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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 Your marriage is your most important human relationship– and approaching it biblically will strengthen your family in incredible ways. The Lord will refine
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
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Preparing to Go the Distance
More and more families are starting to homeschool, but we are seeing an increase in the number of homeschool families who feel trapped. Home education is a GREAT tool for us as families to give our children an excellent education and to afford us countless opportunities for discipleship. This month, we’re going to look at some foundational elements of homeschooling that can keep us moving forward with this great call of God on our lives.
Testimonials
We Will Be Back
I knew it was going to be great, however I wasn’t sure how the organization would be, considering the size. It surpassed all of my
General
Preparing Students for Success in High School, College, and Beyond
There is something about the middle of the school year that makes us all take a step back and assess what we are doing. Are
Conventions
Making Changes for the Homeschool Year
The year has brought about changes in our family’s homeschool. I let go of many of my pre-conceived notions about home education. The difference has been great. We still don’t live in a “Pinterest-perfect” house or run our school in a picture-perfect way, but we are all growing and changing and becoming more like the individuals God created us to be. For that, I am thankful!
Financial Stewardship
One Sure Way to Strengthen Your Child’s Money Skills
To build kids’ money-handling habits — better Start Young. Every parent who has passed the toddler-wrangling stage knows that kids learn by watching, and then
Testimonials
Been to Revival
Oh I had an awesome time. I’m overwhelmed with the way I feel God moving the homeschoolers to share the truth of God’s word.I went
Family
The Glittering Temptation of Debt and Its Cure
In our modern world, it’s all too easy to fall into debt and then further into debt. We’re bombarded daily by advertising that makes us
General
Classical Approach to Homeschooling {Overview}
When you hear the word classical education, what do you think of? You might imagine old pen and ink drawings of some kind of schoolmaster
Change The World
The True Pandemic… Will You Choose To Live?
This pandemic will not end with a vaccine. I know that for many of you that statement is depressing. You have pinned hopes on a
General
Teaching History Using Source Documents – Interview with Ben Kunkel
There is great value in approaching the way we teach history by using source documents and real experiences to do so. Join Leslie and Ben
General
12 Ways Grandparents can Support Homeschooling
Time. It disappears so quickly! Busy homeschooling parents perpetually need more of it! But with only 24 hours in a day … and we have
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Checking In With Your Degree Completion Plan
By now you may be very well acquainted with your student’s degree completion plan (DCP): the list of classes required for his intended major(s). These plans are available on any college’s website or through their admission office. Within it is listed general education courses (100-200 level courses you can CLEP or dual enroll prior to university) and your major-specific courses (300-400 level courses in a specific area of study).
Testimonials
A Great Conference
…I got to hear my husband and 2 long time friends sing together during worship. I haven’t gotten to do that in almost 20 years!
General
God Made Me Special
Little hearts can be easily hurt. Maybe your little one had a bad day at church, or a tough day with school, or a bad
Elementary
Spring Activities and Projects for Elementary Students
Spring is just around the corner, which makes this month a great time for planning fun, educational spring activities! Spring should not be overlooked. After
Elementary
8 Reasons Kids Learn Best At Home
After I finished homeschooling our kids, I headed back to school myself to completing a Ph.D. in educational psychology. I wanted to know how kids
Testimonials
General
Words To Live By
Normally I write to the dads of the homeschoolers. That leader in the house that oversees his family and is doing so diligently. However this
Testimonials
I Loved the Time With Friends
I loved the time with friends! I loved that prayer was a Major focus at the beginning and end of each session I went to.
General
Surviving Summer – Part 1
My Vision As the school year is winding down, I get visions of poolside relaxation, a day at the beach, children playing quietly in their
Middle School
Training Up Your Teen
It seems to happen over night. One day you have a fresh faced little child. The next day you have a teen. A teen with
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
What A Character
What is really meant by Deuteronomy 6:6-7? Does this mean you follow your child around with a Bible reading to her from Genesis to Revelation
General
The Most Important ‘Why’ in Choosing a College
Why I Chose the University of Mobile There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a college, and one of the most important
Testimonials
Foundation in God for Homeschooling
The focus on the importance of a foundation in God for homeschooling. Not in my strength can homeschooling be what it is meant to be
Discipleship
Diligently Teach Them to Stand for Truth
In a culture that has become increasingly antagonistic toward biblical principles, Christian families need to be firmly grounded in the Truth. That’s why Teach Them
General
Sensory Ideas for Preschoolers
Have you ever wondered why your preschooler is so busy and hands on? This is typical behavior and development for the preschool child. They learn
Encouragement
Looking for Peace In All The Wrong Places
Flickering candles, soft music, trickling fountains. I sat in the lobby of a luxurious day spa on my birthday, waiting for a massage. As I
Testimonials
Surrounded
A convention where I knew that I was surrounded by like-minded parents, speakers and vendors! I got almost as much out of all the moms
General
Hospitable Homeschooling – Interview With Jen Schmidt
Opening our home is an amazing way to enrich our families and our homeschools and to serve others– even when the idea of doing so
High School
You CAN Homeschool High School
Does the idea of homeschooling high school fill you with dread? Take heart. You can homeschool high school. Here’s the deal, there are so many
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
CLEP, AP, and the PSAT
A few months ago we talked about dual enrollment: a fantastic way to save time and money for your student’s college education. (If you haven’t already signed up for a class or two, pick up your local community college catalog or check out the possibilities for online dual credit!) But dual enrollment isn’t the only way to save time and money for college. In this email, we’ll discuss three alternatives that – when used alone or in conjunction with dual enrollment – can help your student achieve her college dreams without the usual time and expense.
Elementary
What is the Grammar Stage of Classical Education?
Previously, I discussed the classical approach, as it is founded on liberal arts, liberating students from the teacher. Let’s get started with these liberal arts
Testimonials
Immediately Successful
I was tearing up within the first five minutes of the first session I attended on Thursday! I say it was immediately successful. It is
Testimonials
Booked for Next Year
Thank you Leslie and crew!! This was my husband’s first one (outside of a quick trip to the vendor hall on a Saturday last year
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.
General
It’s All About Perspective
Over the past few months, I have fallen into that little pity party we homeschool Moms like to fall into. Maybe you’ve been there and
Printables
Reading the Alphabet Bundle Package Giveaway
My son knew his letters {upper and lower case} at the age of two. This was not something I formally sat down and taught him.
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Planning Your College Visit
As the weather gets colder and holiday preparations begin, schoolwork takes a backseat. Whether you break completely for the holidays or do light work all year round, I’m about to add one little thing to your to-do list: arranging your first college visits!
Don’t worry: you don’t need to visit colleges in December. Since most of the students and professors will be home for Christmas break, there wouldn’t be much to see anyway! This is the month to begin planning for next year’s visits, whether in spring or fall. How do you set up a campus visit, and what should you do once you’re there? Here are some tips:
General
Don’t jump to conclusions: The Importance of Questions in Conversations
Have you noticed how often we jump to conclusions in this day and age? We read a headline and fill in the blanks with whatever
Encouragement
Back to Homeschool for Preschool Moms
It’s August! Again. And you’ve got your schoolroom all fixed up and the curtains are pressed. The workboxes are labeled, the unit studies are planned,
Health
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
Start Homeschooling
Why Art Should Be a Priority in Homeschool
“I’d like to teach art, but there are too many subjects to teach and only so much available time in our school day.” I hear
{Free} Resources
Enjoyable, Exceptional, Free Color by Vowel Winter Pack
Do you have elementary-aged kids that like to color? My oldest, when in 2nd grade especially liked it and often felt left out when I
Encouragement
Defining Moments…..Learning to Ask for Help
We all have them…..those times in our lives that really define who we are, where we’ve been, and where we will go. The happy and
General
5 Tips for Visiting Campus
So your teen is ready for college! The days of unit studies, phonics and book reports have been replaced by scholarship hunts and admission counselors.
Testimonials
Homeschooling Focus Right Where It Needs To Be
This convention puts the homeschooling focus right where it needs to be, on Jesus Christ. The convention inspires, motivates, and prepares us to keep on
Change The World
From One Parent to Another: Why I Sent My Kids to a Bible Institute
Angela Burtis is a wife, mother, grandma, and blogger living in Speculator, New York. She has a burden to see young people grow in their
Testimonials
Mind Blown
1st year, mind blown!! God put HS on my heart years ago and these past few days used TTD to convict me and solidify all
General
Homeschool To College Discussion Video– Early Preparation for College
The transition from homeschool to college can be a daunting one. With the help from our friends at Liberty University, though, we hope to give
Evangelism
Praying for our Families and our Homeschools
Each year, our heart’s desire for Teach Them Diligently events has been that God would use them to stir revival in the hearts and minds
Testimonials
Standing Room Only
Standing room only at “The Encouraging Husband”. Even the floor is full! Truly a good sign! Favorite
Homeschool
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
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
Frugal
The Lord Provides
Two of the numerous things that I love about homeschooling is we get to practice what we teach and we get to live by example
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
General
Cooking With Kids
Do you have young children at home that beg to help in the kitchen? Or, maybe you have an older child who runs the other
Testimonials
Reliance
Life is precious… A year ago my husband was disconnected and ended up having a heart attack. Now he’s present in our sons daily lives
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
General
More on Trivium & Classical Education
Last week we talked about the Grammar (or early) Stage of Classical Education. Today we’ll move forward into older kids stages of Logic & Rhetoric.
Testimonials
Absolute God-send
I’ve been reading so many wonderful comments from others about encouragement they received at The Teach Them Diligently Convention in Nashville this weekend and I
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Calling, College, and Career
Chances are, your student only has six to eight weeks left for this semester. Perhaps you’re working on plans for a graduation party or state
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
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
Change The World
The Gospel Emboldens the Church to Care for the Fatherless
By Rick Morton, Associate Pastor for Discipling and Equipping at Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, TN One of the most common conversations I find myself having
Family Life
Simple Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers
Simple Thanksgiving crafts for preschoolers foster celebration and motor skills. Little guys are highly visual and love hands-on activities. Don’t be shy about using this
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
Inspiring
But the entire thing was so inspiring and I had forgotten what it was like to be surrounded with other homeschoolers. It was almost culture
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
General
On-Campus College or Online College: Which Fits You?
Long gone are the days of being limited to simply deciding which college to attend. Today’s incoming college freshmen have the choice of an on-campus
Start Homeschooling
Getting Started: Organizing Your Day
In previous getting started homeschooling articles, we have looked at choosing your curriculum and methodology and organizing your school room. Now we can consider how
Encouragement
The Change Ahead for Middle School
I was pretty confident I could write a book, when we finished homeschooling elementary grades! I would sing an anthem of encouragement to all new
Homeschooling
Going the ‘Homeschool’ Distance
It’s that time again. Homeschoolers are beginning to look ahead to another year. We sign up for conferences and make lists of curriculum to preview.
Testimonials
Even Better
I am so looking forward to attending next year’s convention. The 2012 convention was WONDERFUL and so IMPRESSIVE for it’s first year. I’M SURE 2013
Discipleship
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
Change The World
Change The World– A Look At A Preschool Ministry in Poland
Tentmaking is a missions strategy practiced by the Apostle Paul himself in the first century (see Acts 18.) By using the skill of tentmaking which
Uncategorized
Boldly Attack Those Winter Blues
In February, it’s easy to get a little discouraged due to the cold, gray weather, being stuck inside most days, no end of the school
Change The World
True Peace In An Upside Down and Inside Out World
Do you ever feel like everything is upside down and inside out in the world around you? Do you struggle with how to talk to
Testimonials
Blown Away
I am one of those supportive but a little reluctant dads. I came with an open mind but not sure what to expect. I LEFT
Elementary
Spice Up Your Homeschool in the New Year
[Tweet “If things aren’t working in your homeschool, it’s not time to throw in the towel!”] It may be the right time to change things
General
Oh, The Privilege Of Being Called Mom!
This article contains an excerpt from Teach Them Diligently, Raising Children of Promise. You can purchase your copy by clicking here now. Have you ever
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
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Common Problems with College Prep
The holidays are past (well, except Valentine’s Day!) and your family is back into the swing of homeschool. As you come to the middle of this semester some of the novelty may have worn off those shiny curriculum books. You might be juggling a kindergartener, third grader, AND your high school student – right when your ninth grader starts to struggle with his college preparatory studies. What do you do? Below are three common problem areas for high school students and some ways to address them.
Encouragement
Adventures in Home Schooling
Where is the time for fun and adventure? Are you overwhelmed with schoolwork? Are you finding that you spend more time planning than teaching most
Elementary
Valuable Christian Homeschooling Curriculum
Is homeschooling valuable? Can homeschooling with Classical Conversations add value to your child’s education? Is it a good value? The answer to all these questions
Change The World
We Don’t Even Know Her Name
She was a good mother. She was hospitable when it made no sense. She was a pagan who God used mightily, yet we aren’t even
General
Pray when Hanging by a Thread
This actually has a good point too it, so don’t laugh to hard. I was cutting the grass yesterday and while I was in my
Encouragement
Overcoming Summer Burnout
Burnout. It happens every summer. The heat saps my energy, my motivation. We school year round – and it’s better for us that way –
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
Testimonials
Affordability
AFFORDABILITY, how easy it was to find a hotel through all of the preconvention info, how close it was to the highway. That and, of
General
Protection Software Should Spark A Conversation
Parents install filtering or blocking software to protect their kids, but it isn’t doing what they hoped. There are three big problems with filtering today’s
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.
Homeschool Guidance Counselor
Should I Take a Gap Year?
Not every student wants to go to college right out of high school. Some aren’t sure they want to attend college at all – looking instead at alternative options. Though the atmosphere of education encourages immediate entry into college post-high school, this isn’t every student’s story. Some students choose to take a gap year.
Discipleship
Happy Mother’s Day Prayer Journal
Mothers Day Prayer Journal Mother’s Day is a beautiful day filled with many wonderful blessings. It’s a day when Mothers are given special recognition for
2020 Conventions
Improving Sibling Relationships
In this episode, I talk to Kim Sorgius about sibling relationships and how we can help our children not only in their relationships at home,
Tips
Cursive and Drawing Help Students See That They are Wonderfully Unique
By Courtney Sanford, Classical Conversations Part of the challenge of Christian homeschooling is to avoid recreating for our children in our homes the same education
General
Finding Homeschool Support
Finding the right homeschool support is almost as important as knowing why you’re homeschooling in the first place. And, sometimes, even knowing where to look
Start Homeschooling
Encouraging Wonder 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
General
Is it worth it? The value of Christian Education.
Every semester students walk into my office and ask for financial help. The value proposition of higher education by and large is under question in
General
The Path Of Suffering, Part 3 (Hope)
We have come to the end of our study of “Suffering” in Romans 5:1-11. The first installment was posted a couple of weeks ago and
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