a joy! My beautiful daughters joined us this past weekend
Discipleship
What do you Value?
This phrase hangs on a wall above my desk serving as a regular reminder (and mind re-setter.) How easy it is to lose sight of
Encouragement
Homeschooling Mommy Guilt
The weight that many of us carry wrapped tight around our heart is guilt, anxiety, and worry. I see the smiling faces that say ‘Everything
Testimonials
Blessed, Challenged, and Changed
I was blessed, challenged, and changed by my weekend at the Teach Them Diligently Convention! Each workshop I attended spoke directly to my heart –
2018 Conventions
Learning On-Demand: Keeping Kids Engaged in the Era of Netflix, Uber and Amazon Prime
By: Eric Dalton, Executive Vice President, AOP According to a 2017 report developed by Fetch, a mobile marketing agency, more than 40 percent of
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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.
General
Peaceful Sleep
Those of you who have been a member of Teach Them Diligently 365 for any length of time, have probably heard me talk about how
Middle School
The Middle School Homeschool Student
My Homeschooler is in Middle School, Now What? If you have a child in middle school, these are the years where academics are taken up
General
Diagnosis Dyslexia, APD & Homeschool
Our family is in a state of transition. It seems like we’ve been thrown from the perpetual spinning of the hamster wheel straight into a
Testimonials
Spiritual Side of Homeschooling
You focus on the spiritual side of homeschooling better/more than any of the other (three or four) conventions I have been to. I went home
Change The World
Go For The Gold
For the past couple of weeks, news from the Sochi Olympics has filled the air. We’ve cheered with the winners and cried with those who
Encouragement
Middle School Encourages Independence
When my boy was little I learned he had a “quality time love language”. Naturally homeschooling was a perfect fit to fill up his love
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
Encouragement
For When You’re Running Out of Steam
It’s that time of year. The weather is changing from cold, nippy and rainy, to sunny, warm and inviting. The kids are finally over their
Uncategorized
Six Tips for Aiming towards College
Are you considering homeschooling your teen, and are wondering about the college option? We are a homeschooling family, and our 18 year old is
General
Year Round Homeschool Science Experiments
Do you homeschool year round? I know of many homeschool families who do homeschool year round and some that don’t. I have tried both
Elementary
Compelling Primary Sources to Study Abraham Lincoln
History is a subject students either love or hate. Long lists of dates, names, and events to memorize are dry and uninspiring. If we approach
Middle School
The Power of a Question
May I ask you a question? As a mom, I am good at that! “Are you up yet?” “Do you need some help?” “Why did
Encouragement
Dear Mom Who is Homeschooling a Child with Autism
It’s Autism Awareness Month, but that doesn’t mean much to you. You’re aware of autism every day. All too aware. It’s a constant source of stress, even
General
Birdwatching with Preschoolers
Birdwatching with preschoolers is such a delight! Inside or out, they have such a great time learning new things about birds. Putting out a feeder
General
Supernormal Stimuli and 3 Steps to Train Your Child
The First Reason Kids Get Sucked in by Porn Fifteen-year-old Sarah’s brow furrowed as she recounted her story of being stuck on porn at age 8. As a homeschooled child, Sarah (not her
Getting Started
3 R’s of Charlotte Mason Education
In this post, I’d like to give a quick overview of the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling. This is simply an overview of what she
Discipleship
Because I Said So: A Biblical Study of Obedience
Because I Said So. It’s a phrase that most of us know well. Maybe your parents tossed it out as a superior command when you
General
Labels – Love Them or Leave Them?
My mother was a huge fan of labels. A child of the Great Depression, she was a fashionable woman who valued beautiful outfits and understood
General
Teaching Elementary Students about the Human Body
Are you looking for ideas on how to discreetly teach your elementary homeschool student about the human body? This doesn’t have to be a
Elementary
Give Your Tween a Jump Start on Money Management
Tweens and Saving Money There’s never really been a good word for kids between the ages of 8–12. There was a time in the early
Getting Started
How to Prepare for Homeschool Conventions: Choosing the Best Approach to Homeschooling
With the homeschool convention season right around the corner, you might be wondering what to expect. In my experience, homeschool moms go to conferences and
General
Understanding Dual Credit
Dual credit is a way for high school students to earn college credits while studying advanced level subjects, and it’s a great way to challenge
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
Encouragement
A Letter to Our Homeschool Sisters
While Homeschool is a family affair, it’s generally Mom who is teaching the children while Dad is at work. Moms are built with a special
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
5 Ways to Make Storytime More Fun
If your preschooler gets antsy right before your daily read aloud time, then you are probably in the majority. Preschoolers tend to get the wiggles
2013
Update For Recruits from General Matt– Battle For Truth Commander
Recruits, Hello from our snowy home base out in Utah! The Battle for Truth is coming up in just a few short months, and my
2013
Teen Tracks at Teach Them Diligently
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in
Discipleship
Prayers for Homeschool
I never knew I would be praying about math, grammar, and writing as an adult. I thought those years were behind me when I turned
2013
Field Tripping Your Way to the Teach Them Diligently Conventions
We all know that homeschool families tend to love field trips and learning together. Why not continue this while traveling to or from one of
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
General
Laying the Groundwork for a Successful College Career
Maybe the prospect of applying to college riddles you with so much nervousness that it makes your stomach turn. Or you’re just so excited for
Change The World
Change the World Through Adoption – A Look at Lifeline Children’s Services
How is Lifeline’s Mission Accomplished? We partner with the local church. Lifeline is here to help the Church respond to the command in James 1:27;
Preschool
Encouraging Wonder for God’s Creation in Preschoolers
There is a special time in a child’s life when they see everything around them as new and magical. Every day things like dandelions and
Encouragement
Science Shows Us Our Need For Homeschool Connections
Don’t you love how as home educators, we’re always learning or being reminded of cool things? And isn’t it amazing how as Christian home educators,
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
Elementary
Finish Well at the End of the Year
The sun is shining. The sky is blue. The beach is calling, but there is one week left of school. In Florida, summer comes early.
Freebie
Free Curriculums for Preschoolers Make It Easy to Get Started
Do you have a preschooler this fall and need a curriculum? Many homeschooling parents get concerned that they will not be able to homeschool their
Testimonials
Could Go On for Days
Wow, could go on for days about all my husband & I learned & how excited we were to discuss the sessions at the end
2017 conventions
Homeschool Mom’s Monday Morning Minute
Homeschool Mom, have you ever had the Lord calling you to do something, but you really were uncertain about your ability to do it? Yeah,
Tips
Key To Overcome Distractibility & Attention Deficits
It’s All About Connections Between The Brain and Body Learn how to make a huge difference in the ability to follow directions and concentration. By
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
General
5 Steps from Homeschool to College
This is a special week for my family. My dear daughter, who is 18, is starting college this Wednesday! She will be commuting to a
General
Instagram Loop Giveaway– BEGINS TODAY!!
We are so excited to be teaming up with our friends at Alpha Omega Publications to bring you the first in a series of Instagram
Elementary
Fantastic Typing Programs for Kids
There are many ways to help your child become more proficient in typing skills. And, it can be achieved without paying an arm and a
Testimonials
Exactly What I Needed
I have had a rough year, and this conference was exactly what I needed to get my focus back on the things that matter most.
Encouragement
Why Do You Do It?
Why do you homeschool?” I love to ask that question, because it offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those I talk to. Each
General
5 Perks of dorm life
To dorm or not to dorm? This is a decision you should make early on in the college hunt. Dorms are vastly different from college
Conventions
Diligently Soak Them in the Word
If you are a homeschooler in America, you are probably familiar with Tim Tebow. You know–the two time national champion, Heisman trophy winning, former Denver
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
Change The World
Operation Christmas Child- How a Shoebox Can Change The World
By Jolanthe Erb, Homeschool Creations/ Operation Christmas Child Ambassador Have you ever sat at the edge of a pond, thrown a rock in, and watched
Uncategorized
Rethink the Heart of Your Homeschool
https://vimeo.com/349395192 Homeschooling is a great thing. It provides the finest quality, tailored education your children can have, and it gives you the opportunity to build
Testimonials
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